The Social Model of Disability in Autism and More
What does the social model of disability mean for autism and other conditions? Here’s what you need to know, explained with examples.
Autism
Most people have heard of autism, but few people understand it. Here’s an insider look at what autism means in my family.
“Red,” the autistic person in my family, goes by a fake name on my blog to protect their privacy.
Norma from Dead End: Paranormal Park is a Great Autistic Character
Norma from Dead End: Paranormal Park isn’t just another autistic character. Her story breaks one of the worst trends in autism media.
Great Gifts for Autistic Adults
Most autism-related websites focus on kids. But autistic kids grow up into autistic adults. So if that cute little 7-year-old is now a 27-year-old, what do you do for their birthday? Here are some great gifts for autistic adults and teens. Autistic-Approved Gifts Before we dive in here, I want to mention that these ideas …
How Autistic Behavior Protects Autistic People
Autistic behavior isn’t meaningless. In fact, it’s highly adaptive.
Autism and Privacy: Protecting Red
Their name isn’t Red, but that’s what I call them online. Too many people think autism negates the need for privacy.
The Mitchells vs the Machines and Autism
Some people say that beloved characters from The Mitchells vs. the Machines might be on the autism spectrum. Here’s why it matters.
Autism vs. Down Syndrome: What’s the Difference?
Not everyone knows the difference between autism and Down syndrome. Both of these are in my family. Here’s how they differ.
What Autistic People Want You to Know About Autism
Stories about autism are often told without autistic input. Let’s change that. Here’s what many autistic people want you to know.