Tag: autism awareness

By now, we’ve all heard of COVID induced Zoom fatigue, but how does it compare with the autistic experience on a daily basis? Dana takes a closer look.

Many neurodivergents don’t feel comfortable in their own skin, perhaps due to a lifetime of being told you are lesser than or maybe as a consequence of our own brains working against us. Brian highlights ways we can garner that ...

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.

Neurodiversity advocate and teaching specialist, Sandra, presents a well-considered case to parents as to why we should have our neurodivergent children diagnosed.

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

Sometimes, obtaining an autism diagnosis for your child isn’t a straightforward, linear process. Sharon tells the story of her son’s diagnosis and how it makes her feel. Can you relate?

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

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

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.

Children on the autism spectrum often experience co-occurring conditions at a much higher rate than the general public. Here, Sharon discusses how it impacts her son’s life.

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.

Are we really broken, damaged goods? How discovering the neurodiversity paradigm changed the way Jordan thinks about our conditions. A frank discussion about autism, anxiety, and the guiding light of neurodiversity.