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 »
What if ADHD captures the restless, scattered edges of your experience, yet quieter, more unyielding traits remain unexplained? Or what if autism deeply resonates with your sensory world and relational patterns, but... Read more »
When it comes to autism research, we often only hear from those who can most easily navigate the academic world. This leaves those with the highest support needs on the outside looking... Read more »
Scientists recently conducted a large community survey to explore how the age of autism diagnosis impacts well-being. They looked at 769 autistic adults to see if getting a name for their experiences... Read more »