How online tests helped me get an autism diagnosis
byI’m Margaux. I was born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia Canada. Growing up, I loved to read books, write and make art. I…
#ActuallyAutistic Perspective
Blog posts from #ActuallyAutistic people. In 2018 the Art of Autism started paying neurodivergent bloggers.
A review of the movie Adam – now streaming on Netflix and Amazon
byThe ability of an individual on the autism spectrum to have a successful romantic relationship with a neurotypical individual is a profound theme that…
How colleges can better welcome autistic students
byBy Clara Joy Gibson When I was diagnosed with autism, at 13, at first I didn’t think anything had changed. I was still the…
An “autistic grinch” may be protecting a big heart
byby W.E.Powers My brothers insisted on opening the presents before we took off for our Christmas out of state. Naturally, it was not Christmas…
Spotlight on autistic street dancer Ollie V
byOllie was mock and ridiculed and had a low self-esteem until he joined the dance group Street Factory. Ollie’s message is never give up….
Aspie Aphorisms – Part 1
byAphorism: “a pithy observation that contains a general truth,” such as “birds of a feather flock together.” Synonyms: saying, maxim, axiom, adage, epigram By…
Paying respect to the autistic children who lost their lives in Nazi Vienna
byI still want to see Vienna By Baylie Nixon Content Warning: This entry will discuss some controversial topics regarding the history of autism in…
When You Become Bored with Life on the Spectrum
byBy Austin John Jones Over the past couple years, I have thought a lot about how bored I get. I have several hobbies: video…