Autistically Yours Archives - Becca Lory Hector

The image depicts a simple, hand-drawn outline of a pencil that transforms into a tree, illustrated in bright yellow against a dark blue background. The bottom half of the image shows the pencil, with its tip resting on a line that represents the ground or paper. The pencil's body seamlessly transitions into the branches and leaves of a tree, formed by swirling, continuous lines that create a sense of growth and creativity. The sketch-like quality of the lines gives the illustration a whimsical and imaginative feel, symbolizing the connection between writing, creativity, and nature. The contrast between the bright yellow and the dark background makes the image visually striking, representing themes of inspiration, growth, and artistic expression.

Live Your Dreams Autistically

by Becca
August 27, 2018August 20, 2024

This was originally published on Geek Club Books in Zoom Magazine. Tonight, I find myself in awe. This happens on the odd occasion that I… Read More »Live Your Dreams Autistically

The Big Sigh

by Becca
February 7, 2018August 20, 2024

The piece was originally published on Spectrum Women. This is one of those days. I feel it the moment I open my eyes. I instantly… Read More »The Big Sigh

The image depicts a simple, hand-drawn outline of an infinity symbol, illustrated in bright yellow against a dark blue background. The symbol is formed by a continuous loop that intersects at the center, creating the iconic figure-eight shape. The lines are smooth and flowing, giving the illustration a sense of continuity and endlessness. The contrast between the bright yellow and the dark background makes the image visually impactful, representing themes of infinity, boundlessness, and continuity.

Autism Saved My Life

by Becca
February 7, 2018August 20, 2024

This piece was originally published on Spectrum Women. For 36 of my 40 years, I was disabled. I was cut off from the world but… Read More »Autism Saved My Life

The image depicts a simple, hand-drawn outline of a brain, illustrated in bright yellow against a dark blue background. The brain is formed by a single, continuous line that loops and curls to create the familiar shape of the brain's two hemispheres. The sketch-like quality of the lines gives the illustration a dynamic and creative feel, symbolizing thought, intelligence, and mental processes. The contrast between the bright yellow and the dark background makes the image visually striking, making it an effective representation for concepts related to neuroscience, psychology, or creativity.

It’s Still Not a Tantrum: The Ever-Elusive Adult Meltdown

by Becca
July 4, 2017August 20, 2024

Dearest Spectrumites, Today we tackle the adult meltdown. It’s an elusive beast; rare and camouflaged. Like a predator, it lurks in the shadows, waiting to… Read More »It’s Still Not a Tantrum: The Ever-Elusive Adult Meltdown