Poetry: Anonymous
Anantha Krishnamurthy
November 25, 2021
Anantha Krishnamurthy’s mind is a symphony and his body is a sound cage. This powerful poem is itself a beautiful triumph of sheer Will.
Culture & Identity
The continuously shifting justifications for pathologising non-conformists
Jorn Bettin
November 25, 2021
Following the trail of where Hans Asperger picked up the term autism I ended up reading a fascinating 1919 German book by Eugen Bleuler titled ‘Autistic and undisciplined thinking in medicine, and how to overcome it’. The content is not at all what you would think. The sands of pathologisation have shifted significantly.
Autistic Body Language is not Always Communication
Terra Vance
November 21, 2021
Autism Speaks proved Autistic people right, on accident, with a new screening instrument they’re advertising.
Autism and Religion: A silent anxiety
TrevorTypes
November 10, 2021
As a nonspeaker, Trevor Byrd internalized the religious dogma he heard his whole life in silent dedication. As he got older, his values conflicted with his rigid observance of Catholic canon. The support he received from his mom helped him to keep his faith and be true to his values.
Poetry: A/Typical Girl
Sofia Ghassaei
November 10, 2021
Sofi Ghassaei is a teen nonspeaking autistic with a creative and unapologetically fierce writing style that reflects the tremendous strength and power of her soul.
Poetry: Lost, I am home
Rumi Ottus
November 4, 2021
Rumi Ottus is a young nonspeaking poet who was inspired to write this after being moved by the beauty of a photo of a lush rainforest scene.
For the Survivors: Autistic people and our #MeToo memories
AFeralWolfChild
November 4, 2021
It’s not always women who are sexually assaulted and exploited. Disabled people, regardless of gender, are often victims of predatory relationships.
Professional Cuddling: A Safety Guide for Autistics
Kalina Jones
October 26, 2021
During the pandemic, alternative means of on-demand employment services became more popular. Professional cuddling is on the rise, which may present with safety concerns for autistic people.
Poetry: Intelligence
Anantha Krishnamurthy
October 26, 2021
This fun poem from audience favorite, Nonspeaking teen Anantha Krishnamurthy, explores the shifting season and the wisdom of migratory birds.
Good company in an era of peak cognitive dissonance
Jorn Bettin
October 24, 2021
From an autistic perspective cognitive dissonance manifests not in terms of contradictory beliefs, but in terms of complete alienation from the mainstream culture in industrialised societies. Most of the so-called foundations of our civilisation amount to a delusional level of wishful thinking. Our society is locked into paradigmatic inertia by fear and busyness.