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The Intimate Romantic Lives of Autistic People Are Not a Myth
The Intimate Romantic Lives of Autistic People Are Not a Myth
We need to rethink social expectations for autistic people
Gaby Rogut
Oct 2
Dispatches From Helene, an Autistic View From a Hurricane
Dispatches From Helene, an Autistic View From a Hurricane
She shrieked and moaned her way up from the Gulf of Mexico, elbowed her way through the panhandle of Florida, shoving, charging into…
McDopper
Oct 2
Telling Your Boss You’re Autistic
Telling Your Boss You’re Autistic
Here’s what you should think about
Iris Brugman
Sep 30
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Life Unmasked: When You Can’t Pass for Neurotypical Anymore
Life Unmasked: When You Can’t Pass for Neurotypical Anymore
When you don’t belong as an Autistic ADHDer, is it time to find where you do?
Morgana K Sylvana
Sep 5
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
My Psychiatrist Refused to Believe I Was Autistic
My Psychiatrist Refused to Believe I Was Autistic
You’ll never believe the ridiculous reason why
Robert K Starr
Sep 4
As an Autistic Person, I Appreciate Jerks
As an Autistic Person, I Appreciate Jerks
Tell me what you mean and don’t hold back punches — I will love you for it
Robert K Starr
Sep 28
I’m Not Broken — I’m Just Being My Bisexual, Autistic Self
I’m Not Broken — I’m Just Being My Bisexual, Autistic Self
Acknowledging my Autism has allowed me to finally be free
LibrariAnna
Sep 12
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Near-Death Dreaming
Near-Death Dreaming
Find out how I harnessed the darkest recesses of my mind to stay alive.
Jim Irion
Sep 28
Understanding the Unique Experiences of Autistic Individuals
Understanding the Unique Experiences of Autistic Individuals
Shifting the focus from “why” we do things to “how” we feel
VJVoices
Sep 26
Actually autistic: Travel Imposter Syndrome
Actually autistic: Travel Imposter Syndrome
Flying with accessibility support
Iris Brugman
Sep 26
The Story of Anakin
The Story of Anakin
It takes more than survival to recover from attempting suicide.
Jim Irion
Sep 25
Traveling and Living in a Campervan as an Autistic Person
Traveling and Living in a Campervan as an Autistic Person
Van life might be the ideal lifestyle for some autistic people
Mathieu Belleville-Douelle
Sep 25
Shedding The Shame Of My Hyposensitive Sexual Sensory Issues
Shedding The Shame Of My Hyposensitive Sexual Sensory Issues
Yes, some Autistic people actually do enjoy sex
LibrariAnna
Sep 25
A Tale of Two Window Washings
A Tale of Two Window Washings
How I’m accepting the challenges of my Autistic self by embracing the pleasures
Lisa
Sep 23
An Autistic Story of Survival
An Autistic Story of Survival
My journey almost came to an end.
Jim Irion
Sep 22
I Convinced Myself I Had Cancer
I Convinced Myself I Had Cancer
Autistic people can be weapons-grade catastrophisers
Sarah TC
Sep 21
Fixing Stories of Survival, Part 3
Fixing Stories of Survival, Part 3
Suicide prevention is possible through the primary source experience of suicide attempt survivors. Addressing short-term triggers should…
Jim Irion
Sep 19
Autistic Inertia Is Not The Same As Doing Nothing
Autistic Inertia Is Not The Same As Doing Nothing
It’s a radical act of resistance and self-care
Jae L
Sep 19
My Autistic Eyes Make Contact — Uniquely
My Autistic Eyes Make Contact — Uniquely
Some blessings and challenges of having autistic eyes
Thaddeus
Sep 19
Being a Person is Hard: Situational Mutism
Being a Person is Hard: Situational Mutism
A comic
McDopper
Sep 19
Survivors Are the Key, Part 2
Survivors Are the Key, Part 2
In formal research terms, suicide attempt survivors are primary sources. We have lived through attempts at suicide and survived. There is…
Jim Irion
Sep 17
Sex, Writing, And Other Hyperfixations
Sex, Writing, And Other Hyperfixations
An Autistic woman’s special interests shape her life
LibrariAnna
Sep 17
Suicide Prevention Is Possible, Part 1
Suicide Prevention Is Possible, Part 1
In formal research terms, a primary source is the best research that professionals can ever use. A primary source is a person with…
Jim Irion
Sep 15
Autism and Training
Autism and Training
I haven’t written anything in a while here on Medium. I’ve started a thing or two and worked on something a bit that’s been brewing, but I…
McDopper
Sep 12
I Spent 41 Years Believing I Was Broken— Turns Out, I’m Just Autistic
I Spent 41 Years Believing I Was Broken— Turns Out, I’m Just Autistic
The battle to end four decades of self-loathing
Nicole Peery | RV living artist & writer
Sep 11
Discussing Suicide as an Autistic Person Is a Trap
Discussing Suicide as an Autistic Person Is a Trap
Here is everything you need to know from a survivor.
Jim Irion
Sep 10
Do You or Your Child Have Face Blindness and Don’t Know It?
Do You or Your Child Have Face Blindness and Don’t Know It?
How does it affect your life?
Alexandra Rogers, Ph.D.
Sep 10
Where Are All the Autistic Orgies?
Where Are All the Autistic Orgies?
Let’s quit masking and get our freak on!
Robert K Starr
Sep 8
Autistic People Are Dying From Suicide. Does Anyone Care?
Autistic People Are Dying From Suicide. Does Anyone Care?
September is suicide prevention month. How can the suicide of autistic people be prevented?
Andrea
Sep 8
I’m Definitely Not in Kansas
I’m Definitely Not in Kansas
There’s No Place Like Home
Autistic Fish
Sep 6
If I’d Been Diagnosed With Autism Earlier, Would It Have Changed Who I Am?
If I’d Been Diagnosed With Autism Earlier, Would It Have Changed Wh...
I was 39 when I got my diagnosis. What if I’d had it when I was 12?
Mark Somerfield
Sep 6
An Autistic Person Can Feel Powerless Without Routine
An Autistic Person Can Feel Powerless Without Routine
When the electricity went out, I shut down my emotional processing to make it through the dark days
LibrariAnna
Sep 5
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