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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
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What Schools Owe Autistic Students
What Schools Owe Autistic Students
Inclusive education is not yet a reality
Gaby Rogut
Jun 27
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
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
How Autistic Stimming Helps Me Deal with Stress
How Autistic Stimming Helps Me Deal with Stress
I may not fully understand why stimming works for me, but I know that it is a huge help in a stressful world.
Mark Palmer
Jun 16
Toxic Productivity, Autism Edition
Toxic Productivity, Autism Edition
How the work of Cal Newport and other “productivity gurus” sets neurodivergents up to fail
David Press
Mar 27
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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
On Loving a Beautifully Gendervague Partner
On Loving a Beautifully Gendervague Partner
Autism, gender identity, and the neurodivergent experience of verbal assault
Holly Paige
Jun 25
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
Is It Autism, Trauma, or Both?
Is It Autism, Trauma, or Both?
Trauma co-occurs with autism in surprisingly high numbers
Sandra Pawula
Jun 25
My Most Underrated Coping Skill
My Most Underrated Coping Skill
“You always had a hard time finding your place in this world, haven’t you? Never knowing your true worth. You can settle for a less than…
Jim Irion
Jun 24
The Curse Of Being An Effective Autistic Employee
The Curse Of Being An Effective Autistic Employee
The workplace can be a tough environment for people on the spectrum — especially if they’re good at their job
Gareth Ceidiog Hughes
Jun 24
I Was Stimming Without Even Realizing It
I Was Stimming Without Even Realizing It
Not everyone rocks and flaps.
Charlotte Hill
Jun 22
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. If you…
Andrea
Jun 20
What’s Behind the Anger?
What’s Behind the Anger?
Anger is a poison in my autistic life.
Mathieu Belleville-Douelle
Jun 19
What’s The Best Way To Deal With Autistic Masking?
What’s The Best Way To Deal With Autistic Masking?
I’m wary of advising any autistic person to mask for a number of reasons, but I also know how useful it can be
Gareth Ceidiog Hughes
Jun 17
I Thought Echolalia Was Only Spoken Words but I Was Wrong
I Thought Echolalia Was Only Spoken Words but I Was Wrong
Examples of internal echolalia from an autistic Black woman
Aneisha
Jun 16
3 Autistic Traits That Made Me a Better Person
3 Autistic Traits That Made Me a Better Person
It’s not all bad…
Bryan Dijkhuizen
Jun 15
The Writer Who Can’t Write but His Name Autofills in Search Engines
The Writer Who Can’t Write but His Name Autofills in Search Engines
My journey as a writer with undiagnosed dysgraphia
Hogan Torah
Jun 15
Wait, Am I Autistic, Too? The Revelations of A Neurodivergent Mother Raising An Autistic Child
Wait, Am I Autistic, Too? The Revelations of A Neurodivergent Mothe...
Wait a second.. a lot of the stuff that I read about autism is pretty relatable.
Alexis Hammond
Jun 14
Suppression: Autism, Masking and Acceptance
Suppression: Autism, Masking and Acceptance
If Autistic people are suppressing their true Autistic selves to be included, and you think that’s okay, you do not understand how…
McDopper
Jun 13
The Challenges of Being Autistic and ADHD as a Single Adult
The Challenges of Being Autistic and ADHD as a Single Adult
My struggles feel insurmountable at times
Jennifer Nelson
Jun 12
Autism: I Expect Rejection
Autism: I Expect Rejection
My life has conditioned me to expect not to be liked
Gareth Ceidiog Hughes
Jun 12
Why ‘Do Unto Others’ Doesn’t Work For Autistics
Why ‘Do Unto Others’ Doesn’t Work For Autistics
The so-called Golden Rule can lead to discrimination
Gareth Ceidiog Hughes
Jun 11
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