Autism is a diverse spectrum of disorders with an even wider range of symptoms and characteristics. We’d be remiss to point out autism’s symptoms without noting people on the spectrum’s strengths as well. Since every person on the spectrum experiences their symptoms...
Portrayal in the media is a hot topic for a variety of identities. The historically marginalized and disenfranchised minorities of the world seek respectful and accurate representations of themselves in the media they consume. Unfortunately, many people of these...
Despite the huge advances in medicine and research, many underserved communities and certain identities still go underdiagnosed with autism. This is especially true for women and younger girls who tend to camouflage or disguise their symptoms. Camouflaged autism can...
As we’ve discussed previously, our understanding of what an autism diagnosis entails continues to evolve. This is due to the large variance in how each individual might experience their autism symptoms. These symptoms have often been siloed under two terms,...
Autism research continues to expand and develop our understanding of the autism phenomenon. We share plenty of statistics and research to support our mission, advice, and the way we provide care- but what goes into autism research? In this post, we’ll discuss...