Skip to content

Optimist Jenna

Life in a beautiful neurodiverse family

  • Home
  • About
  • Blog
  • Shop
Optimist Jenna

Life in a beautiful neurodiverse family

difference between dyspraxia vs autism Venn diagram

The Difference Between Autism and Dyspraxia

Autism, Dyspraxia / Leave a Comment

There’s more overlap than you’d think. Here’s the difference between autism and dyspraxia, along with what they have in common.

Grandma Kathy Driscoll's Susy Stories of the 1940s, Optimist Jenna

Grandma Kathy Driscoll’s “Susy Stories” of the 1940s

Personal / Leave a Comment

Grandma Kathy grew up on a farm as the youngest of 10 kids. Here are her stories of work, nature, and the beauty of everyday life.

Dealing with grief for people with Down syndrome, OptimistJenna.com

Dealing with Grief, for People With Down Syndrome

Down Syndrome / 2 Comments

Losing a loved one is hard. You might not understand what’s next. Here’s how to cope with grief if you have Down syndrome.

How can I be casually disability inclusive? OptimistJenna.com

Q&A: How Can I Be Casually Disability Inclusive?

Disability / Leave a Comment

Being disability inclusive goes beyond holding doors. In fact, it starts before disabled people enter the room. Here’s how you can help.

The Problem with How We View IQ tests, OptimistJenna.com. A smiling girl is labeled as a valuable genius while a guy is labeled a stupid lost cause.

The Problem with How We View IQ Tests

Disability, Intelligence / Leave a Comment

IQ tests have an accuracy problem and we value them too much. Your IQ doesn’t measure everything, and most of all, it is not your fate.

Disability Q&A how to interact with a disabled person optimist jenna dot com

Q&A: How to Interact with a Disabled Person

Disability / Leave a Comment

Many people make the same awkward mistakes when they interact with a disabled person. Here’s how to avoid gaffes and be friendly.

disability q&a how to talk about disability at optimist jenna dot com

Disability Q&A: How to Talk About Disability

Disability / Leave a Comment

Many of us hesitate to talk about disability. But when we ignore the subject, we ignore the people. Here are some tips to make it easier.

the social model of disability in autism and more, optimist jenna dot com

The Social Model of Disability in Autism and More

Autism, Disability / Leave a Comment

What does the social model of disability mean for autism and other conditions? Here’s what you need to know, explained with examples.

Norma from Dead End Paranormal Park is a great autistic character. It shows an edited screenshot in which Norma is labeled as determined, helpful, brave, nuanced and smart while Barney is labeled as friendly, helpful, and kind

Norma from Dead End: Paranormal Park is a Great Autistic Character

Autism, Books and Movies / Leave a Comment

Norma from Dead End: Paranormal Park isn’t just another autistic character. Her story breaks one of the worst trends in autism media.

great gifts for autistic adults optimist jenna dot com

Great Gifts for Autistic Adults

Autism / Leave a Comment

Most autism-related websites focus on kids. But autistic kids grow up into autistic adults. So if that cute little 7-year-old is now a 27-year-old, what do you do for their birthday? Here are some great gifts for autistic adults and teens. Autistic-Approved Gifts Before we dive in here, I want to mention that these ideas …

Great Gifts for Autistic Adults Read More »

Posts navigation
1 2 … 4 Next Page →
cartoon portrait of Jenna Breunig

Hello from Jenna!

My family is a little different: Katie has Down syndrome, Red is autistic, and I’m neurodivergent too.

And I want people to know how amazing it can be.

Popular

  • 7 Gift Ideas for Young Women with Down Syndrome
  • The Mitchells vs. The Machines & Autism
  • Autism vs. Down Syndrome: What's the Difference?

Categories

  • Books and Movies
  • Disability
    • Autism
    • Disability Roundup
    • Down Syndrome
    • Dyspraxia
  • Intelligence
  • Mental Health
  • Personal
  • Positivity
  • Writing
    • Blogging
    • Poetry

Subscribe via Email

Here's one way to follow my latest posts.

Join 74 other subscribers
  • Home
  • About
  • Blog
  • Shop

Privacy policy

Copyright © 2023 Jenna Breunig

Optimist Jenna
Proudly powered by WordPress Theme: Astra.