About
ArtfullyAutisticThis Publication is for all who are Autistic and for those of our kind. It is for the Neurodivergent, for those on the Spectrum of all Gender Identities, the LGBTQ*, and all others who are justifiably non-conformant to Society’s harmful marginalization and Ableist views of us.
Note from the editor
We are an “Anti-ABA,” “Anti-Autism Speaks,” and “Anti-AANE” Publication, and as such do not accept Writers or accept Submissions in support of either. – Keira Fulton-Lees, Owner of the Medium Publication: Artfully Autistic and Neurodiverse Writers – In our own Words
Editors
Keira Fulton-Lees
Artfully Autistic Advocate for Autism, Writer, Editor, Artist, Musician, Owner of the Medium Publication: Artfully Autistic: https://medium.com/artfullyautistic
Holly Clark
I wasn’t supposed to be where I am today — so I write about how I got here and where I’m going.
BloodyWinter01♾✡️🎧🍓
[He/They/Xe] | Autistic | This is a safe space for you to read in the comfort of your home! You can find my ko-fi at: https://ko-fi.com/ravenfridmar43791
Ines May
Veterinarian, diagnosed with autism at 27, writing to figure life. E-mail me at ineslmedium@gmail.com Become a member: https://inesl.medium.com/membership
Dean Waters
Depression survivor. Diagnosed Autistic in 2021. Science lover. Parent of a herd of kids and worshipper of my wonderfully tolerant and talented wife.
Shamiha Said
10x Top Writer🏆& Number One Writer for Autism on Medium. Spreading Neurodiversity awareness one article at a time.
Natalie Forrest
Dog lover, book collector, I have more than a passing experience with mental illness and autism. Child of the 1980’s. Definite square peg.
Writers
Keira Fulton-Lees
Artfully Autistic Advocate for Autism, Writer, Editor, Artist, Musician, Owner of the Medium Publication: Artfully Autistic: https://medium.com/artfullyautistic
Aspen Blue
Writer, poet, scientist, educator, humanist, autist; Published in: neuroclastic.com | follow @AspienBlue
Holly Clark
I wasn’t supposed to be where I am today — so I write about how I got here and where I’m going.
MJ Santos
Trying to improve or at least distract the world one story at a time. 🏳️🌈Autistic immigrant in 🇵🇹
the elysian collective
rose (25) is one of several core members of the elysian collective, a plural system of dozens. they earned a BA in creative writing from evergreen state in 2022
BloodyWinter01♾✡️🎧🍓
[He/They/Xe] | Autistic | This is a safe space for you to read in the comfort of your home! You can find my ko-fi at: https://ko-fi.com/ravenfridmar43791
000
I write various manner of posts - poetry, journal-type, autism-related, personal life reflections, intellectual, with a mixture of positive and emo energies
Rachel Avery Conley
(she/her) is a dreamer, doer, and accidental writer. Mostly a lover of light, she has recently been finding peace in the shadows. https://modernmoonlife.com/
Jae L
Queer, neurodivergent and in the business of defying expectations. Doing my best to answer the questions I keep asking myself. diverge999@gmail.com
Dean Waters
Depression survivor. Diagnosed Autistic in 2021. Science lover. Parent of a herd of kids and worshipper of my wonderfully tolerant and talented wife.
Caroline Smith
I am really open-minded,spiritual;I support people with physical challenges because I have been around them most of my life even though I am ambulatory.
Kitty J
Autistic. Parent. Writer. Accountant. Abuse Survivor. Dealing w/cPTSD, hEDS & POTS. Always learning & questioning. A quiet human slowly reparenting herself.
Rozemarijn van Kampen
Freelance writer, enby, autistic, plant-mom, witch | Visit my website: rosemary-writes.com or support me on ko-fi.com/intr00verted
Kelsey Jean Marie
existential kink & emotional intelligence ~ electric embodiment ~ radical relationship ; deep communication ~ UN’FOC’D community : hallelujah anyways — - - -
Ellie Jane
Classist, Ancient Historian and Archaeologist who loves exploring a variety of topics: historical and personal
Katrina Roberts
Works with the best people ever (kids with special needs). Special ed. & autism post-grad and creative writing grad. PA to a tabby cat-queen. Walks into things.
Sarah McManus MSc
Sarah is a UK-based writer with an MSc in Psychology. She writes about mental health & Neurodiversity. She is also the Owner and Editor of The Blade & Beyond.
Ines May
Veterinarian, diagnosed with autism at 27, writing to figure life. E-mail me at ineslmedium@gmail.com Become a member: https://inesl.medium.com/membership
Ethan Johnstone
Southerner, queer, transgender, autistic, leader, social worker, coffee lover, writer. Not necessarily in that order.
Johanna Haas
Freelance writer. Reader, learner, living with a disability, occasional surrealist, Ph.D., J.D. (Ohio State).
Wendy Barker
Writing from my senses, living from my gut, honoring my heart, allowing it all to wash over me and go. Aiming for truth through connection, but I need my space.
Atty Altay
Neurodivergent Disabled Journalist / Writing about Disability Rights, Women's Rights and the politics of Healthcare. @ActuallyAtty
Welcome to Mars
My name is Jay Mars. I’m just a radical queer with a lot of opinions. PFP is my cat Baldwin, after James. I write poetry sometimes. (He/they)
Kelli Lynn Grey
Neuro-divergent & chronically ill writer mom. Works w/ GA Center for Nonprofits & Education Without Limits. Author: Queen of Wands (soon) & Harvest (‘18)
Kirsty Kendall
Topics: Autism, ADHD, mental health, fiction, funny & weird stuff. Visit my website: kirstykendall.com
Susie Kearley
Freelance writer UK. Outrageous opinions. Occasionally offends by accident. Covers writing, health, psychology, memoir, current affairs, copyright, environment.
Extra Holly
Internet enthusiast. Very into my dog and learning new things. Overthinker, pattern-recognizer. Late-dx neuroqueer.
JT Elder
Neurodivergent music nerd (and nerd in general) who enjoys writing about all sorts of stuff pertaining to my interests. INTP. Any pronouns (he/they preferred).
Meg Hartley
♾ AuDHD writer figuring out how to thrive. Growth junkie. Kindness advocate. ❤️ Say hey via ig/tw @thrivingautist 👋 https://linktr.ee/thrivingautist
Mila Bea
thirtysomething | autistic | trans | introvert | reads books and watches movies | explores the world on foot and finds adventures in the novel and the familiar
Annabelle R Underwood
I'm a journalist who covers stories about the arts, the LGBTQ+ community, disability, drugs, and local news.
Marilyn Glover
8x boosted Medium poet and certified Reiki Master (Usui method) writing to uplift humanity. Dual citizen, single mum, and domestic abuse survivor
Rita Malone
An honest take on parenting. Autism. Gender. Snippets of family life coloring outside the lines. I use aliases to protect my children’s identities.
Alsie🌻
24 year old from New Zealand. I write about Life, Society, Mental Wellbeing and Autism. Hoping to inspire and resonate with others.
Scot Butwell
I am embarrassing according to teenage son. My jokes are terrible and I don't know when to stop annoying my son. I am the dad of an autistic son. A funny kid.
Andrew Johnston
Writer of fiction, documentarian, currently stranded in Asia. Learn more at www.findthefabulist.com.
Athena
Mom of three boys. Computer programmer living in the country with my husband focusing on my hobbies and youngest son. https://ko-fi.com/athenaandrew
Dr Natalie Woodward
Comedic writer of whimsical tales, thought-provoking articles & embarrassing anecdotes. PhD in Literature.
Not Weird Just Autistic
J.R. Reed is a late-diagnosed autism self-advocate who writes, speaks, podcasts, and livestreams. He’s also editor at Destigmatizing on Medium.
Sarah Klostermair
Avid narratology nerd and freelance Ghostwriter. Currently studying German Literatur.
Ramblings of a Neurodivergent Mind
Sociology Top Writer — I write about Sociology, Neurodiversity and Creative Writing — not exactly in that order.
mybackyardlab
A life-long learner, a mom, a volunteer, an educator, a citizen scientist, and an engineer. Support me by becoming a Medium member: https://mybackyardlab.medium
Professional Audie
I’m an executive leader in the Australian technology and design industry, who was diagnosed as autistic and ADHD at age 41 in 2021.
J.K.Hammond
Grandfather, writer, mentor & advocate for autistic individuals. Lifelong student of philosophy, psychology & anthropology. Email: JKHammond@GrandpaWrites.com
Julie Amidon-Conklin
Sleepy, cat mom, dog door opener, queen of the unfinished project, coffee addict, avid reader. https://twitter.com/JulieConklin5
Frank Ray
I'm a self-employed software engineer and the owner of Frank Ray Consulting. I also happen to be autistic. frankray.net
Amanda Diekman
Amanda Diekman is an autistic mother, writer, and spiritual director, living in intentional community in NC with her husband and three neurodivergent kids.
🌸Exorcistinpink💮
I’m a psychic medium on Medium. •BA in Psychology •Substitute teacher •Lover of pink 🪄Join Medium: https://exorcistinpink.medium.com/membership
Siriu D.
Whirlwind, coffee fanatic, powered by Asperger’s Autism. Passionate for tech, creativity and meaning of life.
Laura Silva
she/her. Existentially hungover. Writer documenting life on the autism spectrum — from creative woes to the growing-up blues.
Ira Robinson
Published author of over a dozen books and dozens of short stories, Digital painter, and streamer, and blind. Contact me at ira@originalworlds.com
Natalie Forrest
Dog lover, book collector, I have more than a passing experience with mental illness and autism. Child of the 1980’s. Definite square peg.
Hana Caitriona
A Japanese/Irish girl who studies philosophy. Loves to write bad (really bad) poetry. 早稲田で政治哲学を学ぶ大学生。 学生団体「早稲田哲学カフェ」を運営。
Jennifer Rock
Jennifer Rock is a homeschooling mom of five young girls. She loves to talk about Jesus, writing, mental health, parenting, and neurodivergencies.
Linda Maria Ruiz de Zarate Smith
Writer, Editor, speaker, and self-advocate on Neurodivergence. COO of 11:22 Creative Design LLC.
Cde Zhenya
Hello! I’m a queer, English socialist going by the name Zhenya. Pleased to make your acquaintance. https://beacons.ai/cde.zhenya
Rose Ernst
Scholar, writer, editor, and autistic traveler. Autistic Traveler: https://theautistictraveler.com/ Writing Sprints: https://roseernst.substack.com/
James Gordon
Digital marketing professional, musician, and blogger, with a wife who works in tech, and a three year-old son.
Elder Taoist
Septuagenarian Autistic/Asperger with HSP and OCD tendencies. Does math for fun. Endlessly curious about connectedness of nature, from stars to trees to bugs.
Autistic Fish
Autistic since birth, diagnosed at 50. I blog, therefore I am. This is where I talk about what it’s like being me.
Randy J Robbins
Girl Dad, Pet Dad, #actuallyautistic, always curious and a little weird. randy@curiouslywritten.com
Liz Hunt
Late-Diagnosed AuDHD. Blonde Rocket Scientist. Sailor. Cave Diver. Voracious Reader. Binge Watcher.
Aneisha
Late-diagnosed autistic/ADHD. Exploring the “I’m autistic. The past kind of sucked. Now what?” part in writing.
Markus Scorelius
Stepping up to perfect the imperfections of the human species. Achieving failure with such specificity as to be assured of success.
Justin Olhipi
Autistic artist, student of life. Red Letter Panthiest. SJW since the '60's. NB / AFAB. Just visiting this planet. White-passing Creole from New Orleans USA
Harrie Wren
Exploring society, beliefs, mythology, spirituality, queerness and neurodiversity, plus whatever else crosses my mind. (They/Them).
Sara C.
Autism + ADHD, Chronically Ill, Neurodiversity Advocate. Freelance Writer & Nationally Recognized Public Speaker. Contact: SChildersConsulting@gmail.com
Helen Olivier (AuDHD)
Neurodivergent, curious, overthinker, overfeeler. Find my thoughts, love letters to life, freebies and other stuff: https://linktr.ee/helenolivier 🧡
Shamiha Said
10x Top Writer🏆& Number One Writer for Autism on Medium. Spreading Neurodiversity awareness one article at a time.
Meli Yi
Hi, I am Meli and I just write about topics that I find interesting or topics I hope can spark a discussion.
Will Write For Food
Robert Edward Patterson II is a write-a-Holic, former licensed massage therapist, spectrum soldier, world-traveller, and aspiring family-man.
Becky Mofya
Neurodivergent mom of 2, needs to be in the wild often, writing left-handed on my phone while my toddler naps on me
Cass Mahakian
I'm a late-identified autistic undergrad neuroscience student passionate and fascinated by autism, the brain, and psychology.
Being Fiáin
She/they. Neurodivergent storyteller with a masters in ecology, powered by nature and autism to find the connections that exist between everything.
Amy the Autistic OT
Late-diagnosed Neurodivergent (AuDHD) human and Pediatric Occupational Therapist who also happens to be a married mom of two… born 12 years apart.
Lacy Pierce
I have ASD and am an abuse survivor. I have a B.A. in Psychology and am certified as an abuse/addiction recovery coach.
Tom Owens: How I REALLY Feel!
As “Thomas S. Owens,” he authored 50-plus children’s books. As Tom, he debates day jobs on Twitter. Now, on Medium, buckle up. Tell-all Tom is here!
Morgan Khalsa
Neurodivergent author of vanlife & nature connection memoir, ‘The Wild Wandering Arc' & 'Wild Motherhood: Tending the Fire of your Creative Spirit'
Thaddeus
Autistic mystic; undiscovered poet; neurogivergently telling somewhat sideways personal stories: https://medium.com/@thaddeus360
Trey Bates
Just your friendly neighborhood neurodivergent, who enjoys writing about all the things! House Gryffindor. Creator. Educator. Entrepreneur. [SHRM-CP, M.Ed.]
Lyda Michopoulou
Queer non-binary writer and life transitions coach. Writing on anything and everything. Pronouns: they/them.
Lisa
Late diagnosed autistic/ADHD fuelled by fight or flight and caffeine—a pro introvert, writing about my neurodivergent perspective on life💎
Autie Adventures / Julia Maher
Autistic woman with a special interest in autism & neurodiversity, sharing post-diagnosis insights through my favorite art form
Gareth Ceidiog Hughes
Writer, PR consultant, journalist, ex editor, columnist, avid reader, politics + history nerd, Welsh, Cymraeg, adopted Greek, neurodivergent, father, husband