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The Illusion of Normalcy
The Illusion of Normalcy
How Society Marginalizes Autistic Voices
Marissa McKean
Nov 13
Starved of Focus
Starved of Focus
The Impact of Monotropism
Amanda Jodeh
Nov 13
AuDHD Ask: Why Won’t You Let Me Help You?
AuDHD Ask: Why Won’t You Let Me Help You?
Understanding AuDHD Overwhelm
Kristy Westaway
Nov 11
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So You Think You’re Autistic?
So You Think You’re Autistic?
This is what disqualifies you
AJ Havens
Oct 26
AuDHD Ask: Supporting My Son’s School Move
AuDHD Ask: Supporting My Son’s School Move
Navigating a Big Change with Autism and ADHD
Kristy Westaway
Nov 5
AuDHD Ask: Neurodivergent Parenting — Why Aren’t Rewards the Answer?
AuDHD Ask: Neurodivergent Parenting — Why Aren’t Rewards the Answer?
The No Carrot, No Stick Method
Kristy Westaway
Nov 2
The “Gifted Kid” to “Disabled Adult” Pipeline that Swallowed My Twenties
The “Gifted Kid” to “Disabled Adult” Pipeline that Swallowed My Twe...
If you grew up being told that you could achieve anything yet you struggled to achieve anything at all, this article is for you.
Andrea
Jun 20
You Are Not Alone Paradox
You Are Not Alone Paradox
For at least some autistic people, moral support meant to help make us feel better is not effective. The question is, why?
Jim Irion
Oct 31
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Do Allistics Vampire the Energy of Autistics?
Do Allistics Vampire the Energy of Autistics?
In my experience, they do.
Adria Chalfin
Nov 11
Weddings Are an Autistic Nightmare
Weddings Are an Autistic Nightmare
Social expectations, loud music, and a room full of strangers create a perfect storm of discomfort
Robert K Starr
Nov 11
Were the Old Ways of Stay at Home Wife & Mom Better for Autistic Women After All?
Were the Old Ways of Stay at Home Wife & Mom Better for Autistic Wo...
I now weigh the pros & cons.
Adria Chalfin
Nov 10
You Got Me Monologuing
You Got Me Monologuing
It’s essentially part of the autistic experience.
Cariad Jones
Nov 9
Why attitude matters more than making excuses.
Why attitude matters more than making excuses.
Human beings make two choices in any situation–victim or creator choices.
David Press
Nov 8
How Being a Neurodivergent Mom Is Helping Me Cope With Trump
How Being a Neurodivergent Mom Is Helping Me Cope With Trump
Photo credit: Alan Retratos
Charlotte Hill
Nov 7
Burnout at Work: Symptoms Neurodivergent People Shouldn’t Ignore
Burnout at Work: Symptoms Neurodivergent People Shouldn’t Ignore
People say you’re crazy, and you still want to fight
Carole 🪲
Nov 6
Please Don’t Call Me Grinch
Please Don’t Call Me Grinch
I don’t hate Christmas. I just don’t like it shoved down my throat.
Mark Somerfield
Nov 5
The Waiting Room in my Mind
The Waiting Room in my Mind
The AuDHD Experience of ‘Waiting Mode’
Autistic Fish
Nov 4
Why Did Psychiatry Not Help Me?
Why Did Psychiatry Not Help Me?
For at least some autistic people, psychotropic medication may not be entirely effective. The question is, why?
Jim Irion
Nov 2
Joint Hypermobility in the Autistic Community
Joint Hypermobility in the Autistic Community
Exploring the Overlap Between Flexibility, Pain, and Neurodiversity
Marissa McKean
Nov 2
Uncle Richard: Autistic in the 1950s
Uncle Richard: Autistic in the 1950s
He was lucky- and still harmed by the system
Jenn Biddle
Nov 2
Why Fight Your Brain? How My Autistic Special Interests Saved Me and Guided Me
Why Fight Your Brain? How My Autistic Special Interests Saved Me an...
The gifts of monotropism and hyperfocus
Morgana K Sylvana
Nov 1
Like a Duck to the Air
Like a Duck to the Air
The liminal moment between wet water and dry air is the absolute worst moment of my day.
Jenny Wren
Oct 31
Positively Toxic
Positively Toxic
Denying our emotions
Autistic Fish
Oct 31
How I Sabotaged Myself with (Too Much) Rigorous Organization
How I Sabotaged Myself with (Too Much) Rigorous Organization
Coming Up for Air
Carole 🪲
Oct 30
Do I Love Dogs Because I’m Autistic?
Do I Love Dogs Because I’m Autistic?
Dogs are so much easier to understand than people
Robert K Starr
Oct 30
I Took A Medium Break To Recover From Autistic Burnout
I Took A Medium Break To Recover From Autistic Burnout
It was the right thing to do and in this article I explain why
Gareth Ceidiog Hughes
Oct 29
Dungeons & Dragons: A Safe Haven for Autistic Self-Expression and Community Building
Dungeons & Dragons: A Safe Haven for Autistic Self-Expression and C...
A scientific study about the influence of tabletop roleplaying games on autistic people combined with my personal experiences
Paul van Gool
Oct 28
I Think My Autism Helped Me Get a Promotion
I Think My Autism Helped Me Get a Promotion
In a world that often punishes autistic people, I found an employer that embraces and celebrates me just as I am
Jennifer Nelson
Oct 27
My Experience As a Miss-Abled Autistic Person
My Experience As a Miss-Abled Autistic Person
Empowering ourselves through the labels we choose
Jenny Wren
Oct 25
Why Small Talk Fails and Stories Connect: An Autistic Perspective
Why Small Talk Fails and Stories Connect: An Autistic Perspective
Contrary to neurotypical belief, communication is not a one-way street
Shawntistic
Oct 24
Finding Your Crew as an Autistic Adult
Finding Your Crew as an Autistic Adult
I have written about my son and his exploits in his college marching band last year on a couple of occasions (here and here) and contrasted…
McDopper
Oct 24
The Practical Alternative To Work
The Practical Alternative To Work
Meetings are a level in Dante’s ‘Inferno’
Autistic Fish
Oct 21
Could You Be Both ADHD and Autistic?
Could You Be Both ADHD and Autistic?
If ADHD or autism alone doesn’t adequately explain your internal experience, AuDHD might be the answer.
Charlotte Hill
Oct 17
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