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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
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
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Is There A Central Shared Experience of Being Autistic?
Is There A Central Shared Experience of Being Autistic?
My complicated thoughts on a complicated question.
Charlotte Hill
May 28
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
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
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
Looking Back, It Was Anti-Autistic Discrimination
Looking Back, It Was Anti-Autistic Discrimination
Since getting my diagnosis, I’ve been re-evaluating my past experiences
Gareth Ceidiog Hughes
Jun 6
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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
Can Autistic People Feel Empathy?
Can Autistic People Feel Empathy?
There are many popular myths about autistic people, including that we cannot feel empathy. But little could be further from the truth.
Mark Palmer
Jun 10
Why Autistic People Are Vulnerable
Why Autistic People Are Vulnerable
Autistic people can be more vulnerable than many others for a range of reasons. Awareness in the autistic community and among our friends…
Mark Palmer
Jun 9
3 Benefits of a Neurodivergent Relationship
3 Benefits of a Neurodivergent Relationship
And how it can work…
Bryan Dijkhuizen
Jun 9
Why Are Sensory Issues Such a Big Deal for Autistic People?
Why Are Sensory Issues Such a Big Deal for Autistic People?
Autistic people often talk about their sensory issues and may seek adjustments for these at work or school. Why is this such a problem for…
Mark Palmer
Jun 8
Are They An iPad Baby, Or Is It A Communication Device?
Are They An iPad Baby, Or Is It A Communication Device?
It’s probably not really your business either way, but it’s something to consider.
Alexis Hammond
Jun 8
Autistic Burnout Is The Real Reason For My Teen’s Truancy
Autistic Burnout Is The Real Reason For My Teen’s Truancy
My son needs empathy and understanding, not punishment
LibrariAnna
Jun 7
Autism and Anxiety: A Vicious, Endless Cycle of Despair
Autism and Anxiety: A Vicious, Endless Cycle of Despair
Autism and anxiety often go hand in hand. Until the world truly starts accepting autistic people as we are, this will continue.
Mark Palmer
Jun 6
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