While non-autistic friends and family members can have good intentions when talking about autism, it is important to navigate these conversations with an understanding of how certain phrases can inadvertently cause harm.... Read more »
We truly never know what goes on inside another person’s head, and this drives me crazy, in particular with my autistic son. Nat is a quiet man. He gives nothing away. Ever... Read more »
For many autistic adults, the experience of “losing” skills such as abilities like clear speech, social navigation, or even basic self-care, can be a source of profound fear and confusion. While the... Read more »
Recent research investigating the sensory experiences of autistic adults has identified a significant link between autism and negative interpretations of internal bodily signals. This internal sense, known as interoception, acts as a... Read more »
A major shift is transforming how we support autistic children, moving away from fixing “disordered” behaviors and toward embracing neurological difference. Traditional therapy often tried to stop natural behaviors like rocking or... Read more »
Temple Grandin, Henry Cavendish, Nikola Tesla, Hannah Gadsby, Emily Dickinson, and Chris Packham are all very different people who share some profound commonalities. Chris Packham is a naturalist and photographer, and an... Read more »
Current media portrayals of autism often rely on inaccurate or stereotypical representations that can be deeply harmful to how the world views the autistic community. While television and film representation is increasing,... Read more »
Autistic students often experience significant psychological and systemic barriers in mainstream education that often lead to long-term trauma. These barriers result in disproportionately high rates of school exclusion, chronic absenteeism, and school... Read more »
Imagine walking into a room where everyone else has been given a guidebook you never received. You are expected to follow every rule perfectly. If you fail, you are told it is... Read more »
Autistic adolescents in the United Kingdom experience significantly lower levels of school well-being compared to their non-autistic peers. While schools are central to a young person’s social and emotional development, new research... Read more »