Autism Knows No Limits for These Mountain Hiking Twins
Identical twins Jeff and Will have pronounced autism yet could leave most neurotypicals in the dust on mountain hikes. Hiking saved this family! […]
Good Eye Contact Comes Naturally for Some Autistic People
Some autistic people have always had good eye contact and never had to “learn” or “practice” it. […]
Does Every Autistic Woman Eventually Have a Burnout?
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. […]
Free Service Helps Autistic People Find Inclusive Employment
Mentra is a free service that helps autistic adults find employment in their field. […]
Exercise Benefits Autistic Adults: Fitness, Confidence, Less Anxiety
Far fewer autistic people exercise when compared to neurotypicals. They’re missing out on so many benefits! Here’s your guide to getting started! […]
10 Autistic Signs in My Childhood that Got Missed
In today’s environment, my childhood autistic signs probably wouldn’t have gotten missed by savvy teachers or perhaps my parents. […]
We’re on the Autism Spectrum and Here’s Why We Stim
Don’t understand why autistic people need to stim so much? You WILL after reading what 10 autistic adults have to say. […]
I’m Autistic and Here’s Why I Give Eye Contact
Not all autistic people hate looking into someone’s eyes. Eye contact is crucial for me, but as an emitter of information rather than as a receiver. […]
More Autistic People Need to Get into Physical Fitness
Even those on the highest end of the Spectrum are more likely to be sedentary when compared to the general population. Let’s change this! […]
What Trait Is Universal in ALL Autistic People?
What is the one trait that every single person with Autism Spectrum Disorder has? […]
Do ALL Autistic People Have Meltdowns and Shutdowns?
Or is it that the autistic people who never have them don’t write about this? Just how many autistic adults DON’T have meltdowns? […]
Worried that an Online Test Said You Could Be Autistic?
Did you get a result from an autism questionnaire that indicates “autistic traits” or a suspicion for autism? Worried? […]
You Might Be Autistic if You Think These Thoughts
If you’ve ever had the following thoughts, this could be a sign of autism. Don’t let autism sink under the radar. These thoughts are very telling. […]
Autistic Special Interest vs. Neurotypical Hobby: the Difference?
The line between what makes an interest “special” or “obsessive,” and what makes it “normal” can be quite blurry. […]
Autistic Entrepreneur Opens Gym for Autistic Kids & Adults
This quiet gym specializes in training autistic and other challenged adults and youth to achieve their fitness goals. And its owner is autistic. […]
What is Autism Acceptance? And Other Questions for Autism Acceptance Month
Autism awareness is not autism acceptance. Here’s what you may NOT know about autism. […]
If You Have Good Eye Contact Can You Still Be Autistic?
I’m an autistic woman who uses eye contact to assert authority and dominance. To observers I have good eye contact. Here’s what’s really going on. […]
Mom to Two Autistic Kids Wouldn’t Have It Any Other Way
Autism, Advocacy, Awareness: three words I never imagined would define a large part of my life when I became mother. […]
Two Autistic Women Discuss Why They Avoid Eye Contact
Two articulate autistic women explain in detail what their unique challenges with eye contact are. It isn’t about bashfulness or dislike of people. […]
Can Autistic People Make Good Personal Trainers?
Are you autistic and considering a personal training career? Here’s answers to all your questions and complete guidelines. […]
What Making Eye Contact Is Like for an Autistic Man
An autistic man describes in detail what holding eye contact is like for him. He also explains how he taught himself to hold eye contact. […]
Helping Autistic Children With Incontinence Adjust to School
Returning to school can be a source of stress and anxiety for autistic children, as their relaxing summer schedule suddenly changes. […]
If Your Baby Won’t Look at You Does this Mean Autism?
If your infant does not look at you, this may or may not be a sign of autism. […]
Are All Autistic Children Necessarily Withdrawn?
Is a “quirky” child possibly autistic even though they seem to be very socially interactive and uncomfortable being alone? Of course, not all introverted children meet the diagnostic criteria for autism. […]
