Writers Fuel Myth that Autism Equals Intellectual Disability
We can definitely blame writers, reporters and journalists for contributing to the myth that autism necessarily includes intellectual impairment. […]
Punish an Autistic Child for Touching a Stranger’s Hair?
An autistic preschool boy unexpectedly felt my ponytail without me or his mother knowing this was about to happen. […]
Why Does Autism Need a Symbol? Other Conditions Don’t
Someone asked why autism needs a symbol and pointed out that other conditions like color blindness don’t have symbols. […]
Your Child CAN Be Autistic Even if They’re Social and Smart
Did a psychologist just tell you that your child can’t possibly have autism because they’re social, friendly, smart, very verbal and/or gives eye contact? […]
Autistics Have Same Face Expressions As NTs but Smaller
A groundbreaking study shows that Autistics actually have the same facial expressions as neurotypicals but are so faint that they get missed by NTs. […]
Hate When People Keep Saying Your Name When Talking to You?
Is it oddly unnerving when you keep hearing your name over and over when someone’s speaking directly to you and nobody else is around? […]
Not All Autistics Struggle with Back and Forth Conversation
The ability to have back and forth conversation does NOT rule out autism. […]
My Child Hardly Looks at Me when We’re Playing: Autism?
If your young child barely looks at your face while you’re playing together, just how indicative is this of autism spectrum disorder? […]
Are Sharks a Popular Special Interest Among Autistic People?
Have you noticed that many autistic people love sharks and either know a lot about these creatures or in some way, express their interest such as collecting all sorts of shark themed paraphernalia? [...]
Stimming, Fixations More Telling of ASD than Poor Social Skills
Stimming and “special interests” are more so hallmarks of ASD than are poor social skills, says a study. […]
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. […]
Autism Acceptance Month in April: 10 Things You Can Do
Here are 10 things you can do for autistic people for Autism Acceptance Month in April. […]
Is There a Such Thing As a Neurotypical with Autism?
Can a neurotypical person also be autistic? Does “neurotypautism” actually exist? […]
What Level 1 Autism Spectrum Disorder Is NOT
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. […]
In College and Think You’re Autistic? Five Suspicious Signs
Are you a college student wondering if you’re autistic? Here are five signs. […]
Can an Autistic Person Win a Staring Contest?
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 [...]
Short Fun Animal Self-Regulation Workout for Autistic Kids
Autistic kids can do this animal-based workout in just seven minutes. […]
Are ALL an Autistic’s Interests Obsessive or “Special”?
Ever wonder if every hobby or passion that an autistic person has actually meets the criteria for “special interest,” obsessive or hyperfixation? […]
Stimming vs. Stemming in Autism Spectrum Disorder
What’s the difference between stimming and “stemming” when it comes to the repetitive behaviors of autism? […]
What Do Autism and Sleep Apnea Have in Common?
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. […]
Journalists: Stop Saying “Living with Autism”
“Living with autism” or “lives with autism” is a fairly common descriptor used by print and broadcast journalists. […]
How Many Adults Think They Have Undiagnosed Autism?
More and more adults these days believe they might have undiagnosed Autism Spectrum Disorder. […]
Stop Saying “Suffers from Autism”: Neurotypicals Suffer Too
On the inspirational story TV show “Good to Know,” the narrator said Jackson “suffers from autism.” […]
What’s Replacement or Covert Stimming in Autism?
Here are guidelines for Autistics on how to suppress more noticeable stimming in public if self-consciousness is an issue. […]
Why Can’t “Mild” Autism Be As Real As “Severe” or Classic?
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. […]
Coloring Book Topics Match Autism Special Interests
It’s genius: There are now coloring books with “special interest” topics that will have incredible appeal to kids with autism – even adults too! […]
10 Autism Stereotypes Most Hated by Autistic People
Here are 10 stereotypes about autistic people that are most hated by autistic people themselves. […]
Is Level 1 Autism REAL Autism or just a Fad Diagnosis?
“All the adult autism diagnoses getting thrown around is an insult to kids with severe autism. You should see REAL autism.” […]
Why Mildly Autistic People Are More Abused than Severely
Why does it seem that those with high functioning autism get the brunt of abuse while those who are low functioning get treated better? […]
Autistics More Likely to Speak Up About Workplace Injustice
Yet one more reason autistic people make great employees; they’re more likely to speak up about workplace ethical dilemmas. […]
Why So Many Autistic People Love Dungeons & Dragons
Have you noticed that a ton of Autistics love to play D&D? It’s no illusion. […]
Will AI Ever Replace Autism Assessments by Humans?
With the increasing prevalence of AI platforms, will AI ever take over human assessments for autism? […]
Why Do Autistic People Like Board Games So Much?
Is it really true that board games are more popular among autistic people than with neurotypicals? […]
Younger Kids in a Class More Likely to Get ADHD or ASD Diagnosis
Why is it that the youngest kids in any given grade level are more likely to get an ADHD or autism diagnosis? […]
Why Are Autistic People More Likely to Have PTSD?
Why is it that it seems so many autistic people also report a diagnosis of PTSD? […]
Are Autistic People Obsessive of ALL Their Interests?
Can an autistic person have a “normal” level of interest in a topic? […]
5 Autism Traits I Thought Were Normal
For years I thought these 5 autism traits were normal until I began researching ASD and got my official diagnosis. Or almost normal. […]
Is Autism a Type of Learning Disability?
Let’s get this straightened out once and for all: Is “learning disability” a part of ASD? Does autism cause learning disabilities? […]
Autistic Empathy vs. Neurotypical Empathy: Comparisons
Autistic people have empathy. We just express it differently. It’s the psychopath who lacks empathy. […]
The Media Should Stop Saying “Suffers from Autism”
Journalists, reporters and other media need to stop saying “suffers from autism” when referring to an autistic person. […]
