#ShineOnMax becomes an international call to see autistic people as fully human and value their lives.
On Sunday, November 17, 2019, people around the world lit candles in honor and remembrance of Max Benson. The local vigil was powerful, but worldwide,
Before finding out she was autistic, one woman took a job as a registered behavior technician to provide ABA therapy to autistic kids. This is how training went.
Two autistic voices have risen to prominence in the mainstream media: Greta Thunberg, teen climate change activist, and Kodi Lee, the blind autistic musician and singer who recently won the popular show, America’s Got Talent.
The media has an obligation to uphold objectivity, fairness, and ethical reporting– but the coverage of autistic and other disabled folk is rife with inspiration porn.
Being diagnosed with autism when the symptoms are not obvious enough is difficult, especially for people of color.
The Aspergian is growing quickly, which is a testament to the power of the autistic community and the generous spirit of our readers! Welcome the FAQ section of our blog.
Autistic people, adults and children, are infantilized, gaslighted, and manipulated regularly by society– individuals and institutions. Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation that seeks
Aspergian contributors offer advice on how to deal with your autistic tween’s explosive emotions.
Why aspie-neurotypical relationships often start out with intensity and passion but fizzle and end in disaster.