Autistic people and the fear of death
David Gray-Hammond
November 25, 2021
David Gray-Hammond links the systemic factors that contribute autistic insomnia to the pervasive fear of death many of us experience.
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The political effort to separate autism from “severe autism” is misguided at best
sebastianthedude
November 12, 2021
Sebastian Rubino writes a response to the coalition “Act Now for Severe Autism,” urging for more respect for all autistic people with any level of support needs.
On Perseverence
arjunvagarwal
October 8, 2021
As a nonspeaking autistic, Arjun has faced many obstacles, but his tenacity, warmth, and the support of his family have kept him soldiering forward.
“Control Issues” and Autistics: Understanding & Navigating a Basic Autistic Needs
Kalina Jones
October 1, 2021
Kalina Jones explores the word “control” as it’s often used as a word weaponized against autistic people. Instead, she focuses on the need for autistic people to have agency over their own lives.
Dear Mom, I am Autistic:
AdamAuron Lodestone
September 28, 2021
Adam Lodestone, now 50, writes a letter to his mother as his childhood self. How would this compare to the letter your childhood self would write to your parents?
Why You Shouldn’t Participate in the Blue Bucket Trend This Halloween
Rachel Strickland
September 26, 2021
Social media is pushing a new trend to buy blue buckets to identify autistic kids and adults on Halloween, but the autistic community cautions against it. Here’s why.
The Hidden Strength of Autistic Moms in a Neurotypical Mom Culture
Jude Clee
September 13, 2021
Parents of autistic children, especially non-autistic moms, take up most of the space in the narrative about autism. Jude Clee points out the lack of representation from autistic moms.
Forgoing and Going: The best and worst feelings autistics feel
Tejas Rao Sankar
July 28, 2021
Tejas Rao Sankhar is a nonspeaking apraxic autistic. He talks about what feelings are the worst– and the best– when your brain and body don’t always communicate.
Talent Isn’t Enough: Ableism & “Gifted” Autistics
AdamAuron Lodestone
July 19, 2021
Autistic people are often highly skilled or have well-developed talents, which causes the world to see them as having high earning potential. But that’s not what happens. Here’s why.
Five not-so-brief tips on how to travel as an Autistic Person
Schereeya
July 17, 2021
If you’re traveling while autistic and nervous about the social rules and norms of navigating new places, these tips can help!
