Disability Archives - Optimist Jenna

The Difference Between Autism and Dyspraxia

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Autistic behavior isn’t meaningless. In fact, it’s highly adaptive.

It’s hard to find work when people want to see you as a liability.

Not everyone knows the difference between autism and Down syndrome. Both of these are in my family. Here’s how they differ.