Understand what Autism is and forget about stereotypical definitions. — Whenever we talk about Autism, the traits that come to mind are: stimming, struggling with eye contact and communication difficulties. There’s a reason why autism is a spectrum disorder, and no two autistic people are ever the same. You could have one adult that is great with eye contact and…

When being autistic is pretty funny — *The image above was created on Canva by the Author. The internet is full of stories and research on why Autism is inherently bad news that only causes suffering and pain when this is not true. Yes, Autism can suck…a lot, but it allows me to be funny without meaning…

My earnings and stats have jumped off a cliff — I started my blog on Medium just under ten months ago, and I started hoping to reach as many people as possible, spreading neurodiversity one article at a time. Within a few months, I learned I was a skilled writer and connected with many readers. Medium has changed the algorithm…

A learning environment or a sensory nightmare? — September has already begun, and the new school term has started for many children worldwide. This reminded me of the challenges I faced as an undiagnosed autistic girl who struggled with some aspects of school but excelled in academia and education. Many autistic girls thrive in school. Autism presents differently…

From transport to food, how being autistic adds up, up and up — There’s no easy way to say this, but being autistic is expensive. For the majority of autistic people, we often face additional costs compared to the average person, as we’re living in a world that is designed for neurotypicals and consistently doesn’t meet our needs. Autistic and neurodivergent people generally…

Our existence should and deserves to be celebrated, not pitied. Here are the reasons why. — Autism is so intensely stigmatised and stereotyped that, unfortunately, there isn’t much discussion about the positive things that come with autism. Whenever I decide to tell someone I’m autistic, they look back at me with ‘puppy dog eyes’ and tell me that they’re ‘sorry’. I rarely accept their apology and…

Are Autistic people rude or deeply misunderstood? — If I had a penny for every time someone called me ‘rude’, ‘straight up’, ‘inappropriate’, or ‘blunt’… I and many other autistic people would be millionaires by now. Unfortunately, many of us are misunderstood, so our actions, words and reactions are seen as rude. We process the world differently, and…

It’s not always cakes and balloons for us — I celebrated my birthday earlier this week, and I realised that in the past when I was unaware that I was autistic, birthdays would completely overwhelm me. …

You owe yourself the life-changing truth, and here’s why — The path to being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder can be difficult, especially as an autistic adult. It can be a lengthy, emotionally taxing and potentially expensive process. The choice to seek an autism diagnosis is personal; each person’s circumstances, upbringing and opportunity will determine if you choose this route. …