Autism blog - by Kieran Rose. Autistic blogger

February 5, 202112Comments

One day they will join us in the sun

This article is about the ground-breaking research: 'Autistic Masking: Understanding the narrative of Stigma and the Illusion of Choice' by Kieran Rose & Dr Amy Pearson. Perspectives that lack knowledge are

December 28, 20201Comments

Covid, 2020 and Autism: Where is my mind?

Where is my mind...? I've been repeatedly playing the song by this name by The Pixies, just as a reminder to ask it the question of myself. This year my Autistic

November 25, 20204Comments

What world are we preparing for?

Jodie Smitten is a Children's well-being practioner in Wiltshire, England, who works with Autistic children and families of Autistic children. Often that support sadly comes at a time when

Two male appearing figures helping each other climb a hill, with a sunset in the backgroundPlease help. Call for participants: Autistic-led research on victimisation

June 27, 20200Comments

Call for participants: Autistic-led research on Victimisation

I am partnering in a research study with Clinical Psychologist Dr Amy Pearson, of Sunderland University. It's on the subject of Mate crime (which covers crimes of any sort committed on

Black writing on a pink background which reads: to be pro Neurodiversity is to be anti-racist (Image courtesy of Jennifer Johnson-White

June 8, 20203Comments

#AutisticBlackLivesMatter and the privilege of White Autistics

I've found myself becoming increasingly frustrated. My work, my writing, this website, my Twitter, my Facebook page have never been merely about Autism. They can't be. The rights of Autistic, Neurodivergent and

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April 2, 20200Comments

In lieu of tosh, here are some facts…

In this article the difference between Autism Awareness and Autism Acceptance is explored by Kieran Rose and Dr Amy Pearson It's Autism Awareness Acceptance week at the time of writing. It's

March 29, 20203Comments

Best Autism Books

LAST UPDATED: JUNE 2023 I hope my recommendations of the best Autism books (and the most positives ones) will help reinforce many of the things I talk about in my articles. I

Black and white image of the back, shoulders, and head, of a long haired female presenting figure. Text at the top in gold and on a star-field background reads: "disease, patient, severe, devastating, burden" Text at the bottom in gold on a star-field background, reads: "And they wonder why we die early..." Followed by in gold: "www.theautisticadvocate.com"

February 29, 20204Comments

Regarding the use of dehumanising rhetoric

I work with a few researchers, but I'm really picky who i associate with and who I'm happy publically being named alongside.It's not because I'm a snob, but it's because

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February 25, 20202Comments

I’ve been nominated for an award and I don’t want you to vote for me

This week somebody, very generously, took the time to nominate me for an award with the 2020 National Diversity awards. I don't know who they are but, whoever it was, I'm

January 30, 20208Comments

Asperger’s Syndrome: What’s in a name?

What Is the difference between Autism and Aspergers? Let's look at the 'Asperger's Syndrome' label and how it fits in the current Autism narrative. Amongst all the different diagnoses around Autism,

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