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Jan 2, 2023

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Autism Stories

A collection of my articles about autism.

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ArtfullyAutistic

Up to 50% of Autistics are suicidal. How do we lower the Autistic suicide rate?

We don’t need more awareness. We need acceptance.

Sep 23, 2022

Up to 50% of Autistics are suicidal. How do we lower the Autistic suicide rate?

Sep 23, 2022

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Invisible Illness

When Promising Neurodivergent Students Feel Like Failures

Gifted kid burnout has become an online joke, but for those who experience it, the depressive spiral is anything but funny.

Aug 14, 2022

When Promising Neurodivergent Students Feel Like Failures

Aug 14, 2022

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ArtfullyAutistic

A Life Denied: Why Autistics Can’t Unmask

Our masks serve as the only protection against relentless ableism.

Aug 21, 2022

A Life Denied: Why Autistics Can’t Unmask

Aug 21, 2022

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What 6 Young Autistic People Want You To Know About Autism

In celebration of Autism Acceptance Month, let's highlight the voices of autistic people.

Mar 31, 2022

What 6 Young Autistic People Want You To Know About Autism

Mar 31, 2022

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Autism Speaks is the Largest Autism Organization — So Why Don’t Autistic People Like it?

As Autism Awareness Month approaches, I dread seeing support for Autism Speaks. Here’s why I, and most other autistic advocates, say they…

Mar 14, 2022

Autism Speaks is the Largest Autism Organization — So Why Don’t Autistic People Like it?

Mar 14, 2022

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Confronting Internalized Ableism — Help! I’m Ashamed to Buy a Stim Chew

Oops! Despite being a proponent of autism acceptance, I still criticize myself for failing to be neurotypical enough.

Mar 25, 2022

Confronting Internalized Ableism — Help! I’m Ashamed to Buy a Stim Chew

Mar 25, 2022

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I’m An Autistic College Student: 3 Things I Wish I Knew Before My First Semester

College can be intimidating, especially for autistic students. Here are some tips to smooth the transition.

Dec 20, 2021

I’m An Autistic College Student: 3 Things I Wish I Knew Before My First Semester

Dec 20, 2021

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Two Ways Advocacy Movements Exclude Autistic People, And How You Can Do Better

There is space for autistic and disabled people in all good movements

Jan 12, 2022

Two Ways Advocacy Movements Exclude Autistic People, And How You Can Do Better

Jan 12, 2022

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ArtfullyAutistic

So, You Think You’re Autistic — Now What? : A Guide by an Autistic

A 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…

Feb 2, 2022

So, You Think You’re Autistic — Now What? : A Guide by an Autistic

Feb 2, 2022

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We Should All Talk About Autism More — Three Reasons I Love Talking About My Autism

Continuing to hide our autism perpetuates the idea that it should be hidden, that it is somehow shameful. It’s not.

Feb 6, 2022

We Should All Talk About Autism More — Three Reasons I Love Talking About My Autism

Feb 6, 2022

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ArtfullyAutistic

Autistic Culture: The Case for Being Proudly Autistic in a Neurotypical World

In a neurotypical society that scorns neurodiversity, the bravest thing we can do is be proud of our autistic identity.

Jan 7, 2022

Autistic Culture: The Case for Being Proudly Autistic in a Neurotypical World

Jan 7, 2022

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ArtfullyAutistic

Why I Love Watching Autistic YouTubers (As An Autistic Person)

Is this what neurotypicals feel all the time?

Jan 30, 2022

Why I Love Watching Autistic YouTubers (As An Autistic Person)

Jan 30, 2022

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Express Yourself!

Autism and Weirdness: I Wish I Could STOP Masking

An article on my frustration with neurotypical society.

Jan 27, 2022

Autism and Weirdness: I Wish I Could STOP Masking

Jan 27, 2022

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Why Are There Fewer Autistic Women? — A Brief Overview of The Research

Fewer women are diagnosed with autism: but is this because of biological or social factors?

Jan 23, 2022

Why Are There Fewer Autistic Women? — A Brief Overview of The Research

Jan 23, 2022

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Stop Trying to Cure Autism, Start Caring About Autistic People

Like it or not, autistic people are here to stay.

Jan 15, 2022

Stop Trying to Cure Autism, Start Caring About Autistic People

Jan 15, 2022

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Express Yourself!

My Autistic Experience is Valid, Even If You Don’t Understand It

I’m tired of having to explain myself.

Jan 4, 2022

My Autistic Experience is Valid, Even If You Don’t Understand It

Jan 4, 2022

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