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. […]

An autistic drone scientist helps autistic people get jobs in the drone industry, which is growing by the minute. […]

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. […]

Today I finally accepted my diagnosis. I am 38 and at the age of 35, I was diagnosed with autism. […]

Is it possible for an autistic person NOT to be disabled and never to have needed any social services or life skills support? […]

Is it just a stereotype or is it pretty much universal that every single autistic child is clumsy and not athletically inclined? […]

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 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? […]

Who, ME, autistic? But I was ultimately diagnosed with ASD, a neurotype you’re born with. […]

Hand flapping is a relatively common “stim” and among the most stereotypical autistic behaviors. Does this mean the person is “more autistic”? […]

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. […]

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? […]

Can an autistic person still feel out of place or like a misfit around others on the Autism Spectrum? […]

I’m a woman with clinically diagnosed autism; here are subtle signs your girlfriend could be autistic. […]

The floor vibrates to music, giving autistic kids an amazing sensory experience that can reduce meltdowns, bring calm and improve focus. […]

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 the autism in an autistic person switch on an off, come and go or otherwise be periodic or transient? […]

Don’t keep silent if you think your sister’s on the Spectrum. Mine made that mistake and cost me 20+ years. […]

Autistic adults need to get more active. Here are the ideal sports and physical activities for adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder. […]

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. […]

Perhaps you’ve read that hearing more than one conversation at the same time is sensory overload and overwhelming to autistic people. This comes up a lot in content written by autistic adults. […]

Subtle signs of mild autism in a child can easily be overlooked by even astute parents and teachers. Here’s a list of signs that you’d never think were due to Autism Spectrum Disorder. [...]

So a chew necklace is weird or babyish, but it’s manly for men to chew on a toothpick or acceptable for women to nibble on a pen? […]

I was diagnosed with ASD Level 1; I am not disordered or disabled. I’m neurodivergent. The DSM-5 needs to replace “Disorder” with a better name. […]

I’m AUTISTIC. I will never say, “I have autism.” Autism does define me. My neurotypical version would be totally different from my autistic self. […]

I’m glad that Autism Acceptance Month (April) gives me an opportunity to tell my employment success story. […]

I wasn’t “strong” when confronted with crisis. I was autistic. Yes, autism can create a superpower that enables one to hold it together during emergencies. […]

Some parents are worried their grade school child could be autistic because they flap their hands. But can hand flapping be normal in this age group? […]

“Autism influences my life in so many positive ways.” – Ben Levin, prolific book author and writer […]

Identical twins Jeff and Will have pronounced autism yet could leave most neurotypicals in the dust on mountain hikes. Hiking saved this family! […]

Do ALL autistic women have burnouts? If not, are they “less autistic” than those who have? Autistic burnout is the result of long-term masking that eventually can no longer be sustained. […]

Mentra is a free service that helps autistic adults find employment in their field. […]

Far fewer autistic people exercise when compared to neurotypicals. They’re missing out on so many benefits! Here’s your guide to getting started! […]