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
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Safe places online for Parents of Autistic children and Autistic people to learn about Autism
If you're of a certain age or younger, I'm betting that a significant portion of your time is spent on Facebook. I'm also betting that either the moment you had an
The great Autism diagnosis cover up: How CAMHS and Education are conspiring to fail Autistic children and their families
In this article Kieran Rose explores the problems surrounding the CAMHS Autism Assessment Pathway in the UK. "Health and Education Professionals in the UK are, on the whole, dangerously illiterate about
Talking Without Words: Communication, Culture, Autism and How I Needed Someone to Tell Me that it Was Okay to Be Me
When I was young, I used to drag a chair from my bedroom all the way across the landing, and stand on it, looking out of the window onto the
Autism Speaks and it’s influence on the UK (and the world)
This article looks at Autism Speaks and the controversy surrounding the charity, along with the impact it has on Autistic people in the UK UK readers, or indeed anyone outside of
The Mighty, Why is there a divide in the Autism Community? An example of victim blaming
The Mighty posted this article yesterday, which is interesting as it is one in a line of many negative and damaging blogs that they've put out since teaming up with
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.
The advent of the Autzi
Humanity has overcome the food chain, and having surpassed all other predators, has now turned to a strange form of cannibalism: humanity preys upon itself. We cull our own herd.