If the sudden, unpredictable bangs and blinding flashes of fireworks fill you or an autistic loved one with dread instead of excitement, you are absolutely not alone. For many autistic individuals, events... Read more »
A delayed emotional response means emotions don’t surface until long after the triggering event. Instead of reacting in the moment, feelings may emerge hours, days, or even weeks later. For many autistic... Read more »
The U.S Department of Health and Human Services offered health guidance at a press conference last week urging pregnant women to avoid using the over-the-counter painkiller acetaminophen, commonly marketed in the U.S.... Read more »
In the workplace, undiagnosed autism can have real consequences. Without understanding their differences, individuals may struggle to manage constant sensory stressors, unspoken social rules, or shifting expectations. The effort to mask these... Read more »
A new study maps the tangled connections between physical and mental health in autistic adults—revealing challenges that ripple far beyond the doctor’s office. Key Points Autistic adults face higher rates of both... Read more »
For many autistic people, work is a mix of opportunity and challenge — a place where unique talents can shine, but also where sensory overload, unwritten rules, and the pressure to mask... Read more »
The phrase “person with autism” uses person-first language, emphasizing the individual before the condition, while “autistic person” uses identity-first language, highlighting autism as a core part of identity. Which term is preferred... Read more »
When talking about autism, some prefer to say “person with autism,” while others say “autistic person.” The difference may seem subtle, but for many in the autism community, these choices carry weight.... Read more »
The phrase “using autism as an excuse” often appears in conversations about accountability and behavior. It raises a difficult question: when is someone genuinely struggling with autism-related challenges, and when are they... Read more »
Autistic individuals often tend to lean towards a bottom-up processing style. This means they may focus more on specific parts of information rather than integrating it holistically (top-down processing). While this detail-focused... Read more »