Are You Scared Your Autism Will Shorten Your Lifespan?
Have you read that the life expectancy of Autistics is really low, even for only Level 1 autism? […]
How Short Is too Short for an Adult Autism Assessment?
Just how quickly can autism be determined during an assessment? It there a minimal time? How long should the evaluation be? Does length = efficiency? I was inspired to cover this topic after a man [...]
Can Autism in a Preschool, Speech Delayed Boy Be Missed?
Your preschool boy isn’t talking yet; a relative asks if he’s been checked for autism. You say “Yes, he doesn’t have autism.” But COULD he? […]
Would Autism Spectrum Be a Disorder if It Were Common?
Should majority mean normal? What if 98% of people were autistic? Would the neurotypicals be the “disabled” ones, struggling to fit in, hiding NT traits? […]
Autistic Rocking vs. Rocking a Neurotypical Baby
Isn’t it odd that rocking in autism is considered socially unacceptable, yet these same critics endorse rocking babies and toddlers in all sorts of ways. […]
I’m Autistic and Here’s Why I Go into “Blank Stare Mode”
Also known as the “Aspie stare,” this doesn’t mean we’re having some kind of abnormal mental situation. […]
An Autism Cure Is Like Removing the Symbiont in “Star Trek”
A thought experiment: curing autism in those who have it, rather than prevention in the future. What would people be like with their autism removed? […]
This Dad Empowers His Autistic Children Instead of Coddles
These parents of two autistic boys believe in giving them the tools to manage a neurotypical world instead of teaching them that the world owes accommodations. […]
Can Autistics Be More Self-Sufficient than Neurotypicals?
Can an autistic individual actually be more self-sufficient and independent than a well-grounded neurotypical person? […]
Do ALL Autistic People Have Impairment with Executive Function?
Based on content of autistic writers, it seems that executive dysfunction automatically comes with ASD. […]
Can Autism Be Ruled Out if the Patient Has Good Eye Contact?
Have you been told you can’t be autistic because you have good eye contact? Was your child denied an ASD diagnosis because they looked the evaluator in the eye? […]
Do All Autistic People Mask and Try to Act Neurotypical?
There’s much content by autistic people about how crucial masking is for “surviving” in a neurotypical world, but do ALL autistic people mask? […]
Can a Neurotypical Be Misdiagnosed with Autism?
You know that an autistic person can be misdiagnosed with something else, but what about the reverse: a neurotypical being misdiagnosed with autism? […]
The Autistic Competitive Edge in the Workplace
Looking for loyal, hardworking, detail-oriented employees? Hire autistic people. They’ll bring high productivity to your company in a variety of positions. […]
Restaurants Need to Be Autism Friendly; Here’s Why and How
Autism and sensory friendly restaurants, cafés and other types of eateries need to be the wave of the future so that the entire family can be comfortable and enjoy the experience. […]
Autistic Kids Will Love this Sensory, Interactive Sun Hat!
You no longer have to imagine a colorful, sensory-stimulating, therapeutic sunhat that can calm autistic kids and keep their creative juices flowing! This interactive hat may be just the trick up your sleeve for keeping [...]
Will My Nonverbal Autistic 8-Year-Old Ever Talk?
Is your autistic 8-year-old still not talking? It’s natural and normal for parents to really worry if their nonverbal child will ever have conversation. […]
Are You Autistic and Fascinated by Drone Science?
An autistic drone scientist helps autistic people get jobs in the drone industry, which is growing by the minute. […]
An Autistic Young Woman Describes Autistic Burnout
Katie Santoro, 26, was diagnosed with autism at 24. If you’re neurotypical and wondering what “autistic burnout” feels like, here’s what Katie explains. […]
My Autism, My Disability?
Today I finally accepted my diagnosis. I am 38 and at the age of 35, I was diagnosed with autism. […]
Are ALL Autistic People Disabled and Need Support?
Is it possible for an autistic person NOT to be disabled and never to have needed any social services or life skills support? […]
Can Autistic Kids Be Naturally Athletic and Coordinated?
Is it just a stereotype or is it pretty much universal that every single autistic child is clumsy and not athletically inclined? […]
Why the Pacing Stim in Autism Is Good for You
If you pace a lot as a stimming behavior, you should keep on doing this; it can help offset “the sitting disease.” Pacing is a common stim among autistic people. […]
Do ALL Autistic People Avoid Eye Contact?
Or does the Autism Spectrum include TOO MUCH eye contact? It’s no secret in the ASD community that many actually do make eye contact. […]
12 Ways to Deny You’re Autistic when You Really Are
Do you wonder if you’re autistic? Then suddenly you think, “No way”? Do you keep coming up with reasons why you can’t possibly have autism? […]
Why for Years I Never Considered Myself Autistic
Who, ME, autistic? But I was ultimately diagnosed with ASD, a neurotype you’re born with. […]
Does Autistic Hand Flapping Always Mean Severe Autism?
Hand flapping is a relatively common “stim” and among the most stereotypical autistic behaviors. Does this mean the person is “more autistic”? […]
Why Do Some Autistic People Smell Their Fingers?
Autistic people who sniff their fingers or fingertips will usually make sure nobody’s around to witness this. They know it’s not a “normal” behavior. […]
Autistic Aversion to Stickers and Other Sticky Labels
Are you autistic and hate stickers on things? Do you scrape off every sticker on any product you buy? Does the feel and even the appearance unsettle you? […]
Do Autistic People Feel Different Among Other Autistic People?
Can an autistic person still feel out of place or like a misfit around others on the Autism Spectrum? […]
Why Your Eyes Water when You Hold Eye Contact
It may have nothing to do with your tear ducts, social anxiety or “lack of confidence.” There’s a possible explanation that few threads mention. […]
The Many Signs Your Girlfriend May Be Autistic
I’m a woman with clinically diagnosed autism; here are subtle signs your girlfriend could be autistic. […]
Vibrating Floor Gives Unique Sensory Feel to Autistic Kids
The floor vibrates to music, giving autistic kids an amazing sensory experience that can reduce meltdowns, bring calm and improve focus. […]
Karate Made Eye Contact for Autistic Man So Much Easier
This autistic young man (above) once avoided eye contact as much as possible. Now he’s at ease with eye contact due to karate training. […]
Do Autistics Overestimate the Importance of Social Cues?
If reading social cues such as facial expressions is so important, how do blind people connect so well in social situations? A blind person can’t see faces or body language. […]
Can Autism Be Temporary, Transient or Come and Go?
Can the autism in an autistic person switch on an off, come and go or otherwise be periodic or transient? […]
Do You Suspect Your Sister is Autistic? TELL HER!
Don’t keep silent if you think your sister’s on the Spectrum. Mine made that mistake and cost me 20+ years. […]
What’s the Best Sports and Activities for Autistic Adults?
Autistic adults need to get more active. Here are the ideal sports and physical activities for adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder. […]
Three Clever Ways to Break Eye Contact if You’re Autistic
Victoria Jones, an educator and entrepreneur, is autistic. She shares three hacks for breaking eye contact while having a conversation – tricks that will go right past neurotypicals. […]
Late Life Autism Diagnosis Was a Transformation He Needed
Getting diagnosed as autistic later in life is a profound transformative process to be celebrated. One man explains what an ASD diagnosis meant to him. […]
