Autism

Find personal perspectives, tips and insights, and conversations with entrepreneurs, activists, researchers, and creators changing what it means to be neurodivergent.

October 25, 2021

How to cope with Halloween when you are Autistic

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Tips on how to make the Halloween Period less scary

May 29, 2021

Happy Birthday? Why birthdays might not be a cause of celebration for Autistic people

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Birthdays can be overwhelming and exhausting (even if you’re in sensory control)

April 21, 2021

An intro to sensory processing difficulties

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What are sensory processing difficulties and what do they have to do with neurodiversity? Read on to find out more

April 3, 2021

Autism Awareness Month: focusing on burnout and compassion

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Past World Autism Awareness weeks have been geared at helping neurotypicals understand what our lives are like, but autistic people don’t receive much understanding or compassion in return. What I really hope for in these periods of ‘awareness’, are for autistic adults to find some comfort and perhaps learn how to make sense of some aspects of their autistic identity.

March 4, 2021

Eating Disorder Recovery, Autism & Sensory Sensitivity

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The public resources for supporting my eating disorder recovery did not take into account my experiences and needs as an autistic and sensory sensitive person. This needs to change.

October 7, 2020

Being unknowingly Autistic at university

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What it was like starting university without knowing I was autistic (and some tips if you’re starting out, too)

June 30, 2020

Coming out in adulthood: I’m Autistic, in my 30s and I’m non-binary

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Coming out as non-binary as an autistic adult

September 4, 2019

Autism & communication

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This is the first in a bi-monthly series written by voices within the autism community that we want to amplify. Jade Page is a UK-based mom to two kids with autism. This is her story about finding the right resources to support her kids with communication.

February 21, 2019

Understanding Autism: traits, strengths, and neuroinclusive support

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Autism is often misunderstood, with outdated stereotypes overshadowing the diverse and complex experiences of Autistic people. Using the social model of disability, this guide reframes Autism as a difference rather than a deficit. It’s not Autism itself that creates challenges but the barriers in environments, systems, and societal expectations that fail to accommodate Autistic needs. This article explores traits, strengths, and practical ways to build a more inclusive and equitable world for Autistic folks.