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 [...]
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? […]
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? […]
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. […]
Also known as the “Aspie stare,” this doesn’t mean we’re having some kind of abnormal mental situation. […]
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? […]
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 an autistic individual actually be more self-sufficient and independent than a well-grounded neurotypical person? […]
Based on content of autistic writers, it seems that executive dysfunction automatically comes with ASD. […]
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? […]
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. […]
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. […]
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? […]
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. […]
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. […]
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. […]
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. […]
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. […]
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. [...]
