Autistic Pride By Megan Amodeo Why should we, the autistic community, try to sensor everything we say to make sure it is more palatable for those around us? Should I try to fit into a societal image that has been forced upon me? I think about these topics more than I am willing to admit. &#…

“Ethan is my hero. If he hadn't been born I would still be living a life of denial.”Source: The Autism Site

Following up on a phone call about a suspicious person, a policeman determined Reginald "Neli" Latson was unarmed. But when he wouldn't give the policeman his name, the cop reacted physically and told him he was going to arrest him. Source: The Autism Site

We were thrilled to feature Chris Bonnello of Autistic Not Weird after the release of his YA SciFi  novel, Underdogs. It’s a dystopian future story featuring autistic, dyslexic and other neurodiverse heroes. Since our interview, Underdogs has been such a success Chris’ publisher asked for a second n…

“Hopefully they are able to make up for lost time, after all these years of thinking Miss Mocha had vanished and was likely deceased.” Source: The Autism Site

The swing is designed to go forward and backward like normal, as well as to spin in circles.Source: The Autism Site

Paige Layle says that because of how she presents herself, many people don't know she has autism.Source: The Autism Site

Meltdowns aren't fun for anyone. But they're made much worse by judgmental and unsympathetic strangers. Source: The Autism Site

By Gretchen McIntirePhoto by GhoZt Studioz Photography I am doing something that feels awfully brave for me right now. I’m finally looking into going to college after all of these years. I’m doing some research as I’m taking a certification course to become a Certified Home Health Aide at Quincy …

"Finding love can be hard for anyone. For young adults on the autism spectrum, exploring the unpredictable world of dating is even more complicated."Source: The Autism Site

Caspian's human is nonverbal and needs his dog to help relieve his anxiety and motivate him to work hard on his studies.Source: The Autism Site

Jelly Drops are here! They're made of 95% water and are sugar-free, perfect for any medical condition that causes dehydration.Source: The Autism Site

Sick of your child's temper tantrums? It might be time to get a rescued dog. Source: The Autism Site

Sick of your child's temper tantrums? It might be time to get a rescued dog. Source: The Autism Site