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Endless Awkward Silences — The Reality of My Autistic Small Talk Deficit
Endless Awkward Silences — The Reality of My Autistic Small Talk Deficit
I am happy to talk to you — but don’t expect me to lead the conversation!
Mark Palmer
Jul 26
A Peek Backstage: What is Behind Autistic People’s “Lack of Social Skills”?
A Peek Backstage: What is Behind Autistic People’s “Lack of Social ...
Our “social deficits” depend on a myriad of factors.
Andrea
Jul 26
I Wish I Hadn’t Bothered to Apply for Disability Benefit
I Wish I Hadn’t Bothered to Apply for Disability Benefit
The degrading benefits system in the U.K. needs an overhaul
Sarah TC
Jul 25
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The “Gifted Kid” to “Disabled Adult” Pipeline that Swallowed My Twenties
The “Gifted Kid” to “Disabled Adult” Pipeline that Swallowed My Twenties
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
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
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
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
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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Why I Understand Why Some People Seek a “Cure” for Autism
Why I Understand Why Some People Seek a “Cure” for Autism
Being autistic can cause major problems for some, so why would they not want a solution? The answer, of course, is complicated.
Mark Palmer
Jul 25
Appearances Can Be Deceiving
Appearances Can Be Deceiving
By educating the general public as well as health and mental health professionals alike, stigma and fear against us can be averted.
Jim Irion
Jul 24
What Raves, Roller Coasters, and Autism Have In Common: An AuDHD Origin Story
What Raves, Roller Coasters, and Autism Have In Common: An AuDHD Or...
Have you ever felt joy so intense that the feeling needs a new name?
Shawntistic
Jul 24
This Super Mario Glitch Is No Small Thing
This Super Mario Glitch Is No Small Thing
How I got my Autistic teen talking to me
LibrariAnna
Jul 24
The Long, Hot Summer: an Autistic Sensory Nightmare
The Long, Hot Summer: an Autistic Sensory Nightmare
As I write this I am sitting comfortably INSIDE with air-conditioning hum hum humming throughout the building. Outside, the sun blazes with…
McDopper
Jul 23
Smiling for Social Media: What Happens if You Can’t Do It?
Smiling for Social Media: What Happens if You Can’t Do It?
Are social media only for those who know how to fake a smile?
Mathieu Belleville-Douelle
Jul 22
How Adjustments for Autistic People Can Help Everybody
How Adjustments for Autistic People Can Help Everybody
A few small changes can often bring huge benefits to many different people
Mark Palmer
Jul 22
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
Learn About Autism From an Autistic: Screen Time
Learn About Autism From an Autistic: Screen Time
Good or bad?
Wilson Burrell
Jul 15
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
The Masked Manager
The Masked Manager
My Autistic Journey From Burnout to Self-Discovery
Emi Wright
Jul 14
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
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