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. […]
How to Lose Weight if You’re too Big to Do Cardio Exercise
If aerobic exercise is too uncomfortable due to your size, you can still effectively lose weight with another form of exercise that’s much easier on your joints. […]
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. […]
Autistic Aversion to Stickers and Other Sticky Labels
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? […]
Do Autistic People Feel Different Among Other Autistic People?
Can an autistic person still feel out of place or like a misfit around others on the Autism Spectrum? […]
Why Your Eyes Water when You Hold Eye Contact
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. […]
The Many Signs Your Girlfriend May Be Autistic
I’m a woman with clinically diagnosed autism; here are subtle signs your girlfriend could be autistic. […]
Vibrating Floor Gives Unique Sensory Feel to Autistic Kids
The floor vibrates to music, giving autistic kids an amazing sensory experience that can reduce meltdowns, bring calm and improve focus. […]
Karate Made Eye Contact for Autistic Man So Much Easier
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. […]
Do Autistics Overestimate the Importance of Social Cues?
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 Autism Be Temporary, Transient or Come and Go?
Can the autism in an autistic person switch on an off, come and go or otherwise be periodic or transient? […]
Do You Suspect Your Sister is Autistic? TELL HER!
Don’t keep silent if you think your sister’s on the Spectrum. Mine made that mistake and cost me 20+ years. […]
What’s the Best Sports and Activities for Autistic Adults?
Autistic adults need to get more active. Here are the ideal sports and physical activities for adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder. […]
Three Clever Ways to Break Eye Contact if You’re Autistic
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. […]
Late Life Autism Diagnosis Was a Transformation He Needed
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. […]
Do Two Conversations at Once Overwhelm ALL Autistic People?
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. [...]
Do Autistic People Avoid Eye Contact with EACH OTHER?
Do autistic adults avoid eye contact among each other? There’s a lot on the Internet about autism and the avoidance of eye contact. […]
Subtle Signs of Mild Autism You Might Miss in Your Child
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. [...]
A Doctor’s Own Experience with Aggressive Skin Cancer
Eight years ago I developed a very slowly growing spot which became a nodule. There was a dimple or crater in the top, and the edges had a pearly appearance. Small blood vessels were [...]
Chew Necklace Is Weirder than Chewing on a Toothpick or Nails?
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 Don’t Like the “Disorder” in “Autism Spectrum”
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, Identity First Language! I Don’t “Have Autism”
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. […]
Sensory Clothes for Autistic People Inspired by Daughter
A mom to an autistic child came up with a genius idea: sell clothing that respects the sensory needs of autistic children and adults. […]
IKEA Employee with Autism Becomes Ambassador and Mentor
I’m glad that Autism Acceptance Month (April) gives me an opportunity to tell my employment success story. […]
Autistic People Can Excel in Emergencies: Superpower
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. […]
Do Neurotypical Kids Ever Hand Flap As a Stimming Behavior?
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 Is a Gift for this Teen Book Author and Writer
“Autism influences my life in so many positive ways.” – Ben Levin, prolific book author and writer […]
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! […]