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. […]

One of the most persistent and damaging misconceptions surrounding autism is the assumption that it usually accompanies intellectual deficit, or that a low IQ is caused by autism. […]

It’s all here: the differences in special interests between autistic women and men. […]

There’s a big difference between autism acceptance and autism awareness. […]

We’re ALL human, so why do neurotypicals struggle to understand autistic people? […]

Just find out someone has a few autistic kids? Feeling sorry for them? Well here’s why you SHOULDN’T. […]

April is Autism Acceptance Month, but every day of the year is a good time to appreciate what the autistic mind can bring to humanity. […]

Many autistic people believe nobody likes them even though this may be false, but it doesn’t mean it can’t be true, either. […]

Microsoft Designer Image Creator refuses to generate the word “autism.”   […]

Embracing one’s autism can be transformative and empowering, leading to improved mental health and overall well-being. […]

One significant hurdle faced by Autistics is the mismatch between facial expressions, tone of voice and their actual feelings. […]

I’ve always gotten feedback from a third party that someone thought I was rude or that I “hurt her feelings” even though I hadn’t tried to. I’m autistic. […]

Kindly don’t say “Everyone’s a little autistic” next time someone tells you they’re on the Spectrum. […]

Here are 12 ways you can make your ASD blend in well with sensory over-stimulation of the gym environment. […]