Autistic people are at a high risk of being assaulted by sexual predators. This is one woman’s story and the factors that positioned her to be so vulnerable.
I’m a punk. I’m a rebel. I think one of the most badass things you can do is fight the system, and the biggest system there is is the culture of division and the human nature of defensiveness.
Perceptive Observational Analysis refers to the way autistic minds intake and process information.
It wasn’t a bad day, in fact it was pretty good. I had worked a little overtime and was bringing some dinner home to my
What exactly is executive (dys)function, and what does it look like in everyday life? A hopeful exploration for autistics and ADHDers.
The knowledge of being autistic and engaging with the autistic community has restored my faith in my intuition. This poem describes the dialogue I wish to have with those who advise me against my intuition.
I cannot speak for fathers, but being a mother is hard work. It’s not like it is in the movies or the adverts on TV.
“I could tell she had no idea my son was autistic. She asked him why he wasn’t in class and …and he looked away and wouldn’t say anything else.”
Resident diva and listmaker extraordinaire Patrick Magpie, unsure in all of his inherent awkwardness, asked some friends about how to approach a crush.
Caregiver fatigue is a real phenomenon, especially if the caregiver is also disabled. Practical life tips for managing and reducing fatigue and burnout.