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Why ‘Just Be Yourself’ Doesn’t Work for Me (and some other autistic people)

Sometimes, I live in a box. Not because I’m trapped, but because the world outside is too loud, too bright, too much.

5d ago

Why ‘Just Be Yourself’ Doesn’t Work for Me (and some other autistic people)

5d ago

Empowerment or Erasure?

This year’s World Autism Day slogan – “Empowering Autistic Voices” – sounds promising. But who gets empowered? And who gets edited out?

6d ago

Empowerment or Erasure?

6d ago

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How I Experience the World: 6 Insights That Help Me as an Autistic Person

6 insights helping me as an autistic person: managing emotions, growth, thoughts, change, pain, and acceptance.

Mar 20

How I Experience the World: 6 Insights That Help Me as an Autistic Person

Mar 20

My Journey Through Psychotherapy as an Autistic Person: What Helped and What Didn’t

Therapy should support autistic people’s well-being, not force conformity. Solution-focused and neuroharmonic approaches are key.

Mar 18

My Journey Through Psychotherapy as an Autistic Person: What Helped and What Didn’t

Mar 18

Why Those Magic 10 AI Prompts Will Make You Broke, Not Rich

AI won’t make you rich — hard work, strategy, and real skills will. Don’t fall for the AI millionaire scam. #RealityCheck

Mar 17

Why Those Magic 10 AI Prompts Will Make You Broke, Not Rich

Mar 17

Challenging Assumptions: 10 Realities to Consider

Autism is more nuanced than many autistic people think. Respect, dialogue, and diverse perspectives foster much broader inclusion

Mar 15

Challenging Assumptions: 10 Realities to Consider

Mar 15

What If I Weren’t Autistic?

The illusion of the alternative, the vision of succes and the urge to provoke

Mar 13

What If I Weren’t Autistic?

Mar 13

What Romance Means to Me as an Autistic

Challenging Neuronormative Views on Romance and Embracing Authentic Connection Beyond Norms

Mar 13

What Romance Means to Me as an Autistic

Mar 13

Elon Musk and Asperger’s: The Complex Relationship Between Neurodiversity and Public Image

Musk revealed Asperger’s on SNL — a strategic move. His portrayal both raises awareness and reinforces harmful “genius” stereotypes.

Mar 9

Elon Musk and Asperger’s: The Complex Relationship Between Neurodiversity and Public Image

Mar 9

Not Another Generic Listicle About Autism: Let’s Have the Real Conversation

Autistic voices matter. No more feel-good narratives — let’s expose real issues and demand real change

Mar 7

Not Another Generic Listicle About Autism: Let’s Have the Real Conversation

Mar 7

The 10 Faces of Autism — A Lighthearted Perspective

Autism is a spectrum of unique traits, challenges, and humour. Let’s value its many faces in this lighthearted take! 🎉

Feb 28

The 10 Faces of Autism — A Lighthearted Perspective

Feb 28

Empowering Autistic Lives: A Vision for True Inclusion and Support

Empowering Autistic Lives means Breaking Barriers, Embracing Diversity, and Ensuring Meaningful Support.

Feb 28

Empowering Autistic Lives: A Vision for True Inclusion and Support

Feb 28

Why We Focus on Autism Terminology When There Are More Important Issues to Discuss

Autism terminology debates overlook key issues. Balancing scientific insight and lived experiences is crucial for real progress.

Feb 26

Why We Focus on Autism Terminology When There Are More Important Issues to Discuss

Feb 26

What I Need to Know at the Start of the Week

10 key questions for my organized week with autism: structure, energy, and boundaries. Stay prepared, stay balanced! 📅⚖️

Feb 24

What I Need to Know at the Start of the Week

Feb 24

What I Wish I Had Known Earlier

Life isn’t linear. Autism brings challenges and insights. It’s okay to make mistakes, take your time, and find your own way.

Feb 23

What I Wish I Had Known Earlier

Feb 23

Unpacking Autism: Stories, Science, and Debates on Medium.com

Explore autism’s complexity on Medium: personal stories, science, and debates that deepen our understanding.

Feb 22

Unpacking Autism: Stories, Science, and Debates on Medium.com

Feb 22

Autism and Education: The Way I See It by Temple Grandin

Insightful on autism & education, but leans on ABA & norm adaptation. Great for parents, less so for neurodiversity advocates.

Feb 16

Autism and Education: The Way I See It by Temple Grandin

Feb 16

Understanding Autism: A Personal Perspective on Learning Through Authentic Conversations

Why true autism understanding comes from real conversations, not short immersive autism-like simulations.

Feb 10

Understanding Autism: A Personal Perspective on Learning Through Authentic Conversations

Feb 10

Finding My Way of Life in this World

My autistic way of being brings challenges and strengths. By adapting and appreciating differences, I thrive.

Feb 9

Finding My Way of Life in this World

Feb 9

Autism: Challenge, Talent, or Suffering?

A recent social media study shows 15% see their autism as a strength, 40% have no opinion and 45% see it as a challenge or even a burden.

Feb 8

Autism: Challenge, Talent, or Suffering?

Feb 8

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Ervaringswerker autisme / Autistic Advocate / Autism Ambassador

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