Articles and stories

1. 

   Neuroaffirmative language: Say this, not that

   What's the best way to talk about autism? Our short guide will explain.

2. 

   "The doctor didn't believe me": Autistic experiences of reporting pain

   What happens when autistic individuals tell medical staff they are in pain? Often, the answer is that they are not believed.

3. 

   Myths about autism

   Twelve ideas about autism that are outdated and incorrect.

4. 

   The double empathy problem explained in a poster

   Repositioning autistic communication as a difference rather than a deficit.

5. 

   Why is there so much autism now?

   Are rates of autism increasing or are we just better at spotting autism these days?

6. 

   We can do small talk, we just don't want to

   Small talk vs big talk as a difference in communication styles.

7. 

   Autistic strengths

   Seven strengths often found in autistic individuals.

8. 

   The monotropism theory of autism

   Understand autism without the medical model.

9. 

   Autistic person or person with autism?

   Should we use identity-first or person-first language?

10. 

    Dave Plummer's 10-second autism test

    Can you really tell whether someone is autistic with a single question?