Growing up autistic in a neurotypical world can feel lonely and exhausting but it’s also full of unique strengths. This heartfelt, honest conversation explores masking, sensory struggles, school life, friendships, and the beauty of being different. Whether you're autistic or love someone who is, you're not alone.

We as a society claim to be open minded and eager to help reduce stigma surrounding disabilities and mental health issues - but what you don’t realize is that by putting sanctions on autistic people’s behaviours for simply expressing themselves is the definition of discrimination.

In this article we will break down the ongoing dialogue surrounding "person with autism" vs "autistic person".

It’s entirely possible for someone to have a condition that marginalizes them while at the same time adhere to a more traditional way.

Have you had a moment when you decided you want to improve yourself?

I've had an interesting conundrum these past few weeks, with a looming deadline to write anything about autism: I couldn't do it.

As we continue to accept and normalize autism and being autistic, we should seek to stop framing autism as a tragedy.

Let’s raise awareness of the challenges that people with Selective Mutism have to face.

Throughout the years Tostemac has evolved into something I can proudly show as a professional portfolio to the world.

“Person-first” and ”identity-first” language, their significance in the autism community, and the future

How about living another way - a more positive and inclusive one? Let adulthood be an extension of childhood.

A word on internet privacy by Steven Macalester

This blog is for those who want to learn how to parent better and are willing to listen to the voice of a unique child raised old-school.

My name is Bekki Semenova, and I'm here to share what it’s like living with autism and comorbid dependent personality disorder

Throughout the years people have asked me how I learned to talk.

Who should respond when autistic people are in distress? Probably not the police.

It's a subtle thing, but one of the most significant developments for autistic people in recent years is the rise of the internet.

A while back my family had some cousins visit the house and we decided to watch Pixar’s “Soul”...

A story about when things go horribly wrong.

Far too often, people approach difference with fear and anger, no matter if it is a difference in opinion, lifestyle, or way of doing things