As scientific investigations continue to explore and debunk suspected environmental contributors to autism, and unsubstantiated vaccine theories resurface, we risk diverting attention away from a critical public health question: How do we... Read more »
For as long as I can remember, I lived with a persistent, quiet realization: something about me was different, but I could never quite put my finger on why. While everyone around... Read more »
AuDHD is a grassroots term that arose from the neurodivergent community—largely through usage in social media—as a means to identify, learn about, and advocate for people who have both autism and ADHD.... Read more »
From my own research exploring autistic camouflaging (commonly known as masking) behaviors in educational settings, I have identified experiences of masking that are common amongst autistic students. This got me reflecting on... Read more »
Autism is characterized by differences in social interactions, nonverbal communication, and relationship style, as well as at least two of the following traits: repetitive movements, strong interests, sensory sensitivities, and/or differences in... Read more »
Historically, early autism interventions were developed entirely by non-autistic professionals without consulting the individuals who would actually undergo the treatments. This missing perspective sparked a comprehensive systematic literature review to analyze how... Read more »
Internalized ableism occurs when an autistic individual absorbs and accepts negative stereotypes, stigmatizing attitudes, and deficit-based narratives perpetuated by a neurotypical society. This psychological phenomenon transforms societal prejudice into personal self-reproach. Autistic... Read more »
Autism Acceptance Month in April 2026 marks a critical shift from basic awareness toward the validation of autistic lived experiences. Genuine support requires non-autistic peers to move beyond seeing autism as a... Read more »
Imagine walking into a high-stakes job interview where the silent rules are just as important as your resume. In South Korea, these unwritten rules can be exceptionally rigid. For autistic individuals, the... Read more »
Four years ago, I saw “Sara” for a therapy intake. When asked what brought her in, she tearfully recounted that she had been using social media to watch videos about her interests,... Read more »