10 autism buzzwords you need to know
byBy Kaelynn Partlow Whether you’re fairly new to the autism community or you have been involved for some time, you’ve likely heard several popular…
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Art, Meditation, and Art as Meditation
byIn the zendo, not only is mutism allowed, it is required. It even has a name – The Noble Silence By Christian D. Espicha…
An Autistic shaman shares why autistic people make good shamans
byAutism, in these ancient wise cultures, is often called “The Shaman’s disease.” By Gonzalo Bénard Being autistic and shaman, I always found that they…
Stim: An Autism Anthology
byBy Stephie King Are you one of those readers who devours material about autism with a dry well of content to drink from? Check…
From the Dark Depths of Child Abuse to the Amazing Depths of 3D Film Discovery
byHow an accidental brush by an autistic savant with a silent movie classic has changed one of the world’s most recognizable films into Hollywood’s…
Repetitive behaviors are a way to relieve stress
byBy Austin John Jones Last time I talked about an “Over-Fascination with Certain Subjects That Everyone Else Thinks Are Dumb Or Pointless.” Another thing…
Wired differently
byThere is a stigma associated with the lack of eye contact in communication. We are seen as rude and/or disinterested. I find it incredibly…
You Don’t Look Autistic
by“You’re autistic?” By Leanne Libas The first thing most people say when I disclose my autism is, “Really?! You don’t look autistic.” I have…