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Articles about understanding autism, written with lived experience and community insight.
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Autism Research and Immune System Implications
Autism Research and Comorbid Conditions
Legal Rights for People with Autism:
Legal Aid and Resources for Autism-Related Cases
Autism Spectrum vs. Other Developmental Conditions
ABA Therapy: Finding a Qualified Provider
Sensory Integration at School: Classroom Strategies
ABA Therapy and Parent Training
Autism Research: Beyond the Clinical Setting
International Collaborations in Autism Research
Rights of Individuals with Autism in Healthcare
Early Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Most-Loved Articles by Our Community
Our most-read, shared, and talked-about pieces, handpicked by our community.

Empowering Positive Affirmations for Autistic Adults
Be inspired with our positive affirmations for autistic adults to reframe negative self-talk, reduce anxiety, and cul...
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Is Ariel Autistic? An Autistic Perspective on the Little Mermaid
Ariel’s story in The Little Mermaid has long resonated with the autism community. Discover how her traits—like intens...
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Sensory Music Activities for Autism: Calm, Focus & Sound-Based Joy
Need calm? These sensory music ideas are made for autistic minds. Explore sound-based tools for emotional regulation,...
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Navigating Autism Dating: Tips for Finding Love & Connection
Discover tips and strategies for navigating autism dating, building connections, and finding love on the spectrum.
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Autism and Immigration: Country Rules, Medical Inadmissibility & Paths to Residency
We wrote this guide for autistic adults and families making major life decisions about immigration. It’s calm, clear,...
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Autism Awareness Merchandise That Uplifts, Includes & Respects the Community
Many awareness products miss the mark. We explore what meaningful autism merchandise looks like, designed for comfort...
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- Family Support
- High-Functioning Autism
- Identity & Pride
- Living Well
- RSD
- Relationships & Support
- Resources
- Sensory Regulation
- Stimming
- Treatment
- Understanding Autism
- aba-therapy
- awareness
- behaviors
- community
- coping-strategies
- diagnosis
- education
- employment
- executive-functioning
- family-support
- identity
- inclusion
- legal-rights
- meltdowns
- mental-health
- neurodiversity
- nutrition
- puzzles
- research
- self-advocacy
- self-care
- sensory-overload
- sensory-play
- special-interests
- symptoms
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