The four words every addict needs to hear: “It’s not your fault”
2020-05-24
David Gray-Hammond writes about the words he needed to hear as an active addict and sends a message: "It's not your fault."
My Dream as an Autistic Youth: An Autistic Renaissance
2020-05-24
Teen advocate J. Taylor looks at the rapid rise of autistic representation in the mainstream and predicts that autistics will see a boon in representation in the near future.
Why You Should Debate Neurodiversity
2020-05-22
A close family member once told me that neurodiversity will never be mainstream because it’s not currently a “mainstream issue.”
The Democrat-Republican Merry-Go-Round
2020-05-22
Emmanuel is tired of the illusion of democracy, of the choiceless elections, and of the corporate bailouts that always favor the wealthy.
Being Autistic & Taking Language about COVID-19 Literally
2020-05-21
Emma Reardon looks at how autistic people interpret things literally, at least on instinct, and how the language of COVID-19 creates extra layers of stress and emotional labor for autistic people.
Appreciating Life When Overwhelmed by Death
2020-05-20
Being surrounded by death at a time when social rules are disrupted is overwhelming. I mourn through immersion in nature and mindful appreciation of life.
How to Get Your Workforce Excited About Diversity & Inclusion
2020-05-20
Most diversity and inclusion initiatives fail more than 90% of the time. Here is how to implement a successful diversity and inclusion initiative in your workplace.
WHAT IS AUTISM? The Traits | Are You Autistic?
2020-05-20
Sophie Lavender with a YouTube vlog about what autism looks like in adults.
Game-Changing Research in the World of Communication Rights
2020-05-19
Skeptics have long tried to create doubt about the capacity for nonspeaking autistics who use spelling to communicate, but new research using eye tracking software proves agency.
Autistic People React to the Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ) Test — Part 2
2020-05-17
The most frequently-used screening measurement for autistic adults is the Autism Spectrum Quotient, or the AQ. But can it be reliable?