What’s my Kryptonite? By Derek Swicheniuk
We’re thrilled to welcome Derek Swicheniuk as a guest contributor to our e-newsletter! As an autistic adult and a father of two autistic boys, Derek shares his powerful piece: “What’s My Kryptonite?” – a heartfelt reflection on challenges, strengths, and the power of self-awareness in navigating life on the autism spectrum.
“It’s been said many times that if you are on the spectrum, you have superpowers, and it’s true. It could be many different things—math, painting, music, writing, etc. For me, it is long-term memory. Just like Superman, however, we have our kryptonite . . .”









































