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Apps -olutely

Posted on March 23, 2023 by

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Small Bites, Big Taste We decided to make a winter appetizer tonight called Bacon wrapped dates stuffed with goat cheese originally called “Devils on Horseback. “ This appetizer was started back in the 19th century. It is usually commonly served during winter holidays. The… Continue Reading “Apps -olutely”

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IHOP

Posted on March 22, 2023 by

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Recently the Autisticana crew went to Port Jefferson Station IHOP for a delicious breakfast-like dinner. We had delicious meals such as pancakes, bacon and eggs, and even burgers. Then we gathered for a group picture with our waiter Autumn, as well as other workers… Continue Reading “IHOP”

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Our News Makers Halloween Party

Posted on November 1, 2021 by

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I can not tell you the joy this group and this blog brings to me. As a kid growing up, I always had special or intense interests to keep me occupied and helped me release my fears and anxieties, so I could focus on… Continue Reading “Our News Makers Halloween Party”

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A Blog About Autistic Interests
People with Autism Spectrum Disorder often have intense interests or fixations. This blog is a space for young adults to showcase their interests, thereby providing a medium for their voices to be heard. All of the interest posts are written by autistic people, with commentary from Dr. Christine Grimaldi.

Many of our interests are drawn from pop culture and contemporary media; this includes franchises such as Marvel, Pokémon, and Lego. Certain media or topics seem to draw particular attention from autistic audiences, but special interests can also cover other topics — for example, science or history.