Leeds Autism Practice

Articles and stories

  1. Woman and child high fiving

    Neuroaffirmative language: Say this, not that

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

  2. Patient telling a doctor about her stomach pain

    "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. Urban scene with two friends hugging

    Myths about autism

    Twelve ideas about autism that are outdated and incorrect.

  4. Confused couple sitting on a sofa

    The double empathy problem explained in a poster

    Repositioning autistic communication as a difference rather than a deficit.

  5. Large group of smiling children

    Why is there so much autism now?

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

  6. Two friends in a cafe

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

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

  7. Empowered woman on blue background

    Autistic strengths

    Seven strengths often found in autistic individuals.

  8. Artist painting

    The monotropism theory of autism

    Understand autism without the medical model.

  9. Family in a green meadow

    Autistic person or person with autism?

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

  10. Photographer taking a picture

    Dave Plummer's 10-second autism test

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