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Why My Autism Is A Blessing In Disguise
Why My Autism Is A Blessing In Disguise
How being on the spectrum has been a benefit to me
Ms. KJ
Jul 17
Why Autistics Can Suffer From Imposter Syndrome
Why Autistics Can Suffer From Imposter Syndrome
It’s not uncommon for people on the spectrum to feel like they don’t belong
Gareth Ceidiog Hughes
Jul 17
Getting ready for a vacation when you are autistic
Getting ready for a vacation when you are autistic
Autism is a journey I never planned but I sure do love my tour guide
Maliha Noushin
Jul 15
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How Being Autistic Impacts My Mental Health
How Being Autistic Impacts My Mental Health
Why Every Day Can Include Confusion and Stress
Mark Palmer
Jun 29
When Autism Doesn’t Look Like Autism: Lesser-Known Female Autistic Traits
When Autism Doesn’t Look Like Autism: Lesser-Known Female Autistic ...
I found out why I felt clever but stupid and crap at life
Morgan Khalsa
Jun 25
What Schools Owe Autistic Students
What Schools Owe Autistic Students
Inclusive education is not yet a reality
Gaby Rogut
Jun 27
Should You Tell Your Employer That You Are Autistic?
Should You Tell Your Employer That You Are Autistic?
It is a dilemma faced by many, and there are no easy answers
Mark Palmer
Jun 23
I Was Stimming Without Even Realizing It
I Was Stimming Without Even Realizing It
Not everyone rocks and flaps.
Charlotte Hill
Jun 22
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An Autistic’s Social Battery
An Autistic’s Social Battery
Why our energy depletes faster than most
Ms. KJ
Jul 15
How to Manage an Autistic Team Member
How to Manage an Autistic Team Member
You may know little about autism when you become the manager of an autistic person. Being open to learning and recognising that things can…
Mark Palmer
Jul 15
Why I’m Sceptical About Society’s Ability To Become Autism-Friendly
Why I’m Sceptical About Society’s Ability To Become Autism-Friendly
At times I wonder if it will ever happen
Gareth Ceidiog Hughes
Jul 12
Why Assumptions About Autism Are Frustrating and Often Wrong
Why Assumptions About Autism Are Frustrating and Often Wrong
No, I am not like your friend’s autistic son
Mark Palmer
Jul 12
Of Hypothesis and Paranoia, Part 3
Of Hypothesis and Paranoia, Part 3
With life and learning comes perspective. In October 2017 and August 2021, I survived two of the most severe incidents of paranoia I have…
Jim Irion
Jul 11
Dear Old Folks, You Can’t “Fix” Autism
Dear Old Folks, You Can’t “Fix” Autism
There ain’t no cure for developmental disabilities
Ms. KJ
Jul 11
Paranoia Almost Destroyed Me, Part 2
Paranoia Almost Destroyed Me, Part 2
Paranoia as an autistic person can be incredibly disruptive to your daily life and mental health. In August 2021, I experienced the longest…
Jim Irion
Jul 9
What To Do When a Project Is Badly Framed? Here’s My Method as a Neurodivergent Product Owner
What To Do When a Project Is Badly Framed? Here’s My Method as a Ne...
I wish I’d been an organized product owner long before!
Carole Longe
Jul 9
Autism and Friendship — Challenging But Worthwhile
Autism and Friendship — Challenging But Worthwhile
We just do it differently, like so much else in life!
Mark Palmer
Jul 9
Coping with Autistic Burnout and Meltdowns: What Not to Do and What May Help Sometimes.
Coping with Autistic Burnout and Meltdowns: What Not to Do and What...
Far be it from me to ever try to give anybody any advice about anything. I’m old enough to know that I know very little about anything, and…
McDopper
Jul 8
Paranoia Will Destroy Ya, Part 1
Paranoia Will Destroy Ya, Part 1
A co-worker once told me the phrase that inspired the title of this article: Paranoia will destroy ya. As my advocacy skills and experience…
Jim Irion
Jul 7
Autism is Not a Disease or a Defect, So Please Spare Me Your Pity and Sympathy
Autism is Not a Disease or a Defect, So Please Spare Me Your Pity a...
I am not sick or broken, so please do not act like I am
Mark Palmer
Jul 7
Why I Wish More People Would Ask Me About Being Autistic
Why I Wish More People Would Ask Me About Being Autistic
I am not psychic and don’t expect you to be either!
Mark Palmer
Jul 5
3 Simple Ways I’ve Met My Own Needs as a Late-Diagnosed AuDHD Woman
3 Simple Ways I’ve Met My Own Needs as a Late-Diagnosed AuDHD Woman
I’m still learning how to accommodate my needs, but these three changes have already helped a lot.
Charlotte Hill
Jul 3
The Elephant in the Room
The Elephant in the Room
As an autistic writer, a topic may come to mind that awakens a rush of interest. It feels as if you picked a favorite movie to watch. You…
Jim Irion
Jul 2
Autism is Not My Superpower in a Neurotypical World
Autism is Not My Superpower in a Neurotypical World
The superhero movies nobody wants to see
Sarah TC
Jul 2
The Harsh Reality I Faced When I Got My Autism Diagnosis
The Harsh Reality I Faced When I Got My Autism Diagnosis
I’m unlikely to forget what the psychiatrist told me
Gareth Ceidiog Hughes
Jul 2
Blunt
Blunt
When I was little I was always in nature as much as possible. This was probably a clue.
DIY Eco Guy
Jul 1
Too Sensitive, But Why?
Too Sensitive, But Why?
The labels I’ve used to try to define my differences
Tanya
Jun 30
Could My Stubborn Refusal Have Been An Early Sign Of Autism?
Could My Stubborn Refusal Have Been An Early Sign Of Autism?
I shocked my teacher and my classmates when I did this
Gareth Ceidiog Hughes
Jun 29
Eight Ways Autistic People Socialize, According to My Psychologist
Eight Ways Autistic People Socialize, According to My Psychologist
Knowing these things has made it a lot easier to recognize myself as autistic.
Charlotte Hill
Jun 28
Opinion: The Special Education System in America is Utterly Broken. And it’s Harming Our Children.
Opinion: The Special Education System in America is Utterly Broken....
IDEA. FAPE. IEP. FBA. BIP. FERPA. CESA. SLP. DPI. WSPEI… I could go on and on. Are you familiar with any of these acronyms? Unless you’re a…
Liss Marie
Jun 27
You Can’t See What You Can’t See — An Autistic Window That Needs Cleaning
You Can’t See What You Can’t See — An Autistic Window That Needs Cl...
What Do I Need From Therapy?
Shawntistic
Jun 27
Our History Is Our Survival
Our History Is Our Survival
A former college history professor of mine once told me that “history is all around us.” I had him for more classes than I had any other…
Jim Irion
Jun 26
How Being Autistic Might Make Changing Your Mind Easier
How Being Autistic Might Make Changing Your Mind Easier
An 8-minute YouTube video on social cues gave me a major insight into one of my biggest life events
Rambling Reggie
Jun 25
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