‘Treating’ My Autism Myself While Waiting for Professional Help
Isidore writes about some healthy coping mechanisms that allow her to bring out the very best in her autistic life
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Autism Criteria Reevaluated: Theory of Mind Deficit
Are deficits in theory of mind across the board in all autistics? Resident researcher, Sullivan Swift, investigates the research behind this notion.
Communication is a Two-Way Street: Reframing autism & neurodivergence as a difference, rather than a disorder
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.
LAST CHRISTMAS…
Christmas can be a difficult time for kids on the spectrum. Be it coping with changes in routine, overwhelm from festive decorations or guests, difficulties with food, or general anxieties. Sharon blogs about how her 10-year old autistic son coped ...
Autism’s Uncanny Valley: The Curse of Being “High Functioning/Low Support”
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.