The Harm of Not Telling Your Child They’re Autistic
If your young child was diagnosed with autism and you keep this a secret from them, it can cause a lot of harm. An autistic woman to whom this happened explains why. A child psychiatrist [...]
Why I Started a Digital Heath Company for Neurodivergent Adults
As an autistic and ADHD person with co-occurring chronic health conditions, my having to deal with the bureaucracy of healthcare can be overwhelming and disabling. […]
Can Head Banging in Adult Autistics Cause a Brain Bleed?
Can an autistic adult bang or hit their head hard enough to trigger a brain bleed? […]
Autism Traits that Can Make an Autistic Think They’re Not
If you suspect autism but then read these autistic traits, you might end up swearing you’re not autistic even though you really are. […]
Low Support Needs vs. Accommodations in Autism
When an autistic person requires “low support needs,” does this mean the so-called accommodations? […]
Should You Disclose New Autism Diagnosis to Your Cardiologist?
If you have a late diagnosis of ASD, should you tell your cardiologist, whether you’re being seen for heart symptoms or just for a routine checkup? […]
Why Do Moms Let Their Autistic Kids Get Morbidly Obese?
I’m slugging below the belt here in that it infuriates me that so many parents allow their autistic kids to get fat; I don’t mean thick, but obese. […]
Meet Tim: Autistic Man’s Artwork Sells on Tee Shirts
Timothy Blackwell’s dynamic drawings are printed on tee shirts, sweater tops and tote bags. […]
Autistic Music Band to Be Featured in New York Film Festival
We are the ASD Band; all our musicians are autistic and we write and record original songs. Here’s our message. ASD stands for Autism Spectrum Disorder. We are ASD Band (pictured above), and all of [...]
10 Reasons Some Autistic People Don’t Like Eye Contact
There are 10 distinct reasons why some autistic people avoid eye contact as much as possible or, if they do hold it, they still find it troublesome. […]
Autistic Professor Describes Life Undercover As a Neurotypical
An autistic college professor lived falsely as a neurotypical for 20 years. […]
Why I Mask My Stereotypical Autistic Stimming in Public
If I don’t care what anyone thinks of me, then why do I mask my autistic stimming (repetitive behaviors) in public? […]
Can Strength Training Reduce Adult Autistic Meltdowns?
Can strength training or working out with weights reduce frequency, intensity and/or duration of autistic meltdowns in adults? […]
World Autism Day: We’re ALL the Same Species
Neurotypicals must stop seeing Autistics as a subspecies or different species of human, and Autistic people need to do their part too as far as viewing humans as all one kind. […]
Don’t Assume Childlike Behavior in Adult ASD Means Low IQ
An autistic adult who presents childlike with an intellectual disability may actually have a high IQ and a professional job. […]
Autistic Imposter Syndrome: When You Doubt the Diagnosis
Have you been diagnosed with ASD but are now overwhelmed with the idea that you actually don’t have it? […]
Are Autistic People More Likely to Have Health Anxiety?
Is health anxiety more common in autistic people than in the general population? […]
A Life Skills App to Help Autistic College Students Thrive
A life skills app for college students with ASD, intellectual and other cognitive disabilities that helps them thrive while parents use an easy portal to keep track. […]
Eye Contact Seem Like You’re Invading Someone’s Personal Space?
Do you find that holding eye contact creates a sense that you’re invading or intruding upon someone’s personal space? […]
Why Autistic Kids Should Learn Eye Contact; Yes I’m Autistic
Autistic children SHOULD learn eye contact; it’s not “cruel” to teach them how to do eye contact and hold it. Avoidance of eye contact can be costly. […]
How NOT to Treat Your Autistic Child As “Less Than”
I was inspired to write this after reading about the mom who literally cried when her autistic teen was rejected by a girl he asked to be his valentine. […]
Rude Comments to Autistic Adults Who Stim in Public
Autistic adults tell of the rude comments they’ve gotten in public about their stimming behaviors. […]
Is My Autism a Disability or an Identity?
Though autism is considered a disability by the ADA, this doesn’t mean that every autistic person feels disabled or views their neurodivergence as a handicap. […]
Nonverbal Doesn’t Mean Unaware in Autism
Just because an autistic person isn’t looking at anyone nor speaking doesn’t mean they’re not following what’s going on. […]
Why I’ll Celebrate My One-Year Autism Diagnosis Anniversary
I was diagnosed autistic in middle age and will be celebrating the one-year anniversary of this diagnosis. […]
Autistic Support Network: A New Place to Connect for Autistic Adults!
This is a place for autistic adults to build relationships, share stories, experiences and ideas. […]
Can Autistic People Give Too Much Eye Contact?
It’s well-publicized that autistic people often avoid eye contact or give very little. […]
Think You’re Autistic but Are Told You Can’t Possibly Be?
Don’t let the naysayers talk you out of an ASD assessment if you’ve begun suspecting you’re autistic. […]
We’re Autistic; Here’s Why We Like to Watch People
Even though I’ve always felt like they were different from me, I’ve always found satisfaction in watching people go by. […]
Do You See Autism in an Undiagnosed Loved-One? Speak Up!
Navigating adult life with undiagnosed autism and then learning after the diagnosis that loved-ones suspected it all along can have devastating consequences. […]
Newly Diagnosed Autistic but Now Questioning the Diagnosis?
Do you have autistic imposter syndrome, in that despite your clinical diagnosis you’re now wondering if you really are actually autistic? […]
Employee Turnover is Expensive. DEI Helps Especially When Autistics are Hired
For companies struggling with high employee turnover rates, hiring autistic people can help solve this problem. According to Gallup, employee turnover costs businesses $1 trillion and is fixable. In addition to the cost of hiring [...]
Artistic vs. Autistic: What Applies to One Applies to the Other
Here’s a fun, lighthearted article exploring the words “artistic” and “autistic.” […]
The Internet Is a Wonderland for Autistic Special Interests
If only the Internet had been around at the time of my biggest autistic special interests! […]
Adult Autism Diagnosis a Game Changer for Math Tutor
Simon was diagnosed autistic in his late 30s and says this was the best thing that ever happened to him. […]
I Felt Fraudulent Identifying As Neurotypical Before My ASD Diagnosis
I thought I was neurotypical, but this just didn’t feel right. […]
My Neurotypical Sister Scored 4 on the Autism Quotient Test
I didn’t think anyone could be so “normal” as to score a 4 on the autism spectrum quotient test. […]
Autistic Women Explain How They Felt About Their Diagnosis
Six autistic women express how they immediately felt upon getting their late Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis. […]
Autistic People Who’ve Monetized Their Special Interests
It’s so wonderful and outright cool when an autistic person has figured out a way to make money off of a special interest (aka obsession or hyperfixation)! […]
How NOT to Prepare for an Adult Autism Assessment
An autistic woman explains what you should NOT do when it comes to preparing for an autism assessment. […]
