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The Extraordinary Misinformation of Some “Profound Autism” Campaigners
Published: October 15, 2026 18:38
Profound autism campaigners have it wrong: Autistic adults who can speak/write are not getting the funds meant for profoundly autistic children. We're usually not getting any of the money for services at all. The post The Extraordinary Misinformation of…
The Horror: An Autistic Writer’s Ghostly Take on Systemic Ableism
Published: October 10, 2026 22:56
Are neurotypical readers ready for a middle grade ghost story in which the horror is how neurodivergent society suppresses neurodivergence? The post The Horror: An Autistic Writer’s Ghostly Take on Systemic Ableism appeared first on THINKING PERSON'S GUIDE…
Masc: A Lyrical Film at the Intersection of Autism, Race, and Queerness
https://thinkingautismguide.com/2026/10/masc-a-lyrical-autism-biracial-queer-film.html
Published: October 8, 2026 23:45
The new film Masc follows a biracial queer autistic man as he attempts to navigate who he is. Sarah Kurchak discusses its intimacy and accessibility with filmmaker Bertil Nilsson, and actor Joshua Griffin. The post Masc: A Lyrical Film at the Intersection…
How Should We Be Talking About The Peter Pan Girl?
https://thinkingautismguide.com/2026/10/how-should-we-be-talking-about-the-peter-pan-girl.html
Published: October 3, 2026 22:25
Disability advocacy has to include understanding that disabled people may display behaviours that are uncomfortable, and balancing that knowledge with keeping everyone safe. The post How Should We Be Talking About The Peter Pan Girl? appeared first on…
Autism Policy, and Why Last Week’s IACC Meeting Should Worry You
Published: September 2, 2026 04:57
RFK Jr. reshaped the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) to better fit his questionable views on autism priorities. We are grateful to former IACC member Sam Crane for her precise commentary on August 27th's IACC meeting—including its less…
Sensory Tales: On Being Tender-Headed While Black and Autistic
Published: August 31, 2026 18:23
Natasha Nelson reminds us that "how your brain processes the world is how you experience the world, so if a person tells you 'this hurts me,' it hurts them." The post Sensory Tales: On Being Tender-Headed While Black and Autistic appeared first on THINKING…
I Feel In Neon
https://thinkingautismguide.com/2026/08/i-feel-in-neon.html
Published: August 13, 2026 19:09
People used to tell me to calm down, like it’s a choice. For me, it was a dimmer switch I didn’t have. I wasn’t dramatic. I was fluorescent. And fluorescent things don’t dim on command. The post I Feel In Neon appeared first on THINKING PERSON'S GUIDE TO…
“Profound Autism” Isn’t Going to Help the World Love A- the Way He Loves Himself
Published: August 7, 2026 05:19
What I want more than anything is a word or a term that will make other people love A- as much as we do, and as much as he does himself. The post “Profound Autism” Isn’t Going to Help the World Love A- the Way He Loves Himself appeared first on THINKING…
Why Autistic People Need Understanding Beyond “Behaviors”
https://thinkingautismguide.com/2026/07/why-autistic-people-need-understanding-beyond-behaviors.html
Published: July 31, 2026 22:10
I don’t have a behavior problem. I have a gap in my adaptive ability. I don’t need habilitation training; I need someone to help me out. The post Why Autistic People Need Understanding Beyond “Behaviors” appeared first on THINKING PERSON'S GUIDE TO AUTISM.
Empathy Tests For Autistic People: What Are We Measuring?
https://thinkingautismguide.com/2026/06/empathy-tests-for-autistic-people-what-are-we-measuring.html
Published: June 29, 2026 03:12
What do people mean when they repeat the myth that “Autistic people lack empathy?" Which sort of empathy? What evidence is there? The post Empathy Tests For Autistic People: What Are We Measuring? appeared first on THINKING PERSON'S GUIDE TO AUTISM.