When a parent or a professional describes an autistic person, they often use the words "mild" or "severe" autism. Sometimes I hear that...

Depression is more common in autistic individuals than it is in neurotypical individuals. It is also harder to diagnose.

Repetitive and restricted behaviors do not need to be pathologized. They have many useful functions.

There probably is not a more overused and less useful term in the field of autism than "high-" or "low-functioning."

Most of us have been staying home for weeks. As a neurodiverse individual, what can you do about the fatigue that is starting to set in?

Now that so many autistic people are confined to their homes, having a special interest is a gift and a coping strategy.

Sexual education is a right of each autistic person, All autistic individuals require specialized education in this area.

Parents and professionals who work with autistic individuals need to be educated on the many positive functions the special interests have.

Girls and women on the spectrum are often overlooked, diagnosed with other conditions, or diagnosed later in life when compared to boys.

Imagine if your car's brakes worked only some of the time, and you would have no way of predicting when they will work and when they won't.