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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
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
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
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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
Every Choice Can Be a Struggle — Autism and Decision-Making
Every Choice Can Be a Struggle — Autism and Decision-Making
It is amazing how our interests change over the years.
Mark Palmer
May 19
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
I’m Sick Of Accommodating Neurotypicals
I’m Sick Of Accommodating Neurotypicals
I just can’t be doing with it anymore
Gareth Ceidiog Hughes
May 23
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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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
Reflections on Life as an Autistic Outsider
Reflections on Life as an Autistic Outsider
I was an outsider long before I knew I was autistic. But it is time we all started listening to outsiders as well as the mainstream.
Mark Palmer
Jun 4
The Autistic and ADHD Sides of My Brain Can’t Agree
The Autistic and ADHD Sides of My Brain Can’t Agree
My vision for the future is blurry
Jennifer Nelson
Jun 3
What Would an Autistic World Be Like?
What Would an Autistic World Be Like?
The world is designed by neurotypicals for neurotypicals. But what if it were not?
Mark Palmer
Jun 2
Living in My First Apartment
Living in My First Apartment
15 years ago, I moved into my first apartment. For the first time in my life, I had a place all to myself.
Victoria Duncan | In Her Own World
Jun 2
3 Unexpectedly Hard Things About Being A Neurodivergent New Mom
3 Unexpectedly Hard Things About Being A Neurodivergent New Mom
I knew it would be hard. But my hard was different from other new moms’.
Charlotte Hill
Jun 2
How A Consultant Is Succeeding With The Autistic Traits That Got Her Fired
How A Consultant Is Succeeding With The Autistic Traits That Got He...
They aren’t the weaknesses her former employers believed them to be
Gareth Ceidiog Hughes
Jun 1
Are We Immune To Marketing?
Are We Immune To Marketing?
Is there a correlation between being Autistic and not falling for gimmicks?
The AuDHDacity
May 30
The Best Decisions I’ve Made To Live My Life Fully as an Introvert (By a Past Extrovert)
The Best Decisions I’ve Made To Live My Life Fully as an Introvert ...
You think you can’t change your nature?
Carole Longe
May 30
Do Autistics Get Mistaken As Weak Because Of This?
Do Autistics Get Mistaken As Weak Because Of This?
People don’t seem to understand what our behaviour is actually an indication of
Gareth Ceidiog Hughes
May 29
The Devastating Impact of Repeated Exclusion
The Devastating Impact of Repeated Exclusion
Ongoing micro-exclusions can do huge damage in the long run
Mark Palmer
May 29
The Best Kind Of Industries For Autistics To Work In
The Best Kind Of Industries For Autistics To Work In
Some industries are better than others for people on the spectrum
Gareth Ceidiog Hughes
May 28
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