Articles and stories
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Neuroaffirmative language: Say this, not that
What's the best way to talk about autism? Our short guide will explain.
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"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.
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Myths about autism
Twelve ideas about autism that are outdated and incorrect.
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The double empathy problem explained in a poster
Repositioning autistic communication as a difference rather than a deficit.
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Why is there so much autism now?
Are rates of autism increasing or are we just better at spotting autism these days?
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We can do small talk, we just don't want to
Small talk vs big talk as a difference in communication styles.
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Autistic strengths
Seven strengths often found in autistic individuals.
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The monotropism theory of autism
Understand autism without the medical model.
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Autistic person or person with autism?
Should we use identity-first or person-first language?
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Dave Plummer's 10-second autism test
Can you really tell whether someone is autistic with a single question?