Raising children with autism can be a difficult challenge to navigate. On top of all the considerations at home, parents and caregivers of individuals on the spectrum must also deal with the perceptions and interventions of others. One of the most discussed and...
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,...
