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Autism is often discussed in terms of challenges, but that’s not the whole story. Many autistic people also describe real strengths: ways of thinking, noticing, creating, and connecting that can be powerful in the right environment. This isn’t about pretending...

Everyone gets tired. Social fatigue (that drained “I need to be alone now” feeling after people-ing) can happen to anybody. But autistic fatigue (and sometimes burnout) can be more likely for some autistic people because social situations often come with...

Autism is a natural form of neurodiversity - a different way the brain is wired. For many autistic people that can bring both strengths (deep focus, pattern-spotting, honesty, intense interests) and challenges (sensory overload, burnout, anxiety, navigating social “rules”). Everyone...

Christmas is often described as "the most wonderful time of the year", a season filled with music, twinkling lights, packed calendars, and joyful noise. But for some, especially autistic people, the holidays can also bring sensory overload, social fatigue, and...

When you hear the word autism, what image comes to mind? For many people, it’s characters like Raymond in Rain Man or Sheldon Cooper from The Big Bang Theory: a socially awkward genius with no interest in relationships and an...

Interviews are a crucial step in the hiring process, but for many disabled and autistic candidates, they can also be a major barrier. Employers in the UK have a legal duty under the Equality Act 2010 to make reasonable adjustments for...