Theory & Research
- Monotropism – Attention, monotropism and the diagnostic criteria for autism
- Neuroqueer – The Writings of Dr. Nick Walker – Toward a Neuroqueer Future
- Experiences of Autism Acceptance and Mental Health in Autistic Adults
- Bullying Prevalence in Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Autistic adults bullied and not supported at work, poll showsAutism, autonomy, and authenticity
- Social Camouflaging in Adults with Autism Spectrum Conditions
- When autism researchers disregard harm
- On the Ontological Status of Autism: the ‘Double Empathy Problem’
- How and Why Neurotypicals Misunderstand and Mistreat Autistic People
- Neurotypical Peers are Less Willing to Interact with Those with Autism
- Autistic adults may be erroneously perceived as deceptive and lacking credibility
- Reducing Biases About Autism May Increase Social Inclusion
Best Practice
- Authentistic Research Collective
- Coproduction with Autistic Adults: Refelctions from the Authentistic Research Collective
- NeuroClastic Change / Divergently – Autistic Communication Differences & How to Adjust for Them
- Counselling and Autism – Brighton Therapy Partnership
Articles, podcasts and useful sites
- So you think you’re autistic – A resource guide created by Jezz Chung
- Autistic Flappy Hour – a great podcast with diverse participants
- NeuroClastic Change / Divergently
- NeuroClastic Change / Divergently – Autistic Communication
- Neurodiversity Memes
- Sally Cat PDA – A blog about adult PDA
- Living Autism – Alexithymia, Empathy, and Autism
- Neurodiversity Podcast – “Pathological” Demand Avoidance? Words Matter
- Spectrum News – The costs of camouflaging autism
- Dr Luke Beardon Autism & Aspergers Syndrome in Adults
- Luke Beardon’s blog – Perspectives on Autism
Online self-tests
- Clinical Partners – Autism Test
- Aspie Tests (good site with a not so good name)
- Embrace autism
Autism and gender diversity
- Spectrum – Gender and Sexuality Explained
- National Autistic Society – Gender Dysphoria and Autism – Dr Wenn Lawson (and check out Wenn’s other work too)
- Living Between Genders – an article about trans & autistic people
- Gender Dysphoria and Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review of the Literature
- Applied Trans Studies – Autistics Never Arrive – A Mixed Methods Content Analysis of Transgender and Autistic Autobiography
- The extreme male brain revisited: gender coherence in adults with autism spectrum disorder
- How medicine mistreats disabled trans people – Sam Hope Blog
Autism and other marginalisations
- Medium.com – Late-Identified Autism Interview: I wanted so much to Celebrate
- Neuroqueer – The Writings of Dr. Nick Walker – Toward a Neuroqueer Future
Autism and gender
- Disability Studies Quarterly – “The Extreme Male Brain?” Incrementum and the Rhetorical Gendering of Autism
- ME Deconded -A male history of autism – a response to ‘Extreme male brain theory of autism-confirmed in large new study’
- Psychology Today – Masking and Mental Health in Women with Autism
Books and Training
Aids & Resources
- National Autistic Society – My Health Passport – a resouce for autistic people who might need hospital treatment
- Lived Experience Educator
- Chewelry – Sensory Jewellery
- JAM Card – allows people with a hidden disability or communication barrier to tell others that they need extra time and understanding in a private and easy way
- So you think you’re autistic – A resource guide created by Jezz Chung
- Autistic Flappy Hour – a great podcast that also has a resource list
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