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Grady Bolding
ContributorGrady is a Connect contributor writing on autism education and special-education practice.
Articles by Grady
About Autism Autism and Stereotypes: A Few Tips For Survival
I used to get yelled at a lot when I was younger, especially when it came to homework. In one particular episode, a peer slapped his hands together while shouting, "You should be able to answer these...
Grady Bolding
Mar 19, 2023 · 7 min read
About Autism Autism and Dance Therapy
Dancing is a universal language, and many on the autism spectrum can easily learn it. In my time at college, I had the privilege of taking a dance class. I needed the credit for my major, and, I...
Grady Bolding
Oct 1, 2022 · 6 min read
Life Skills & Transitions Autism in the Workplace: Advice From the Trenches
Autism in the workplace can have its share of rewards and pitfalls. As with anyone else, one on the spectrum has a lot to navigate when trying to find the right job fit. For some, the learning...
Grady Bolding
Aug 20, 2022 · 6 min read
Emotions & Social Skills Making Friends: The Ups and Downs of Friendship on the Spectrum
As someone who grew up on the autistic spectrum, friends were hard to make and even harder to keep. We all have ways to cultivate and maintain friendships, and many on the spectrum face unique...
Grady Bolding
Jul 11, 2022 · 6 min read
Language & Communication Autism & Drama Therapy: A View From the Spectrum
My journey to the stage (and, lately, behind the camera) was a long one. It began my first year in high school when I walked into my drama class and asked my instructor, Mr. Schaber,...
Grady Bolding
Jun 1, 2022 · 6 min read