Sexual Predators and Women on the Spectrum
Dana Vilker
January 12, 2021
One woman suffered profound physical, sexual, and psychological abuse before she was diagnosed as Autistic.
Relationships
My Neurotypical Friend Meg
The Autistic OT
January 10, 2021
In order for non-Autistic people to communicate effectively with Autistics, they have to adjust to our passion, our authenticity, and our need for room to express ourselves in our language.
On Autism and Adolescence: An Open Letter to My High School Classmates
Amanda Madru
November 24, 2020
I am autistic. The teen years are rough on everyone—there’s no question about it. Surviving them when you live with undiagnosed ASD and co-occurring, untreated major depression… well, speaking from personal experience, that counts as a special brand of hell.
Autism and Masking During Sex
Dynamite Garden
November 11, 2020
I’m an autistic woman in a stable, mostly healthy marriage. I think our problems are minor compared to other people’s problems. But somebody needs to
Spectrum Critters Comics: Your Voice
artsaflame
July 12, 2020
The Spectrum Critters are back with a message about the difficulty of using your voice. Whether your voice is loud or quiet, written or spoken– or not words at all, the way you communicate is unique and valuable! There’s always someone who needs to hear from you.
Advice for Raising NeuroDivergent Children
bneal89
April 27, 2020
Here’s how to stop engaging your autistic child in fruitless power struggles and how to engage their natural desire to help others for a better, more peaceful relationship.
Navigating ND-NT partnerships
meckerdphd
April 22, 2020
Dr. Marcia Eckerd is a psychologist who has been working with autistic people for thirty years. She draws from her experience to give couples tips for understanding each other.
Four Words: You Need to Change
johnadriance7
April 6, 2020
Beginning when he was young, and throughout is life, John was told that he needed to change. This forced him to resent and feel ashamed of being autistic. Here’s how he found the soil to grow in the light of acceptance.
Infighting in the Autistic Community: a case for unity.
Russell James
March 20, 2020
Russell James takes a hard look at the fighting with in the autistic community, calling for a truce and solidarity between people who have the same goals.
Coming Out to Family and Friends as Autistic
Jude Clee
March 14, 2020
In this article, Jude Clee takes a brief look at the difficulties that autistic people face when opening up about being autistic and shares some of her experiences.
