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- Abs S. Ashley
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An actor unmasks: how my late-diagnosis story inspired my comedy screenplay
Guest contributor, Molly Siobhan Parker, an actor and writer, shares how her experiences of being a late-diagnosed Autistic woman inspired her to write her short, comedy film script.
Why PBS is harmful for Autistic and Neurodivergent young people (Part 2)
We’re joined by guest contributor, Helen Edgar for Part 2 of her ‘AGAINST PBS & ABA’ campaign blog. Helen continues to explore the harmful impact PBS can have on Neurodivergent young people and suggests alternatives that centre autonomy and consent.
Why PBS is harmful for Autistic and Neurodivergent young people (Part 1)
Today we’re joined by guest contributor, Helen Edgar, Founder of Autistic Realms, a platform for neurodiversity-affirming education, training, and community resources. In Part 1 of this blog for our ‘AGAINST PBS & ABA’ campaign, Helen explores the harmful impact PBS can have on Neurodivergent young people.
Autism Research—What’s New in June
This research roundup picks out some of the current big debates on autistic lives, and showcases new and important research from teams and academics working within the field.
Autism Research—What’s New in May
This research roundup picks out some of the current big debates on autistic lives, and showcases new and important research from teams and academics working within the field.
Autism and talking about poor health
In this Lived Experience account, Cos Michael reflects on how their autism may have impacted their emotional processing of a diagnosis of ill-health and their subsequent experience of treatment.
Autism Research - What’s New in August 2023
This research roundup picks out some of the current big debates on autistic lives, and showcases some of the research from teams making an impact on improving the quality of life for autistic individuals.
Autism Research - What’s New in July 2023
This research roundup picks out some of the current big debates on autistic lives, and showcases some of the research from teams making an impact on improving the quality of life for autistic individuals.
Autistic Traits vs Autistic Trauma
This list is based on my personal experience, with edits to my original list made after hearing from other #actuallyautistic people. I continue to be open to feedback from the autistic community regarding this list, and I will update or edit this post to reflect that feedback.
My Origami Child
I was describing my ‘AuDHD’ (autistic and ADHD) daughter's school masking to a psychologist recently. She had been really understanding about my child's experiences up to a point, but I knew I had to explain the masking carefully, because it's not always what people (even professionals) think it is.
- ABA
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- adults
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- black autistic
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- Designing Homes for Sensory Differences Summit 2024
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- GCC Summit 2023
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- LGBTQIA+
- lived experience
- masking
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- mothers
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- newly diagnosed
- NHS
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- online
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- parents
- PBS
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