neurodiversity
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Justice Sensitivity And Autism: What Is It?
Justice sensitivity. While broadly known of in the Autistic community, there is little discussed about it. When it comes to autism, this…
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Are social skills classes good for Autistic people?
Autistic people have been subject to accusations of lacking social skills and subsequent social skills training for decades. is this necessary, and…
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Unmasking The Impact of Alexithymia on Autistic Lives
This article explores the impact of alexithymia on Autistic people, challenging common misconceptions about their empathy and social communication. It delves into…
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CAMHS: 20 children’s lives lost since 2019
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) have been under immense pressure for many years. Declining funding and resources combined with increased…
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The dating app for Autistic people that could be financially harmful
Dating is notoriously difficult for Autistic people. We are often misunderstood and misinterpreted, a clear example of Milton’s (2012) double empathy problem.…
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One Week Into ADHD Meds: The Shortage Is Dangerous
As I write this, I am on day ten of taking Medikinet XL for my ADHD. I am on a relatively low…
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I’m an adult CAMHS survivor: Yes I’m still angry about it
Content Warning: This articles contains references to a wide range of subjects that could be difficult to read. Some might argue that…
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CAMHS treated me like a nuisance, I still feel it as an adult
“My pain was not the sort of pain that deserved support. That was what CAMHS had taught me. My life became a…
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Coping With The Summer Heat: By Autistics For Autistics
It’s summer in the northern hemisphere, which can mean only one thing; we’re all overheated and overstimulated. Give our changing weather. It’s…
