Louis Stay wanted help autistic children when he took a job as an RBT. The clinic was advertised as the modern “good ABA” that avoided the harmful practices associated with ABA’s history.
Comedian, autistic advocate, photographer, and film maker Sophie Lavender gives a Ted Talk about her experience with child abuse and how autism helped her to survive and maintain her sense of individuality– and her sense of humor.
Years before the story broke in the mainstream, a woman details her journey through the dark underworld of abusive bleach “cures” for autistic children.
One of the most hotly-contended points of division between the adult autistic community and the neurotypical parents of autistic children: explained.
Providing no-cost, ad-free, high-quality articles
by autistic writers and professionals.
We’re also working on several charitable initiatives.
Get weekly updates on all our stories
