Tag: actually autistic

Jim Hoerricks, PhD, takes a closer look at the autistic experience and the right to exist.

Many neurodivergents undergo bullying in their formative years and, indeed, through into adulthood. Ana-Maria discusses how a teenage girl in high school completely uprooted her existence and changed her for good. But, should we forgive the perpetrators?

Is ABA damaging to autistics? Resident researcher, Sullivan Swift, takes an in-depth look at the research evidence…

Guest writer, Laura Crowley from Connect Consultancy, discusses the positives and negatives of the autism diagnosis.

Are deficits in theory of mind across the board in all autistics? Resident researcher, Sullivan Swift, investigates the research behind this notion.

If autism can be considered a natural variation in humanity, should we even be seeking a medical diagnosis? Jim Hoerricks, PhD, investigates this theory.

Autism is often misdiagnosed in adults as conditions like Borderline Personality Disorder, Schizotypal Personality Disorder, ADHD, or PTSD. Isidore examines the traumatic lead up to her autism diagnosis and highlights the difficulties of women and minorities, in particular.

Is autism really a DISORDER? Our resident researcher, Sullivan Swift, provides us with two very informative pieces of research regarding autistic communication that weighs heavily into this debate.

Guest author, Tim Goldstein, provides a downloadable PDF to give your management team with tips for how to get the best out of your autistic brain at work.

Disruption of routine during the holidays can be problematic in autism. Here, Jim discusses psych theories that explain why the autistic brain uses routine and how he believes ABA is detrimental to the health of all autistics.

Touch can be a ‘touchy’ issue for many neurodivergents. Due to differences in brain wiring, some may avoid touch while others almost need too much! Our resident body language expert, Sophie, delves into why our brains need touch and provides ...

How does autistic depression differ from neurotypical depression? What are the signs/symptoms? And what can you do to help?

Many people are beginning to put 2+2 together to see the links between the diagnoses of autism and Borderline Personality Disorder. Jade points out five ways the two conditions overlap.

The sum of our symptoms makes us unique to only ourselves and no one else! Here, Jim discusses his autism, sensory, and gut issues to highlight how we often differ from others with the same diagnosis.

Autism and neurodiversity advocate, Tim Goldstein, discusses the curse of being a so-called high functioning autistic. Those who are higher functioning are required to pass as neurotypical which is a standard that’s almost impossible to meet.

Jordan takes a closer look at autism and its common comorbidities, and discusses how some co-occurring conditions can be seen as a double strength.