As an autistic adult, I desire strong connections and a sense of belonging, as most people do. However, sometimes being autistic means I face some barriers to accessing my social needs, which... Read more »
For many neurodivergent individuals, navigating daily social interactions requires social masking. This draining performance involves constantly editing expressions and behavior to fit neurotypical standards. A new qualitative study explores what happens when... Read more »
For a long time, I navigated my career by comparing myself to everyone around me. I felt the pressure to climb corporate ladders, apply for high-paying roles, and keep up with standard... Read more »
For decades, traditional education research studied autistic students from a distance. A comprehensive systematic review reveals how classrooms are finally shifting toward true collaboration with neurodivergent youth. Investigators systematically analyzed twenty-four international... 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 »
For many autistic individuals, navigating school, work, and social spaces can feel like walking through a minefield. The persistent feeling of being misunderstood is often compounded by a heartbreaking reality: systemic and... Read more »
Autistic individuals may find it harder to initiate and sustain romantic relationships compared to non-autistic individuals. Often, this disparity stems from difficulties in interpreting social cues, expressing emotions, and managing sensory sensitivities,... Read more »
Ableism is a form of discrimination and social prejudice against people with disabilities. It stems from the harmful assumption that disabled people are inferior, broken, or in need of fixing compared to... Read more »
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 »