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14 things not to say to autistic people, according to advocates
Autism Awareness Month is a time to amplify autistic voices. Here are harmful or stereotypical thin…
Victoria Montalti
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When I learned my child was autistic, I was devastated. But reading about autism from autistic adults changed my whole perspective.
My child's doctor said I should try genetic testing and do ABA therapy for my autistic son. Reading…
Laura Ojeda Melchor
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Autistic women are often misdiagnosed with borderline personality disorder. Here are 4 ways to spot the difference.
Women are generally under-diagnosed with autism and over-diagnosed with BPD. Both have some overlap…
Julia Pugachevsky
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5 helpful tips for explaining autism to kids and teens, according to autism-affirming experts
Does your kid have questions about autism? Experts suggest using conscious language and exploring a…
Cassandra Miasnikov,Barbara K…
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'Cha Cha Real Smooth' breakout star Vanessa Burghardt brings authentic autistic representation to Dakota Johnson's Sundance hit
"We really did change a lot of the script when we started talking," the newcomer told Insider of he…
Reuben Baron
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A woman was misdiagnosed with borderline personality disorder. 5 years later, she found out she actually has autism.
Bree Conklin was first diagnosed with borderline personality disorder when she was 27. It took her …
Julia Pugachevsky
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As an autistic person, the offensive #AutismChallenge TikTok trend reinforced my decision to stay away from the app
The #AutismChallenge was a dance challenge on TikTok that mocked the way disabled people move and s…
Haley Moss
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I hid that I was autistic during my first few weeks at UCLA. I was forced to go home because I wore myself out socially.
In his first semester at UCLA, Ryan Neale went to parties until 2 a.m. and exhausted himself trying…
Ryan Neale
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Studying child prodigies could be the key to the autism breakthrough scientists have been waiting for
And every dollar spent on analyzing genes is a dollar not spent on accommodations, support, and eff…
Joanne Ruthsatz and Kimberly …
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5 subtle signs you might have autism, according to a psychologist
A psychologist shared common autism symptoms, including ones that aren't officially recognized.
Julia Pugachevsky
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'Bridgerton' fans are praising the disability representation in season 3, including an 'autistic-coded' character
"Bridgerton" fans are praising the show for including characters that are disabled on season three.…
Olivia Singh
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Most armies ignore autistic people. Israel is calling them up.
Insider gained rare access to Ro'im Rachok — the program placing autistic people with valuabl…
Joshua Zitser
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I'm gay and autistic. It took me years to understand what I needed in sex and relationships.
Ian Donley had casual sex in college to experience physical touch and chase a dopamine rush. Now he…
Ian Donley
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Someone Sent An Anonymous Letter To A Grandmother Telling Her To 'Euthanize' Her Autistic Grandson
The letter is embedded below. It went viral online on Monday after actor/musician duo Lennon and Ma…
Pamela Engel
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Everyone Loves This Story Of How An Autistic Kid Became Best Friends With Siri
She is also wonderful for someone who doesn't pick up on social cues: Siri's responses are not enti…
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An unarmed black therapist was shot by Florida police while helping an autistic patient
The incident comes at a time when racial tension is high in the United States. Protests have erupte…
Caroline Simon,Reuters
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A pointing technique could help nonverbal autistic people communicate. Many experts are skeptical.
The new documentary "Spellers" explores a controversial method of communication that some believe h…
Jane Ridley
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My son is constantly touching me. I don't have permission to be 'touched out' because he is autistic and nonverbal.
Her son is autistic and nonverbal and touch is his way of communicating. She doesn't let herself be…
Elizabeth Brown
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I'm an autistic mom of 3 autistic kids. We hunted for dinosaur bones and surprisingly we all enjoyed it.
The author, who is also autistic, says that digging through clay and finding treasures was enjoyabl…