Services for Special Needs Adults Often Practice Ageism
So many activities for special needs adults give an age range of 18-25, 18-30 or state “young adults.” This is blatant ageism. […]
Autistic Skeptic Requests Video of Typing Nonspeaking Autistic
Why don’t articles about nonspeaking autistics include videos showing them composing the eloquent commentaries they claim to create via letter boards or typing — with the camera aimed on the letters they’re selecting? [...]
Unconvinced Autistic’s 6 Questions About Rapid Prompt Method
I’m autistic and am disbelieving of the “rapid prompting method,” which is just another name for facilitated communication (long disproven by science). […]
Rapid Prompting Method: New Name for FC; Just As Unproven
Don’t let the funky name, “rapid prompting method,” fool you: This is facilitated communication in disguise with just some minor procedural differences. […]
Autism Doesn’t Shorten Lifespan; Obesity, Inactivity Do
If data on life expectancy for autistic adults has you alarmed, remind yourself that obesity and inactivity are the biggest influencers, along with smoking, when it comes to how long one will live. [...]
Autism As an Evolutionary Advantage to Human Survival?
If autism is an evolutionary trait only in humans, then wouldn’t this point to some sort of survival advantage? […]
Thin Arms & Legs in Autistic Young Men But Big Belly: Reasons
Many severely autistic young men have a belly that’s disproportionately large when compared to their arms and legs. […]
Is an Autistic Interest Obsessive if No Money Can Be Made?
Have you noticed that when money can be made off an intense interest, it's usually not considered an obsession, but in autism, when money can't be made, it's an "obsession"? Neurotypicals (NTs) study sharks for [...]
Can a Completely Nonverbal Autistic Give Eye Contact?
Is an autistic adult who’s 100% nonverbal capable of giving, let alone holding, eye contact? Let’s take a look at this fascinating topic. […]
ASD Special Interest vs NT Health Anxiety Deep Dive on Disease
Is there a difference between an autistic deep dive on a medical condition vs. a health anxiety deep dive by a neurotypical? […]
Why Are Nearly All Autistic Kids Who Elope Nonverbal?
Is this because an intellectual disability contributes to nonverbal status, and ID alongside autism would be why they’re more prone to eloping? […]
Got the ‘Tism? “Tism Tingle”? Words that End in “Tism”
Let's have some fun here. You're autistic; have the ‘tism. Here are many words that end in tism. In fact, there are so many, that referring to ‘tism as autism isn't as unique as you [...]
Autistic Taylor Swift Obsession vs. Neurotypical Version
Is there a difference between a Taylor Swift obsession by an Autistic and such by a neurotypical woman? […]
What’s the Point of Being Diagnosed with Autism at 60?
Many people including self-diagnosed Autistics want to know the point of being diagnosed with autism at 60 or even 50. […]
Why Many Autistic Women Love Studying Human Behavior
So many late diagnosed autistic women have always been fascinated by human behavior and psychology. […]
Why You Shouldn’t Pity Parents of Autistic Children
When you read that a mom has two kids with autism do you pity her? Do you cringe upon learning someone has three autistic kids? […]
Should Small Talk Matter to Autistic People? 8 Practice Tips
Small talk can seem pointless or difficult, especially if you’re autistic. But according to shyness expert and psychology professor Dr. Bernardo J. Carducci, small talk actually plays a big role in creating a kinder, more [...]
Neurotypical Small Talk Is Not What It’s Cracked Up to Be
A study shows that the small talk that’s lauded by neurotypical people isn’t as meaningful as it’s been made out to be. […]
Why Are So Many Autistic People Also ARTISTIC?
The percentage of autistic people who have art talent is much higher than the percentage of gifted artists among neurotypicals. […]
Is Mild Autism Really Just a Variation of Normal?
Are you inclined to believe that “mild” presentations of autism are really just variations of normal human behavior, even in kids? […]
How Common Is It for Most of One’s Kids to Be Autistic?
There are parents who have many autistic children. […]
What Happens if a Severely Autistic Person Has an NDE?
If a severely autistic person has an NDE, are they autistic during this experience or do they process information as a neurotypical would? […]
Can an Autistic Woman Have a Male Version of Autism?
You’ve heard that autism often “presents differently” in women than in men, but can women have a male version of ASD? What if a woman has masculine traits? […]
Dr. Leo Kanner’s 1943 Paper Defines Infantile Autism
In 1943, Austrian-American psychiatrist Dr. Leo Kanner published a groundbreaking paper titled “Autistic Disturbances of Affective Contact” in the journal Nervous Child. […]
The Birth of Autism: Early Theories and Definitions
The concept of autism as we understand it today began to take shape in the early 20th century. […]
Hans Asperger’s Legacy in Autism Diagnosis History
In 1944 just a year after Dr. Leo Kanner’s landmark paper, Australian pediatrician Dr. Hans Asperger published his observations. […]
1960s Autism Research: Behaviorism and Early Models
The 1960s marked a turning point in autism research. […]
DSM-III Adds Autism: A Turning Point in Diagnosis
In 1980, the third edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-III) was released by the American Psychiatric Association. […]
Asperger Syndrome in DSM-IV Expands Autism Scope
In 1994, the DSM-IV introduced a new diagnosis under the umbrella of Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDDs): Asperger syndrome. […]
DSM-5 Redefines Autism as a Unified Spectrum
In 2013 the DSM-5 introduced a major revision to how autism was diagnosed. […]
Modern Tools for Early Autism Screening and Diagnosis
Over the last two decades (as of 2025), research has shown early intervention can significantly improve outcomes for autistic kids. […]
Global Perspectives on Autism Diagnosis and Access
Autism Spectrum Disorder is recognized across the globe. […]
Future Trends in Autism Diagnosis and Research
Research is increasingly focused on identifying biological markers that could lead to earlier and more objective autism diagnoses. […]
Autistic Woman’s Reply to Sad Mom of Autistic Preschooler
At the event a woman with a toddler who didn’t know I’m autistic told me, “When my son was diagnosed with autism I was sad.” […]
How Obesity Damages the Brain in Autistic Children
Can inflammation in the brain from obesity cause an autistic child to have worse behaviors than if they were at a healthy weight? […]
5 Signs in a Child that Parents Might Deny Is Autism
Here are 5 signs in your child that point to possible autism that you’d never think could be a feature of being autistic. […]
Why Is There an Autistic Pride Day and When Is It?
Autistic Pride Day is more than just a date on the calendar — it’s a global celebration of neurodiversity, self-acceptance and the unique perspectives and talents of autistic individuals. […]
What is a SPIM in Autism?
You’ve heard of a SPIN: special interest. You’ve heard of a stim: stimming or repetitive, self-stimulatory behavior. […]
Autistic Child Loves Water, Can’t Swim? Drowning Prevention Tactics
It’s unbelievable how many parents won’t get their young autistic kids swimming lessons to prevent drowning. […]
Why RFK Jr. Is Obsessed with Autism and Not Obesity Epidemic?
Why doesn’t RFK Jr., go after a REAL epidemic such as obesity or cancer which unlike autism causes widespread death and debilitating chronic illness for millions more? […]
