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Everything Changed: An Excerpt from “What I Mean When I Say I’m Autistic”
The following excerpt is shared with the author’s permission from the book What I Mean When I Say I’m Autistic, which...
Creating an Environment Where All Can Thrive
Diversity, equity, and inclusion, or DEI, are trendy topics in today’s world. So, what do they mean? Diversity, equity, and...
Creating Autism-Healthy Workplaces
There is a common misconception among ableists that adults with autism are “lazy.” In fact, autistic employees have many traits...
Helping Autistic People Have Better Healthcare Experiences
A client once told me she avoids telling doctors she’s autistic. “What’s the point?” she said. “Once I mention it, I turn into either...
Knowledge Is Power and Protection
“I was in the mainstream health class in high school, learning about health with students without disabilities. When the sexuality...
Understanding the Barriers to Early Autism Diagnosis
Early intervention is critical for children with autism, yet many families face obstacles that delay diagnosis and access to support. Autism...
When most people think about autism, they think of it as something that only affects children. Yet autism is a...
Reimagining Healthcare for Autistic Adults
A new patient walks into my office, looking like a lot of my patients do: exhausted, overwhelmed, and unsure whether...
Addressing Transition Barriers for Autistic High School Students
The transition from high school to adulthood marks a critical turning point in the lives of all students. It often...
Ten years ago, when Aidan, my profoundly autistic son, was 14, I had all kinds of ideas about what his...
Four Parents, Four Takes on Safety
Ready…Set…Plan! by Crystal Sanford Ready or not…here comes summer! It’s almost time for family vacations, dipping our toes in the...
The Double Whammy of Food Selectivity
Across the lifespan, autistic people are more likely to have a diagnosis of obesity than non-autistic people. For this article,...
