We invited our #ActuallyAutistic community to share their experiences and challenge the harmful myth that stimming is simply a “restricted and repetitive behaviour,” as characterised in the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for autism.

Their responses highlight the highly adaptive and useful purpose of stimming for Autistic peop...

Moving Beyond Awareness: How to Respectfully Celebrate Autism Acceptance Month

April is often recognised as Autism Acceptance Month, a time when workplaces, schools and communities acknowledge Autism – sometimes through blue awareness campaigns and puzzle piece imagery.

While these efforts are usually well-intentioned, many people within the Autistic community ...

Ben with some of his supporters

Written by Ben Kingston

The right to communicate has often been the subject of controversy for non-speaking individuals like myself over the years.

It is pleasing to hear that individuals are choosing to empower themselves with their own choi...