Many autistic people feel pressured to conceal their traits to fit into a society that doesn’t always understand or accept them. This act, known as camouflaging, can involve mimicking social behaviors, suppressing... Read more »
Have you ever realized, years later, that you’ve been performing a version of yourself to fit in—and didn’t even know you were doing it? For many autistic people, this is the reality... Read more »
I exist in a fairly airtight echo chamber, talking to dozens, if not hundreds, of autistics every day. Within this environment, it’s easy for me to forget that most people don’t know... Read more »
Have you ever wondered, “Am I really autistic—or just overthinking it?” If so, you’re not alone. Many autistic individuals—especially those diagnosed later in life—experience what’s known as autism imposter syndrome. This form... Read more »
Autistic individuals are often unfairly stereotyped as lacking empathy. This myth can be hurtful and misleading. In reality, many autistic people do feel empathy deeply, though they may express it in ways... Read more »
Many autistic people know the feeling of always saying “yes” – even when every part of them wants to say “no.” You might go out of your way to keep others happy,... Read more »
ADHD, autism, and OCD are three distinct conditions that often share overlapping traits. This overlap raises a growing question in psychology: should these diagnoses be seen as part of a broader neurodivergent... Read more »
Receiving an autism diagnosis in adulthood can be life-changing. Many late-identified autistic people describe the experience as finally finding the missing piece of a puzzle. It brings clarity but also a flood... Read more »
Repetitive behaviors are a core part of autistic life, but they are often misunderstood. If you find yourself flapping your hands when excited or repeating favorite movie lines for comfort, you’re not... Read more »
The “high-functioning” and “low-functioning” labels assigned to autism grew out of an attempt to describe how much an autistic person can navigate daily life independently. But are they still helpful—or even accurate?... Read more »