As Autistic people, we are uniquely wired to find the truest forms of beauty in the world. Our eyes can catch every detail of the rainbow in the mist ofContinue reading “On the destructive nature of humanity”
Category Archives: Autistic Community
An open letter to parents of Autistic children regarding Spectrum 10k
Spectrum 10k, what is it? Spectrum 10k is the latest research project to be announced by the Autism Research Centre at the University of Cambridge. It is a collaborative effortContinue reading “An open letter to parents of Autistic children regarding Spectrum 10k”
Collective joint statement from Autistic people on Spectrum 10k
To read the full statement (with images) and sign, please click here. Joint statement from Autistic community members, academics, representatives of advocacy organisations, and allies about grave concerns regarding theContinue reading “Collective joint statement from Autistic people on Spectrum 10k”
Apparently Autism needs preventing?
The world is not okay. We are not okay. Autistic people are not okay, S10k has served as a stark reminder that we are treated as a burden upon notContinue reading “Apparently Autism needs preventing?”
Untitled poetry regarding S10k
Written anonymously by a friend On the 24th august an announcement was madeAlarm bells rang as a friend was disdained On mainstream media on a pedastoolResearch was announced treating usContinue reading “Untitled poetry regarding S10k”
Dystopia: A story of “Autism Research”
Since autism first entered the zeitgeist, and probably before, research into it has focused largely on what causes it. The reason for this is clear to pretty much the entireContinue reading “Dystopia: A story of “Autism Research””
The duality of Autistic experience
We live in a world of false binary systems. It seems that everywhere you go, something is either one thing or another. The same can be said of the AutisticContinue reading “The duality of Autistic experience”
Accepting Autistics and other radical notions
It’s April, so you know it’s about to get real bloody frustrating trying to be heard over the like of Autism Speaks and other problematic groups claiming to represent “peopleContinue reading “Accepting Autistics and other radical notions”
The autistic community: a love letter
As Autistics, we often feel ostracised from the communities we live amongst, but over the past year I have seen autistic people step up and help many people. None ofContinue reading “The autistic community: a love letter”
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