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Parent vs. Autistic Adult Conflicts

Clashes Between “Autism Parents” & Autistic Adu...

Parents of Autistic kids and Autistic adults frequently clash online. TJ offers her perspective as both a mom and Autistic person for how they can communicate better with each other.

Clashes Between “Autism Parents” & Autistic Adu...

Parents of Autistic kids and Autistic adults frequently clash online. TJ offers her perspective as both a mom and Autistic person for how they can communicate better with each other.

Ben Breaux a nonspeaking Autistic writer who surveyed 47 other Autistic people about their use of iPads for emotional regulation

Autistics & Regulation Tools: Making a Strong C...

What is dysregulation, why do iPads help, and what do dozens of Autistics have to say about it, in their own words? Read on to find out.

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Autistics & Regulation Tools: Making a Strong C...

What is dysregulation, why do iPads help, and what do dozens of Autistics have to say about it, in their own words? Read on to find out.

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Doctor in scrubs, arms folded, holding a stethoscope

How Doctors Can Treat Disabled & Autistic Patie...

The five most important ways a medical professional can make medical interactions positive for Autistic people based on my personal experiences.

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How Doctors Can Treat Disabled & Autistic Patie...

The five most important ways a medical professional can make medical interactions positive for Autistic people based on my personal experiences.

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7 Kids’ Books We Recommend for Autism Representation

6 Kids’ Books We Recommend on Autism or Disabil...

Read to an Autistic or Nonspeaking child about kids like them, or help your allistic kids become inclusive, non-judgmental, and accepting with these 6 books.

6 Kids’ Books We Recommend on Autism or Disabil...

Read to an Autistic or Nonspeaking child about kids like them, or help your allistic kids become inclusive, non-judgmental, and accepting with these 6 books.

Scientist pipetting media, perhaps for PS128 which affects brain serotonin and dopamine and provides dietary support for autism

Bened Life's Noelle Patno Discusses PS128, Brai...

Bened Life’s Chief Science Officer Noelle Patno dug into microbiome, PS128, and autism science on a recent episode of the Finding Genius podcast with Richard Jacobs.

Bened Life's Noelle Patno Discusses PS128, Brai...

Bened Life’s Chief Science Officer Noelle Patno dug into microbiome, PS128, and autism science on a recent episode of the Finding Genius podcast with Richard Jacobs.

Young-onset Parkinson's Disease and Stress - one woman's perspective

Parkinson’s and Stress - A YOPD Perspective

At my lowest point in life, I was forced to do a "pushup". I pushed up out of the stress of a new Parkinson's diagnosis, and found the momentum to...

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Parkinson’s and Stress - A YOPD Perspective

At my lowest point in life, I was forced to do a "pushup". I pushed up out of the stress of a new Parkinson's diagnosis, and found the momentum to...

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Neurodivergent women's self care is different from neurotypicals. Get advice just for you here!

Neurodivergent Women’s Self-Care

As an Autistic or AuDHD woman, your self-care needs look a little different from a neurotypical's. Here are some sensory, special interest and menses tips made just for you!

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Neurodivergent Women’s Self-Care

As an Autistic or AuDHD woman, your self-care needs look a little different from a neurotypical's. Here are some sensory, special interest and menses tips made just for you!

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Autism Awareness Month or Acceptance Month, it all starts with listening to Autistic people

Autism Awareness Month: Acceptance Starts with ...

Autistic writer Tiffany “TJ” Joseph shares why she believes autism acceptance means taking the time to learn from Autistic people directly.

Autism Awareness Month: Acceptance Starts with ...

Autistic writer Tiffany “TJ” Joseph shares why she believes autism acceptance means taking the time to learn from Autistic people directly.

How to plan and where to eat at Disneyworld if you're Autistic

Izzy's Guide to Disney World for Autistics

As an Autistic person, having Disney World as therapy and vacation is the best. Here's how we plan our trips, plus my restaurant recommendations.

Izzy's Guide to Disney World for Autistics

As an Autistic person, having Disney World as therapy and vacation is the best. Here's how we plan our trips, plus my restaurant recommendations.

A person in a rose colored shirt points to a letter on a spelling-to-communicate board held by a woman sitting beside him.

Why Is Autism a “Spectrum?” - The Autism Color ...

The autism color wheel illustrates different attribute categories. Each section of the wheel fills in with a certain amount of color, showing how you experience autism.

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Why Is Autism a “Spectrum?” - The Autism Color ...

The autism color wheel illustrates different attribute categories. Each section of the wheel fills in with a certain amount of color, showing how you experience autism.

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Top recommendations for books that educate about autism, from an Autistic mother and educator

Top Five Books to Educate Yourself on Autism

Learn more about autism in language that's easy to understand, in books recommended by an Autistic mother and educator.

Top Five Books to Educate Yourself on Autism

Learn more about autism in language that's easy to understand, in books recommended by an Autistic mother and educator.