An Autistic Education
In this article Kieran Rose explores his own childhood experience of education. He considers how autism is understood in schools and reflects on the experience of his own children. “School is
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The mess of Autism
There is a big pile confusion over Asperger’s, Autism and functioning labels (High and Low) that cause many difficulties for Parents. This is just a short and sweet one, but
I look back at my parents and wonder: How did they miss me?
A deeply personal article from Kieran Rose, The Autistic Advocate, discussing the trauma stemming from his parents not seeing him as Autistic child. I look around at my life now and
Parents, try #AskingAutistics
I spend a lot of time on this Blog urging Parents of Autistic people to seek us out to get the answers to questions that other parents and certainly 'Professionals'
The Inside of Autism: You should see the world inside my head
How Autism Feels From The Inside - Kieran Rose explains how being Autistic feels to him and takes you on a journey inside his own head
How to Hide Your Autism
In this this highly emotive article Kieran Rose explains what Autistic Masking is; leaning on his personal experiences. Trigger Warning - this article discusses suicide attempts. If you are the parent of
How to ADHD with Jessica McCabe
There are many co-morbid conditions that go hand in hand with Autism and ADHD is one of them, perhaps one of the most significant ones. Jessica McCabe's fantastic Tedx Talk video
If you Light it up Blue for Autism, you’re supporting Autism Speaks and Autism Speaks doesn’t support Autism…
As the logo for Autism Speaks the autism puzzle piece is very controversial and upsetting to many autistic people. Kieran Rose, The Autistic Advocate, explores why in this article. You may
I do not HAVE Autism
"Language shapes the way people perceive us and treat us. It translates into actions" - Daniel Marner, Autistic and Advocate I had a conversation/heated debate/argument today, with somebody about a bumper sticker.