It’s not uncommon for a whole group of reasonable, otherwise “good” people to decide collectively that an innocent person is a threat. Here’s how.
Russell James takes a hard look at the fighting with in the autistic community, calling for a truce and solidarity between people who have the same goals.
When you’re a neurodivergent teen, it becomes harder to accept that the way things are is the way things are supposed to be. You don’t have to accept lies.
After telling his boss that he was autistic, one man found himself in a position where he would be constantly watched, yelled at, and eventually worse… On how employer bias affects autistic employees.
A harrowing poem from India about how common and devastating sexual assault can be.
Understanding Autistics asked 50 autistic kids what life is like for them, then he made a rap out of their responses. Here it is.
Bullying is generally thought of as an intentional behavior, but not understanding autistic people can lead to unintentional bullying.
One woman thought she’d found the perfect hobby to make friendships, express herself artistically, and find community. Instead, she found herself being shunned, scorned, and dismissed.
How did autistic and other neurodivergent kids survive the Dark Ages before IEPs, 504 plans, targeted therapy, noise-canceling headphones?
Here’s some brutal autistic truth-telling for you…
Advocacy is very hard, and dealing with the intricate nuances and communication differences in autistic advocacy can make it even more difficult to navigate.
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