Unintentional Bullies
autistamatic
February 23, 2020
Bullying is generally thought of as an intentional behavior, but not understanding autistic people can lead to unintentional bullying.
Relationships
College: The Highs and Lows For An Autistic Student
sebastianthedude
February 18, 2020
One autistic college student found out the hard way that college was not what he had expected, and navigating the social terrain was a clumsy journey.
On helping children to not feel responsible for other people’s emotions
juliebouchonville
February 8, 2020
Being unpredictable, inconsistent, and uncommunicative can cause a child a lifetime of writing about managing the unpredictable emotions of everyone around them. Here’s how to avoid that for children in your charge.
10 Good Boundaries to Have as an Autistic Advocate so Haters Don’t Burn You Out
ladysnessa
February 7, 2020
Advocacy is very hard, and dealing with the intricate nuances and communication differences in autistic advocacy can make it even more difficult to navigate.
17 Ways to Say “I Love You” in Neurodivergent
Save the Neurotypicals
February 4, 2020
Neurodivergent people often express their affection in ways that are not interpreted as love by neurotypicals.
The Coveted Driver’s License. On Driving (or not) While Autistic
neurodivergentgrrrl
January 24, 2020
Driving can be an overwhelming and terrifying experience, especially when you’re autistic. So why is it expected of everyone?
Hockey Rules and Other Opinions
Trevor
January 23, 2020
Sharing opinions shouldn’t be a privilege, but for autistic people without access to the right communication tools, sharing opinions is not an option. Trevor wants that to change.
He Killed My Cat: On the dangers of dating while autistic
pastthequasar
January 6, 2020
After a lifetime of gaslighting and invalidation, and not knowing she was autistic, one woman reflects on the dangerous situations she was in because she was taught to ignore red flags and not trust her own feelings.
The Real Reasons Autistic People Are Stressed During the Holiday Season
Terra Vance
December 12, 2019
Autistic people struggle with the holiday season for reasons that go beyond just sensory difficulties and limited social batteries. Here’s why.
Don’t Confront Your Autistic Loved One About Concerning Behavior… Investigate Instead
Jaime A. Heidel - The Articulate Autistic
December 9, 2019
If you’re frequently at odds with the autistic person in your life, this communication difference may be why… And here’s how to overcome it.