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
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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
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
#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
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
Best Autism Books
I hope my recommendations of the best 180+ Autism books (and the most positives ones) will help reinforce many of the things I talk about in my articles. I truly believe
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
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,
An Autistic Identity
Exploring the importance of identity and how the medical model of autism and societal views towards autism have a huge negative impact on identity,