Trauma recovery begins when denial, repression, and dissociation end
The first proof of my trauma recovery was the return of memories once thought…
Autistic hypervigilance isn’t the solution. It’s part of the problem.
Autistic hypervigilance involves the careful observation of neurotypicals (NTs) in an attempt to appease…
Why modulating, not masking is key to autistic social success
Achieving autistic social success isn’t necessarily about mastering certain skills. At its essence, it’s…
So what is autism, exactly?
What is autism spectrum disorder? To fully understand this phenomenon, we have to employ…
The secret shame of being autistic in a world built for neurotypicals
As a child with undiagnosed Asperger syndrome, my favorite part of primary school was…
Magic words that can free autistic folk from low self-esteem victimhood
Disrespectful people, pushy people, abusive people—chances are all of us have at one point…
Why signs of childhood autism are often overlooked
Childhood autism isn’t always obvious...except perhaps for the autistic child themselves, who comes to…
Gatekeeping actually makes the autism community less of a safe place
Living within an ableist society, autistic folk often experienced marginalization. But to experience it…
Build your self-esteem as an autistic with strengths awareness
Many of the messages we get as autistics living in an ableist society remind…
Autistics mask to survive systemic ableism—at the cost of their self-worth
Autistic individuals learn early on that if they want to survive in a society…
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