It’s not about what you see, it’s how I feel and that’s enough. By Ana Mei When I’m not spending time with my cats, I like to draw – mostly in silence. Ever since I was a child, I scribbled on the walls and got good grades in art education at school, but I was never go…

By Aaron Bouma For much of my life I have been mainly focused on military history and military affairs as my main special interest. Just as many autistics, I possess a strong interest in a specific topic which I fixate on. A year after high school in 2007 I attempted to join the Canadian Forces but…

Autistic Author Interview M.E. Purfield Mike Purfield has worked as a book reviewer, screenwriter and bookseller. He has been writing fiction for almost 20 years in horror, science-fiction and young adult genres. As a writer, he’s been very prolific and has penned numerous books in the Miki Ra…

Poetry by Sophie Dutsch-Zdanowicz Into the Black Pound in my head, chill in my skin Rattling breath stuck in my lungs Into the black Full moon in full glow, but does not Shine to where I stand Into the black Abandoned street, broken windows Hustle and bustle of maintown Muffled by distance and an ev…

"It's very hurtful to read that stuff. This is our child. If we could help her, we would." The post Neighbors’ Letter Asks Family to Stop Daughter from Stimming for “Well-Being of the Neighborhood” appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

She had gone to the store to get the one food her son will eat, but they were sold out. In desperation, she reached out to the company that makes them. The post Company Gifts Autistic Boy An Unlimited Supply Of His Favorite Mini Hot Dogs appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Si…

Nerve sensitivity or degeneration could have a huge impact on what people with autism feel and how they respond to touch. The post Autism Behaviors May Be Related to Differences in Peripheral Nerves, Study Says appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

Taffy had to be sedated for each of her scans and chemotherapy treatments to keep her calm. The post Woman with Nonverbal Autism Diagnosed with Breast Cancer After Caregiver Sister Finds Lump appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

His powerful message has inspired other people with autism, as well as parents with autistic children. The post Autistic Man Writes A Message To His Younger Self About Acceptance appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

NFL player Dustin Hopkins has a son on the Autism spectrum, and he wanted to do something special for Desmond. The post High School Football Player With Autism Gets A Big Surprise From An NFL team appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

The dog will be trained specifically to help him stay "safe, calm and regulated." The post Community Pulls Together To Help Autistic Boy Get A Service Dog appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

By Martine Mussies A while ago, I received a postcard of a beautiful Japanese art print. On the backside, someone had written a joke about “fighting like a girl” and concluded with the words “Thank you for being a strong woman in our dojo.” I was happy and touched by this act of kindness. But…

Pearson will be conducting an immediate review of the book to determine whether changes need to be made. The post Psychology Textbook Receives Criticism for Making People with Autism “Sound Like Toddlers” appeared first on The Autism Site News. Source: The Autism Site

By Christa Holmans, Neurodivergent Rebel Content Warning: This post will discuss emotional abuse, mental manipulation, and gaslighting. Readers who have experienced these events may find this topic triggering. Reader discretion is advised. The official definition of gaslighting, according…