Here’s to the Mums of Autistic Kids
differentnotdeficient
October 2, 2019
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.
communication
Hell is Other People, a One Act Play
JD Leza
September 27, 2019
What is the point of communicating if people are going to ignore your message but focus on your “tone,” or tell you they know how you feel better than you do, or that your feelings are a problem? Why speak if they are only going to complain that you echo and script?
The “Severe Autism” Concept is Behaviourism’s Final Stand
Michelle Sara
September 21, 2019
I believe that those of us with platforms are obliged to share the words of non-speakers and seek their input whenever possible. We can’t do what the “anti-neurodiversity” crowd does; we can’t argue over whose voice is more acceptable.
How Do You Ask Your Crush Out?
patrickmagpie
September 15, 2019
Resident diva and listmaker extraordinaire Patrick Magpie, unsure in all of his inherent awkwardness, asked some friends about how to approach a crush.
Dungeons and Dragons and Not Hating Myself for Five Freaking Minutes.
artsaflame
September 5, 2019
…Warriors are good at some things, like smashing things with an axe and using all kinds of weapons, and wizards are good at others, like casting spells and knowing a lot about things you may come across. Every class has its own specialties and affinities, and a group needs a diverse set of characters to be able to tackle the challenges ahead. As I playfully filled out character sheets with what I imagined my own stats would be, it made me realize– “I’ve been playing the game of life all wrong.”
The Importance of Kindness Towards Autistic People
tompruyn
August 23, 2019
Autastic Tom shares a video on his communication and speech differences and the importance of kindness and tolerance for autistic people’s unique selves.
Parents of Autistic Children – Yes, It’s Hard, But Here’s What Can Make It Easier
Jaime A. Heidel - The Articulate Autistic
August 6, 2019
Yes, it’s hard to raise an autistic child when you’re neurotypical, but this will make it easier.
Double Standards: ABA vs. Facilitated Communication
Michelle Sara
July 30, 2019
There were a couple of things that spurred my dive into research regarding facilitated communication (FC) and other methods of alternative and augmentative communication (AAC).
Autistic Communication Differences & How to Adjust for Them
leonardoyeates
June 9, 2019
After a man starts a local autistic social group, he learns a lot about communication differences between autistic and non-autistic people.
Why Being Confused Is Absolutely Panic-Inducing for Most Autistics
Jaime A. Heidel - The Articulate Autistic
May 22, 2019
I’ve been doing a video series on YouTube for the past six months called, “Why Autistic People Do That”, and it has been one of