Tag: autism activist

Don’t miss guest writer, Amazon bestselling author, Michele Pitts-Brown’s fabulous tips on how to advocate for neurodivergent acceptance and inclusion.

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

Isidore writes about some healthy coping mechanisms that allow her to bring out the very best in her autistic life

The history of the Asperger’s diagnosis, including it’s roots with Hans Asperger, it’s incorporation into the ASD diagnosis with the onset of the DSM-V, and the type of people it impacts.

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.

Being non-verbal means different things to different people. Here’s an informative explanation of how it has played out throughout Jim’s life.

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.

Is the modern-day push for executive functioning skills destroying our creativity levels? Neurodivergent activist, Marta Rose, examines the evidence.