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
This is a question that’s asked over and over but actually, when you dig beneath the surface, it’s actually very rarely answered. (This article was reviewed and significantly updated in 2024) ‘What
Not to be confused with what are termed in the UK as Learning Difficulties (Dyspraxia, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia etc), a Learning Disability is described as something that affects how someone learns
The quote on the attached image is a real one. Words spoken by a young Autistic to their Mother. This person had been crippled by spending years Masking, fighting to fit
The difference between high functioning autism and low functioning is that high functioning means your deficits are ignored, and low functioning means your assets are ignored. - Laura Tisoncik, Autism Advocate Firstly
I stumbled upon this article in the Guardian today. It showcases a VR video created to help generate publicity for undiagnosed Autistic women and also to show people (Neurotypical people, I