An Autistic’s Response to J.K. Rowling’s Transphobic Tweets
For us autistics, J.K. Rowling is promoting the ignorant belief that autistics are not able to figure things out about themselves on their own….
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HBO Documentary “How to Dance in Ohio” follows Autistic Young Adults
How to Dance in Ohio is streaming on Amazon Prime and Hulu By Nils Skudra On a recent occasion, I had the opportunity to…
Females and Autism / Aspergers: A checklist
This list is meant as a springboard for discussion and more awareness into the female experience with autism. By Samantha Craft Females with Autism:…
A review of Netflix ATypical Season 1: Meet the Gardners
Atypical is streaming on Netflix. By Helen Wallace-Iles *** Spoiler Free *** When Netflix announced their new series, Atypical, about an everyday family living…
Women and Autism: At age 29 I received an autism diagnosis
The sad truth is that women, particularly undiagnosed, on the spectrum are at risk for various comorbidities like major depressive disorder, eating disorders, sexual…
House of Soldiers
The place of torture in a democracy is in the news again. “What if” we decide it is an acceptable practice in the war…
Gender identity issues and females on the spectrum
by April Griffin As far back as I can remember I felt more comfortable around male peers. I have a lot of interests that…
10 ways to help autistic children and adults
Ten tips that can help parents, teachers and caregivers By Samantha Craft Thinking about three autistics, my middle son (age 17), my adult partner,…