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
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understanding 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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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 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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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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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
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Introducing Autism
We have created this website so that you get a chance to understand what autism actually is. Everyone who has contributed to this website is
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