Messages from autistic people
Some messages from autistic people, including some autistic adults and a Padlet Board full of messages from other young people
Autism Understood
7 July 2023
What actually is autism?
Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)
Learn more about what Pathological Demand Avoidance is
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7 July 2023
Famous Autistic People
Autistic people are just as capable of achieving great success as non-autistic people and have done so in a wide variety of activities. From acting
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History of Autism
The Prehistory of Autism Autism was only given a name in the 1930s, but it’s important to remember that people like us are nothing new.
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7 July 2023
What is an autism diagnosis?
Many autistic people at some point receive an autism diagnosis. Diagnosis probably isn’t the best choice of word. Normally, it is a word used in
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7 July 2023
Letters from parents to their autistic children
Here are five open letters from parents to their autistic children which we think will help you understand better. Latest Videos & Memes Play Play
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7 July 2023
Positives of Autism
Autistic people are often described in terms of deficits and by the things we can’t do or struggle with. The weird thing is EVERYBODY struggles
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7 July 2023
Autism myths
There are some myths and stereotypes around autism that are unfortunately often referred to. Here are a few of the ones I regularly hear: Autistic people
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7 July 2023
How to explain autism to other people
Here are some suggestions about how to explain autism to other people – if you would like to. Who to tell Remember, it’s your choice
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7 July 2023
Is autism a disability?
Is autism a disability or is it a difference? There are many ways of thinking and talking about autism and the answers to these
Autism Understood
7 July 2023