for autistic (and suspecting) adults
here are some resources on autism that have helped me since my diagnosis at 25(!!) years old. hope these help (:
Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)
Welcome to the Autistic Community
Thinking Person’s Guide to Autism
Que es el Autismo? (What is Autism? For Spanish speakers)
The Problems with Functioning Labels
I am Joe’s Functioning Label
Why ABA is Harmful to Autistic People
But What About the Good ABA Therapists?
Autism Speaks (why NOT to support them)
Autism and the Pathology Paradigm
Psycopathy: Racism and Ableism from the Medical-Industrial Complex
Use of the term “Differently Abled”
Autistic, Non-Speaking and Intelligent
Sensory Processing Disorder (4 part series)
How to Reduce Sensory Overload
Study on Senses in Autistic People
Audio Processing Disorder
Traits & Co-Ocurring Conditions
Revised Traits, by an Autistic Person
Executive Dysfunction (4 part series)
Communication Differences
Double Standard of Empathy
The Benefit of Special Interests
More in Defense of Stimming
Professional/Self-Diagnosis
Self-Diagnosis and the Issues with Formal Diagnosis
Issues in Accuracy and Speed of Formal Diagnosis
Difficulties Getting an Adult Diagnosis
Adult Diagnosis (Pros and Cons, etc)
Getting a Diagnosis as an Adult
How to Start Pursuing an Diagnosis
Misdiagnosis (pls ignore the unnecessary gendering)
An Article on Late Diagnosis
“Acting More Autistic” After Diagnosis
Adults Need an Easier Path to Diagnosis
Racial Disparities in Diagnosis and Treatment
Structural Racism and Autism
