How does the social world work for us?
Gender, Sexuality & Relationships
Autism and Gender Gender presentation is something personal to each individual, whether they are autistic or not. Interestingly though, a large study by the University
Why “male and female” autism are unhelpful terms
You might see people talking about ‘male’ and ‘female’ autism. Often this is well-meaning. It comes from the fact that autism is thought to be
Autism & Relationships
For the purpose of this page, “relationship” means the kind you might call “romantic”, rather than with friends, family etc. What is a Relationship? Relationships
Friendships
What is a Friendship? A friendship is a relationship, or special connection, between two or more people who like each other and enjoy spending time
Supporting Friends Who Are Struggling
When someone is struggling, it is really important to listen to them, so they feel less alone. You might not have a solution for their
Double Empathy
The double empathy problem is a theory that explains the difficulties autistic people face when socialising with non-autistic people. It’s sometimes said that all autistic
Special Interests
Some autistic people don’t like the term ‘special’ because it feels patronising, so intense or deep interests may be a more accurate way to explain
We do not need social skills training
A video explaining why autistic people do not need social skills training, and what can be better
Surviving The Festive Season
Christmas and the holiday season can come with a lot of uncertainty, change and extra socialising, which can make it a difficult time for some
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