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Quinn is one of the elders of autism. Diagnosed in the 1980s before most people knew anything about autism, including himself, the journey since has been one of learning, acceptance and growth. Now he does what he can to help others walk the same road in the hope that we will soon see a generation for whom being autistic is nothing out of the ordinary. Quinn is married, runs and creates the Autistamatic blog and video channel, and has a cat with enormous feet.
An Autistic Rat

An Autistic Rat

Autistamatic has created a new retro-futurist video series imagining if the autistic community’s influence had current 50 years ago. As always, these videos are powerful.

The Unintentional Bully

Unintentional Bullies

Bullying is generally thought of as an intentional behavior, but not understanding autistic people can lead to unintentional bullying.

Autistic Community Advocates

Who Advocates for the Advocates?

Autistamatic explores the difference between being an autistic person and an autistic advocate and what responsibilities are associated with assuming the title of “advocate.”

Can I Just Have a Quick Word?

“Can I just have a quick word?”

Any time an employer beckons with, “Can I just have a quick word,” the results are often devastating for autistic people.

Meet The Autism Parents

Meet The Autism Parents

The rift between autistic advocates and parents of autistics can be contentious. A look at this divide and why it persists with an accompanying video.

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