Rethinking Empathy in Autism
A common and persistent myth about autism is that autistic individuals lack empathy. This idea influences how society, educators,…
Autism
Information and resources about Autism
Person-First or Identity-First Language?
Language matters, especially when it comes to how we describe identity. You may have heard debates about whether it…
The Problem with Functioning Labels in Autism
Autism is often described using terms like “high-functioning” or “low-functioning” or classified into levels 1, 2, and 3. While…
Sensory Validation — Validate to Help Regulate
This chicken is spicy! No, it’s not. You’re fine. Just eat it. But it’s spicy! Eat it or no…
What Is Neurodiversity?
The term neurodiversity has gained increasing recognition over the last few years and with good reason. It celebrates the…
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