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Famous autistic people

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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Autism Understood 7 December 2025
Special Interests

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

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Autism Understood 7 July 2023
The history of autism

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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Autism Understood 7 July 2023
What is an autism diagnosis?

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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Autism Understood 7 July 2023
Autism - Health & Wellbeing - Autism in Families

Autism in families

When my child was being assessed for an autism diagnosis one of the doctors asked if we had any ‘family history of autism’. I realised

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Autism Understood 7 July 2023
Autism Myths

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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Autism Understood 7 July 2023
Is autism a disability?

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

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Autism Understood 7 July 2023