DSM-5 Redefines Autism as a Unified Spectrum
In 2013 the DSM-5 introduced a major revision to how autism was diagnosed. […]
Modern Tools for Early Autism Screening and Diagnosis
Over the last two decades (as of 2025), research has shown early intervention can significantly improve outcomes for autistic kids. […]
Global Perspectives on Autism Diagnosis and Access
Autism Spectrum Disorder is recognized across the globe. […]
Future Trends in Autism Diagnosis and Research
Research is increasingly focused on identifying biological markers that could lead to earlier and more objective autism diagnoses. […]
Autistic Woman’s Reply to Sad Mom of Autistic Preschooler
At the event a woman with a toddler who didn’t know I’m autistic told me, “When my son was diagnosed with autism I was sad.” […]
How Obesity Damages the Brain in Autistic Children
Can inflammation in the brain from obesity cause an autistic child to have worse behaviors than if they were at a healthy weight? […]
5 Signs in a Child that Parents Might Deny Is Autism
Here are 5 signs in your child that point to possible autism that you’d never think could be a feature of being autistic. […]
Why Is There an Autistic Pride Day and When Is It?
Autistic Pride Day is more than just a date on the calendar — it’s a global celebration of neurodiversity, self-acceptance and the unique perspectives and talents of autistic individuals. […]
What is a SPIM in Autism?
You’ve heard of a SPIN: special interest. You’ve heard of a stim: stimming or repetitive, self-stimulatory behavior. […]
Autistic Child Loves Water, Can’t Swim? Drowning Prevention Tactics
It’s unbelievable how many parents won’t get their young autistic kids swimming lessons to prevent drowning. […]
Why RFK Jr. Is Obsessed with Autism and Not Obesity Epidemic?
Why doesn’t RFK Jr., go after a REAL epidemic such as obesity or cancer which unlike autism causes widespread death and debilitating chronic illness for millions more? […]
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? […]