The following is drawn from Session 4 of the Embracing Our Autistic Selves course, on the autistic bodymind, sensory knowledge, interoception, and burnout. We live in a culture that has spent decades separating the body from the mind. Medicine treats the body, psychiatry treats the mind, and Autistic people, who experience both as inseparably entangled,…
In recent dates the news in the united kingdom has been discussing how 25% of young people are not in education, employment, or training. This article presents an argument that the solution is to better support Autistic young people.
A common accusation that Autistic people face is one of emotional flatness, or having a flat affect. In more colloquial terms, Autistic people are accused of being emotionless. While Autistic people may often present what appears to be a limited or reduced range and/or depth of emotional responses, it is incorrect to assume this equates…
An exploration of Autistic identity through the conversations held in the “Embracing Out Autistic Selves” course at NeuroHub Community
Why complex needs are the rule rather than the exception in the Autistic community and how to support Autistic mental health.
What is the systemic relationship between autism and mental health? This article explores why Autistic people struggle to access services.
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