As an Autistic I Love the Phrase “On the Spectrum”
Diagnosed Autistic in middle-age, I very much embrace the phrase, “I’m on the Spectrum.” I think it’s cool. But not every autistic person feels the same way. […]
My Autistic Resting Bitch Face Is NONE of Your Business
As an autistic woman I don’t owe a stranger a neurotypical face. By the same token, an NT woman with a serious face doesn’t owe strangers a smile, either. […]
Meeting the Criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder Is Surreal
How could I have the same disorder – autism spectrum — as someone who hardly speaks, needs constant supervision and has meltdowns over small changes? […]
Racial Ambiguity, Colorism, Mixed Races: Autistic Special Interest
I’m autistic, deeply fascinated by racial ambiguity, colorism, the way people look whose parents are different races. […]
If You’re Autistic Would You Come Back NT in Your Next Life?
If you’re autistic imagine an angel appears at your deathbed and offers the chance to return in another life but as a neurotypical. Would you go for it? […]
Why I Was Hoping So Bad for an Autism Spectrum Diagnosis
Getting denied an autism diagnosis would’ve crushed me. I didn’t know what I was going to do if the examiner told me I was neurotypical. […]
Does Modern Living Make Autism Spectrum a Disability?
Because humans didn’t evolve to embrace fluorescent lights or noisy crowds in enclosed spaces; makes you wonder how many with autism breezed through life before modern technology. […]
Five Great Strength Training Exercises for Autistic Women
There’s no reason why autistic women can’t train their bodies to be strong, sturdy and ready to combat anxiety, depression and life’s curveballs. […]
Autism Spectrum: How a Special Interest Obsession Develops
Just exactly how do hyperfixations in autism spectrum disorder arise in the first place? Are they foreseeable? Or do special interests “just happen”? […]
I Will Look You in the Eye Even Though I’m Autistic
I want you to see me as confident and self-assured, and the Alpha part of my brain overrides the Autistic part when it comes to eye contact. […]
Autistic People CAN Enjoy Small Talk; Depends on the Topic
When I, an autistic woman, do “small talk,” the recipient may end up learning about ancient alien theory or why holding onto a treadmill sabotages the workout. […]
Autistic Traits that a Person Without Autism Might Have
There are quirky neurotypicals. There are non-autistic people who have what would be considered autistic traits. […]
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. […]
