Before assuming an autistic person is being rude in a discussion, think about what that autistic person is having to do to stay in the conversation.
On Autistic Masking Image Description: Words forming the silhouette of a head from the side. The words are common phrases that people use that encourage
Cheyenne Thornton explores the common argument in behaviorism that ABA is appropriate for Black autistics because they need to be able to mask to avoid police violence.
Matthew Rushin explores personal identity and the self in relation to time, the body, and the soul.
One autistic woman thought she’d met her soulmate when she started dating her partner. She didn’t see the warning signs until it was too late.
Sophia Blanchard was a pioneer in air traffic as an engineering balloonist. She also was scared of loud noises and went periods of time without speaking.
“Neuronormativity” means that being neurotypical is the only regular, natural, and valid way to think, feel, behave, and communicate.
Sometimes, we have to learn someone’s language and trust them when they communicate who they are in order to find their rhythm.
What are the therapeutic benefits of nature and the outdoors? Russell James looks at ecopsychology as an accessible route to improving mental health.
Part One: We’re asking the wrong questions as parents of autistic children. Instead of asking if ABA works, we should be asking what are the consequences.