Blog Posts Tagged ‘autism’
Weekly Thoughts #14: Living with PDA as an autistic adult
20 August 2024
Many Autistic people live with PDA. Here I discuss its challenges, and why viewing it as a drive for autonomy can lead to better support and understanding.
11 Things Not to Say to an Autistic Person
21 April 2024
In this post, I explore some of the worst things you can say to me as an autistic person. Take note – Allistic people can avoid giving unnecessary offence to autistic people.
Weekly Thoughts #12: What is Ableism – A Brief Introduction
30 November 2023
This week I look briefly into what is ableism, and what we can do as individuals to combat this form of bigotry.
Weekly Thoughts #8: DSM Revisions and Autism Diagnoses
4 November 2022
Within the past 10 years there have been revisions to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). What does this mean for autism diagnoses?
