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Double empathy, solipsism, and neurotypicality
Why do interventions such as Applied Behavioural Analysis and Positive Behavioural Support exist? Why is it that our world uses neurotypicality as…
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A reflection on the nature of Autistic joy
What is Autistic joy? Is it different to neurotypical joy? Honestly, I can’t answer the second question. I am Autistic, and always…
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How the shame cycle barricades us from recovery
They say in life that nothing is certain, but if anything is, then it’s the fact that shame will deny us entry…
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The truth about Obssesive Compulsive Disorder – OCD
Cw: obsessive intrusive thoughts, self harm, mention of violence. Alot of people wrongly assume that Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a cute…
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Guide to starting new psychiatric medication for Autistic people
This article is not intended as medical advice, please speak to your prescriber for any medical questions pertaining to medication. This article…
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Addiction advocacy and the inspiration paradox: A reflection at 6 years sober
Today I am 6 years sober from addiction. During those six years I have learnt many lessons, but in this reflection I…
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Shifting the paradigm on world autism day
April 2nd. It’s a day that so many of us dread. For as long as “world autism day” has existed, it is…
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What is pride? A reflection on Weird Pride Day
Pride is a peculiar thing. Christianity taught us that it is a sin. Secular society tried desperately to tell us it’s redundant.…
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‘Disabled’ is not a dirty word
By Katie Munday (They / them) – Autistic academic, activist and advocate. There have been too many moments in my life where…
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Not your tragedy, not your epidemic, not your inspiration: reflecting on Autistic existence
Being Autistic is not inherently good or bad, it just is. That’s not to say that I am not proud of who…