Explosion of Emotion
ryansheart
July 15, 2021
Ryan Lee confronts the myth that autistic people are stoic and lack emotional depth. He discusses the pain of losing connections and relationships.
Relationships
Bridging Communication: Conversations with Neurodivergent People
Matthew Rushin
June 30, 2021
Since he’s been home, Matthew Rushin has been learning a lot about autistic culture and seeing how many people are out there who are so similar to him. Here, he explores bridging communication gaps between autistic people and non-autistic people.
Connection in the Face of Rejection
ryansheart
April 1, 2021
Rejections are difficult, but they are a fact of existence for many autistic people. Ryan Lee discusses making and losing a friend over social nuance.
Home at Last: Finding Your True Family When You’re Misunderstood
AFeralWolfChild
February 14, 2021
Chosen family can be just as valuable as biological family. This can be especially important for Autistics who are often misunderstood.
Parenting Outcasts You’re Not Biologically Related To
Terra Vance
February 13, 2021
Family is more than just a biological relation. For those who never fit in their family of origin, found family is salvation.
Appreciating Autistic Chosen Families
hyperactivehypatia
February 12, 2021
Having others I can relate to who have both intersecting identities as part of their experience has been extremely helpful in figuring out how I should go forward coping with the challenges both these issues have caused for me.
Sensory Sex Hacks for Autistics
Dynamite Garden
January 30, 2021
Here’s the “ten things” article about sex you won’t find in the pop psych magazines that serve as sexual literacy for the mainstream.
Sapiosexuality: Is it an ableist concept or valid identity?
Dynamite Garden
January 13, 2021
Sapiosexuality is attraction to intellect above any other trait. Is it inherently harmful and what, or is it a valid sexual identity?
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.
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.