Is an Adult Autism Diagnosis Less Valid than Childhood Ones?
I’m fed up with these skeptics who think that in order for an autism diagnosis to be valid it must be given in childhood. […]
I’m fed up with these skeptics who think that in order for an autism diagnosis to be valid it must be given in childhood. […]
Here are 10 things you can do for autistic people for Autism Acceptance Month in April. […]
Can a neurotypical person also be autistic? Does “neurotypautism” actually exist? […]
I was inspired to cover this after seeing a YouTube where a Level 1 autistic woman strongly implied that ALL Level 1’ers need help with adulting. […]
Are you a college student wondering if you’re autistic? Here are five signs. […]
My autism may very well be the reason that I CAN win a staring contest. How’s this possible: prolonged eye contact by an Autistic with a stranger in a contest? My autism doesn’t come with [...]
Autistic kids can do this animal-based workout in just seven minutes. […]
Ever wonder if every hobby or passion that an autistic person has actually meets the criteria for “special interest,” obsessive or hyperfixation? […]
What’s the difference between stimming and “stemming” when it comes to the repetitive behaviors of autism? […]
Autism and obstructive sleep apnea have something peculiar in common, and it’s not what you’re thinking, or at least, very likely not what you’re thinking. […]
“Living with autism” or “lives with autism” is a fairly common descriptor used by print and broadcast journalists. […]
More and more adults these days believe they might have undiagnosed Autism Spectrum Disorder. […]
On the inspirational story TV show “Good to Know,” the narrator said Jackson “suffers from autism.” […]
Here are guidelines for Autistics on how to suppress more noticeable stimming in public if self-consciousness is an issue. […]
Here we go again: This time it’s psychiatrist Max Pemberton who claims autism can only exist “profoundly” and that an actual spectrum doesn’t exist. […]
It’s genius: There are now coloring books with “special interest” topics that will have incredible appeal to kids with autism – even adults too! […]
Here are 10 stereotypes about autistic people that are most hated by autistic people themselves. […]
“All the adult autism diagnoses getting thrown around is an insult to kids with severe autism. You should see REAL autism.” […]
Why does it seem that those with high functioning autism get the brunt of abuse while those who are low functioning get treated better? […]
Yet one more reason autistic people make great employees; they’re more likely to speak up about workplace ethical dilemmas. […]
Have you noticed that a ton of Autistics love to play D&D? It’s no illusion. […]
With the increasing prevalence of AI platforms, will AI ever take over human assessments for autism? […]
Is it really true that board games are more popular among autistic people than with neurotypicals? […]
Why is it that the youngest kids in any given grade level are more likely to get an ADHD or autism diagnosis? […]
Why is it that it seems so many autistic people also report a diagnosis of PTSD? […]
Can an autistic person have a “normal” level of interest in a topic? […]
For years I thought these 5 autism traits were normal until I began researching ASD and got my official diagnosis. Or almost normal. […]
Let’s get this straightened out once and for all: Is “learning disability” a part of ASD? Does autism cause learning disabilities? […]
Autistic people have empathy. We just express it differently. It’s the psychopath who lacks empathy. […]
Journalists, reporters and other media need to stop saying “suffers from autism” when referring to an autistic person. […]
How do you distinguish stimming in autism from the repetitive movements of OCD, especially OCD in someone without autism? […]
Don’t assume a nonverbal or non-conversational autistic person can’t read or can’t learn to read. Parents need to take the bull by the horns. […]
You just learned your son-in-law was diagnosed with autism. What’s your next step? How should you feel and think about this? […]
Several factors contribute to why some individuals with high functioning ASD may struggle with independence, despite their high intellectual abilities. […]
Discovering an autism diagnosis later in life can be a profound and transformative experience. […]
Once again an autistic preschooler escaped overnight and was found dead a few days later. Parent fail! […]
Here’s an uplifting encounter with a stranger who became teary eyed as a result of my autistic special interest (obsession). […]
Is a special interest in autism as much of a hyperfixation if it lasts only a week vs. many years? Just how short-lived can an autistic obsession ever be? […]
Just like neurotypicals have questions for autistic people, those on the Spectrum have questions for NTs. […]
I’ve been hearing color since I could remember; Autistics are three times more likely than neurotypicals to have synesthesia. […]