Dustin's Dynasty

Contrary to popular belief, Autistic People want to work, fairly and equally. We oftentimes can show our struggles or deficits more than our talents. Also those with marginal, and other barriers to employment face constant roadblocks to be a contribution to society not as a backstage piece, but one who is seen in the community and is recognized for their efforts. This episode is also available as...

When an autistic person or anyone with a disability moves out on their own, many times, they rely on the assistance of community help. Sometimes items in the supplement can contain food that doesn’t have directions for preparation of that item. This can make an autistic person or anyone who lacks such skills of preparing foods that should be known very confusing, This episode is also available as...

Spawned off of a panel discussion in my own experiences of Autism and Dating, I will be sharing experiences of dating and friendships that I have experienced over the years,. This video makes some points to be aware of to make sure an autistic person is ready to pursue a relationship-style friendship. Video Availlable: https://youtu.be/1OMcIEiiiRI

Sharing Why it is important to take "Mental Health Days" from one's normal schedule and what you can do to help your physical and mental health during a "Mental Health" Day. Video Available: https://youtu.be/Q7bAsEUOBtk

Somewhere, I can’t find the actual credit for this weeks’ feature blog post, but I truly believe that it is the honest to goodness truth. Being independent, when I get in the spurts of cleaning and making my home presentable to others, I am truly in my happy place because it is a task I can be proud of. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2021/10/21/a-clean-...

Back to the wellness department, I honestly have to say in both regards of physical and mental wellness the fight has been hard to keep burning. I know it is the right thing to do, but the inner voices keep thinking that going off-course would be a better idea, although I mentally revisit the points that don’t make it so good. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://dustinsdynastyusa...

Being autistic, I have worked in many capacities at most points since I was 18 years old. At some intervals prior, I was volunteering in my community. My parents instilled being autistic was not an excuse to be a couch potato. I needed to do something in my life, no matter if it was only part-time, I was not to be stagnant in the house or be attracted to the computer full-time. This episode is als...

Autistics have multiple phobias of doing things mainly brought forth by induced anxiety. Throughout childhood, this fear resonated deep within me and even today I have some unquenched fears before getting an injection or blood draw. However, I have slowly understood that these events are a necessary function of life that must be undertaken for my health. This episode is also available as a blog po...

Discussion on the evolvement of various teleconferencing/ videoconference platforms since the beginnning of the COVID-19 Pandemic and how it has helped autisics with issues such as burnout, etc. that would otherwise make them unable to do such things that almost two years ago seemed impossible.   Some Content from: https://venturebeat.com/2021/03/07/the-autistic-bliss-of-zoom/ Source: YouTube...

Discussing How and what ausitic castrophizing, including triggers and how to help autistics get grounded back from the thought process.  Source of Some Material: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/professional-practice/autism-catastrophising YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/w0ww-Kd8j4U

In the past few years the hashtag and theme of #actuallyautustic have been more present than ever. While for decades the voices of autistics have been dialed down. We must remember that autistics come from many walks of life and sometimes need the voice and support of their family and/or related allies in one’s journey. Therefore, I feel it is important that all voices in one’s journey may need to...

I just don't understand why every week I am presented with challenges about being accountable to the scale at the weight loss meeting and the need of understanding the dynamics of how food results in what you weigh. Being too judgmental can be detrimental in ensuring that a weigh-in is successful no matter the outcome along with the need to be actually trying to lose weight. This episode is also a...

As we move into the second week of National Disabilities Employment Awareness Month, I am starting to be more grateful for my employment opportunity that was provided to me with no questions asked 11 and a half years ago. At that time, I vaguely knew what the job entailed or what I would be doing, however I knew I could disappoint the party that sought me, therefore I made a commitment to take the...

Becoming an adult, especially in an independent living situation requires the execution and management of tasks that need to be completed on a routine basis in order to keep the habitat a well-oiled machine. Things need to be done, but keeping balance with everything else can be quite tough for one’s executive functioning. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://dustinsdynastyusa.com...

Explaining reasons that autistic people struggle with friendships including myself and the struggles I have faced over the past decade especially in my employment. Video: https://youtu.be/v_c98dK9c6Y

Folllowing up with a post I seen on Facebook diminishing the validity of whether the voices of Families of Autistic People Matter, well they do! Video: https://youtu.be/t2A_j2Fg5t0

As many know, being autistic can present challenges with keeping and understanding friendships. The lack of them can deter the positivity of one’s well-being. COVID has made the isolation effect of those who have no friends very challenging and can result in flare-ups of mental health symptoms that wouldn’t have been there prior. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://dustinsdynasty...

Sharing the experiences and differences of the need to Respond to situations instead of reacting to them which can make a difference of how a situation will present its outcome. https://youtu.be/E3XFpxl0S-U

Sharing the thougths of what the difference of being empowered versus what being entitled is to a person why empowerment is the better quaility rather than it nemesis entitlement. https://youtu.be/bfx7GIZ69HU

This week has been a rough week for me again in the wellness department. It has shown me that no matter how hard you try to work at losing weight, it will not immediately be proven at scale, even if you think it should. When this happens, it can be hard to accept the result of your unsuccessful result and you just want to give up, but you know that you cannot do that because the weight will keep o...

In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month this year and to take a break from the exhausting COVID-19 Pandemic, we will be taking Tuesdays to regenerate the #Hire Autistic Adults Series. This week we will have 10 things to know about Employment as it relates to autism. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2021/10/05/hireautisticadults-ndeam202...

Being an autistic adult, I always want to throw a pity party about how bad life is for me. Sometimes, all it takes is a good therapy session for someone to remind me of all the talents I have and how I yet shy away from showing who my true self is so others can applaud my efforts that I do for the community both far and wide. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://dustinsdynastyusa....

Ironically, as we close on National Preparedness Month today, I have experienced preparation and ill-preparation of what is needed should events occur. Unexpectedly a few weeks ago, I experienced a power outage during the evening hours at my home and for seven hours, I was without power. Luckily, I was prepared to some extent, but as always it provides for a learning experience to be prepared in t...

Monday night was one of those days. It was the usual Mondays, off to work a stop at the day program to check in and then later in the afternoon to TOPS. TOPS, short for Take Off Pounds Sensibly, has been in existence for over 70 years and has a mission of being a non-profit and helping people Take and eventually Keep Off Pounds Sensibly. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://dustin...

The last week brought forth an unscheduled vacation due to the unforeseen circumstances of several coworkers within the confines of the office contracting COVID or being an exposure or close contact of someone. Fortunately after much investigation, it was discovered that I was not affected. Nonetheless, I caused a great amount of anxiety and worry about many things. This episode is also available...