Why I love my community
This is why love my community…Sometimes, despite my best efforts, I’m not able to achieve things on my own. I have to throw things out into the universe and hope
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PRIDA (Participatory Research in Depression and Autism) – Research News
PRIDA (Participatory Research in Depression and Autism) is a research group comprising of Kieran Rose (The Autistic Advocate), Dr Georgia Pavlopoulou, Dr Roslyn Law, Dr Myrofora Kakoulidou, Dr Saul Hillman,
The curious case of the National Autistic Society and ‘cures’
This article looks at the controversy surrounding the National Autistic Society and their stance on 'cures' for Autism. I have a quandary of immense proportions. Over the last few weeks, a
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
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
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
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
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