PinnedTori MoralesinArtfullyAutisticSo, You Think You’re Autistic — Now What? : A Guide by an AutisticA lot of people ask me what to do if they think they’re autistic. Here is my guide on steps to take, tips, and why you may not need a…7 min read·Feb 2, 2022--8--8
Tori MoralesinArtfullyAutisticUp to 50% of Autistics are suicidal. How do we lower the Autistic suicide rate?We don’t need more awareness. We need acceptance.·4 min read·Sep 23, 2022--8--8
Tori MoralesinArtfullyAutisticWhy The Autistic Community Matters: Acceptance in an Ableist WorldAs an Autistic person, the most radical thing you can do is be unapologetically neurodivergent.·4 min read·Sep 1, 2022--4--4
Tori MoralesinArtfullyAutisticA Life Denied: Why Autistics Can’t UnmaskOur masks serve as the only protection against relentless ableism.·6 min read·Aug 21, 2022--12--12
Tori MoralesinInvisible IllnessWhen Promising Neurodivergent Students Feel Like FailuresGifted kid burnout has become an online joke, but for those who experience it, the depressive spiral is anything but funny.·7 min read·Aug 14, 2022--5--5
Tori MoralesinInvisible IllnessEating Disorders Kill. So Why Do We Get Them So Wrong?Eating disorders kill someone every 62 minutes — and yet, most people misunderstand the most fatal mental illness.11 min read·Jun 26, 2022--2--2
Tori MoralesinArtfullyAutisticNo, Accepting My Autism Isn’t Giving UpDespite what neurotypicals might tell you, accepting your autistic needs and acting on them isn’t bad — it’s the best thing you can do for…4 min read·May 20, 2022--10--10
Tori MoralesinInvisible IllnessLove My Anti-Depressants — Let’s Drop the Stigma Around Mental HealthcareOver 10% of American adults take antidepressants. I’m one of them — here’s my experience.·4 min read·Apr 22, 2022--6--6
Tori MoralesinArtfullyAutisticWhat 6 Young Autistic People Want You To Know About AutismIn celebration of Autism Acceptance Month, let's highlight the voices of autistic people.4 min read·Mar 31, 2022--2--2
Tori MoralesinArtfullyAutisticConfronting Internalized Ableism — Help! I’m Ashamed to Buy a Stim ChewOops! Despite being a proponent of autism acceptance, I still criticize myself for failing to be neurotypical enough.·5 min read·Mar 25, 2022--9--9