Is Autism A Learning Disability? The “Spiky Profile” And Why IQ Scores Miss The Mark

Is Autism A Learning Disability? The “Spiky Profile” And Why IQ Scores Miss The Mark

If you or a loved one has recently received an autism diagnosis, you might be navigating a maze of confusing terms. Is it a learning disability? A learning difficulty? What does “high... Read more »
Positive Disability Identity and Choosing Blindness

Positive Disability Identity and Choosing Blindness

Sighted people tend to fear blindness as much as or more than other disabling impairments (Enoch et al., 2019; Scott et al., 2016). They view blindness as tragic and assume that blind... Read more »
Self-reported life satisfaction among autistic youth with and without intellectual disability

Self-reported life satisfaction among autistic youth with and without intellectual disability

Autistic individuals often experience lower life satisfaction than neurotypicals due to social isolation, unmet support needs, and challenges in navigating a world not built for them. Studying this area is crucial for... Read more »
Disability Barriers Autistic Girls Face In Secondary Education

Disability Barriers Autistic Girls Face In Secondary Education

Autism in girls often presents differently than in boys, with subtler social difficulties, more socially acceptable special interests, and greater masking of autistic traits. This can lead to underdiagnosis and lack of... Read more »
Enabling Definitions of Disability | Psychology Today

Enabling Definitions of Disability | Psychology Today

In 1904, H. G. Wells published a short story titled, “The Country of the Blind” (Wells, 2004). The story takes place in a village located in a valley hidden deep in the... Read more »
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