There’s much content by autistic people about how crucial masking is for “surviving” in a neurotypical world, but do ALL autistic people mask? […]

You know that an autistic person can be misdiagnosed with something else, but what about the reverse: a neurotypical being misdiagnosed with autism? […]

Looking for loyal, hardworking, detail-oriented employees? Hire autistic people. They’ll bring high productivity to your company in a variety of positions. […]

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. […]

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 [...]

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 […]