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! […]

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. […]

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. […]

Some autism checklists can make an undiagnosed Autistic think they can’t possibly be on the spectrum, and they end up never getting assessed. […]

Never underestimate how well a more severely autistic adult can take instructions in strength training. […]

Wondering if your amazing ability to heavily mask for years means you’re not autistic and are actually neurotypical? […]

For years I did these having no idea they were due to my undiagnosed autism. […]

“I do not consider Autism/Asperger’s to be a disability but rather a brain that functions differently from the neurotypical brain,” says Beau Shenkenberg, who was diagnosed at two with the then-termed Asperger’s syndrome. [...]

Is there a difference in how adults with high functioning autism engage in stimming behaviors compared to those with low functioning ASD? […]

Here are 15 signs you could be autistic even if you’re 100% self-sufficient and don’t need help living independently. […]

Here are 12 signs of the neurotypical spectrum disorder which affects a small percentage of people on the mostly autistic planet. […]

If a puppy can be trained to sit still while tennis balls bounce past it, why can’t autistic kids learn NOT to have meltdowns? […]

A devoted dad talks about how swing set adventures have helped his young autistic daughter with self-regulation and sensory issues. […]

Many Autistics report when they disclose their diagnosis they get sympathy responses like “I’m so sorry.” […]

You just got your official Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis. […]