Have you ever found yourself in a conversation where someone makes a statement you know is factually incorrect, or expresses an opinion that feels unfair or harmful? For a long time, my... Read more »
Receiving an autism diagnosis in adulthood, in my case, at age 30, is often framed as a moment of sudden clarity. While it provides a crucial framework for self-understanding, it also introduces... Read more »
As I approach the one-year mark of my doctoral journey, I have found myself reflecting deeply on what it means to navigate higher education as an autistic researcher. My PhD research focuses... Read more »
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 »