Autism Myths I’ve Had to Debunk (Yes, I Like Eye Contact Sometimes)
The first time someone told me, “But you don’t look autistic,” I didn’t know whether…
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Autistic Confessions: Why I Can’t Do Small Talk (And What I Wish You Knew)
Small talk is like being trapped in a never-ending play where I forgot to learn…
Why Self-Care for Autistics Looks Different (and That’s Okay)
Self-care has become a buzzword, plastered across Instagram in pastel fonts with pictures of bubble…
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Making Friends When You’re Autistic Feels Like Dating in the Dark
Friendship, for most people, seems to happen effortlessly. A quick hello, a shared laugh, and…
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The Ghost in the Machine: Autism, AI, and the Question of Humanity
There’s a phrase from Descartes that haunts me sometimes: “I think, therefore I am.” It’s…
Why I Need a Nap After Every Meeting (Spoons Are Real)
Let’s get this out of the way: meetings drain me. It’s not the work itself—brainstorming…
The Best Jobs for Autistic Individuals: Embracing Strengths, Overcoming Barriers
Finding the right job as an autistic individual often feels like trying to fit a…
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Fighting the Autism Stigma One Awkward Conversation at a Time
Stigma has a way of sneaking into the smallest moments. Like the time someone said,…
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Why Eye Contact Feels Like a Battle I Can’t Win
Eye contact is one of the first social rules we learn. Teachers demand it, parents…
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My Biggest Secret: I’m Smart (But I Hide It)
I have a secret, one I’ve kept hidden for most of my life. It’s not…
