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. […]
OCD vs. Autistic Stimming: What’s the Difference?
How do you distinguish stimming in autism from the repetitive movements of OCD, especially OCD in someone without autism? […]
Your Nonspeaking Autistic Child May Be Able to Read
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 Learn Your Daughter’s Husband Is Autistic: 12 Tips
You just learned your son-in-law was diagnosed with autism. What’s your next step? How should you feel and think about this? […]
Why Some High Functioning Autistics Can’t Live Independently
Several factors contribute to why some individuals with high functioning ASD may struggle with independence, despite their high intellectual abilities. […]
10 Benefits of a Late in Life Autism Diagnosis
Discovering an autism diagnosis later in life can be a profound and transformative experience. […]
Is There an Excuse for Autistic Kids Eloping Overnight?
Once again an autistic preschooler escaped overnight and was found dead a few days later. Parent fail! […]
My Autistic Special Interest Brought a Woman to Tears
Here’s an uplifting encounter with a stranger who became teary eyed as a result of my autistic special interest (obsession). […]
How Short Can an Autistic Special Interest Last?
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? […]
10 Questions Autistics Want to Ask Neurotypicals
Just like neurotypicals have questions for autistic people, those on the Spectrum have questions for NTs. […]
Do I Hear Color Because I’m Autistic? I Love My Synesthesia!
I’ve been hearing color since I could remember; Autistics are three times more likely than neurotypicals to have synesthesia. […]
Intelligence of Autistic People: Stop the Myth
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. […]
How Do Autistic Special Interests Differ in Women and Men?
It’s all here: the differences in special interests between autistic women and men. […]
The Difference Between Autism Acceptance and Awareness
There’s a big difference between autism acceptance and autism awareness. […]
Why Don’t Neurotypicals Understand Autistics?
We’re ALL human, so why do neurotypicals struggle to understand autistic people? […]
