Autistic Culture
As autistic people, we generally have shared ways of “being”, thinking and communicating. We may also have similar sets of values or beliefs. It might
Autism Understood
7 July 2023
double empathy
Lack of understanding from society
Because people can’t see that our brains are wired differently, we are often massively misunderstood. Society is also set up by and for neurotypical brains,
Autism Understood
7 July 2023
We do not need social skills training
A video explaining why autistic people do not need social skills training, and what can be better
Autism Understood
7 July 2023
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
Autism Understood
7 July 2023
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
Autism Understood
7 July 2023