So what is autism, exactly?
What is autism spectrum disorder? To fully understand this phenomenon, we have to employ…
Yes, male privilege exists. But it carries a terrible cost—especially if you’re gay.
The dominance of the male gender is visible not only in male privilege,=but also…
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…
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…
Is there a place for the graysexual identity within the gay community?
Apparently being gay also means being hypersexual. At least, that’s what many of us…
Gay autistics exist, and we need a name
As a gay autistic, I wasn't really surprised when I learned that gender identity…
The first step towards an anti-oppressive social work practice? Understanding intersectionality
Intersectionality teaches us that identity is complex, made up of a variety of factors…
How magical thinking destroys gay men’s chances of living authentically
Are you sitting down, dear reader? There’s something I need to tell you: almost…
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