Autism spectrum disorder

Many females may not know they are autistic until they are adults. Females with high functioning autism may internalize and mask their symptoms, leaving them without the right support. Colloquially known as autism, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) refers to a group of developmental disorders. These conditions can affect the way people behave, socialize, and communicate […] More

Music is one of the first mediums that spring to mind as having a therapeutic effect on people. For children and adults with autism, music brings many benefits, helping them to not only express themselves, but develop their social and communication skills. Music therapy has been found to be an effective intervention in improving these […] More

“Yes, I have autism. No, I’m not like Rain Man.” The most common responses I’ve heard when I’ve told people I have autism are: “So what’s your talent?” “But you’re good at talking” “Weird, you don’t look autistic.”   What do all of these have in common? They’re all based on unhelpful assumptions about what […] More