Insights about Autism

Neurodiversity

5 Things Everyone Should Understand About Neurodiversity

Erin Bulluss, Ph.D., and Abby Sesterka on October 5, 2023

It’s encouraging to see more individuals and organizations talk about neurodiversity, but what does it really mean, and are we getting it right?

It’s encouraging to see more individuals and organizations talk about neurodiversity, but what does it really mean, and are we getting it right?

Autism

The Potential Perils of Christmas: An Autistic Perspective

Erin Bulluss, Ph.D., and Abby Sesterka on November 30, 2020

While many Australians seem to revel in the Christmas festivities, for some autistic folk, including the authors, Christmas time can feel more maddening than merry.

While many Australians seem to revel in the Christmas festivities, for some autistic folk, including the authors, Christmas time can feel more maddening than merry.

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6 Ways to Create Autistic Spaces at Work

Erin Bulluss, Ph.D., and Abby Sesterka on November 22, 2020

Autistic-friendly spaces in the workplace can create genuinely inclusive environments, helping Autistic folk to become—and remain—gainfully and meaningfully employed.

Autistic-friendly spaces in the workplace can create genuinely inclusive environments, helping Autistic folk to become—and remain—gainfully and meaningfully employed.

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Doing More by Doing Less: Reducing Autistic Burnout

Erin Bulluss, Ph.D., and Abby Sesterka on October 11, 2020

To foster capacity building, many autistic adults require supports that actually allow them to do less, unlocking capacity that had been spread too thin.

To foster capacity building, many autistic adults require supports that actually allow them to do less, unlocking capacity that had been spread too thin.

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Reframing Professional Language Around Autism in Practice

Erin Bulluss, Ph.D., and Abby Sesterka on June 11, 2020

Conventional language about autism pathologizes the autistic experience. Here, we suggest alternatives to promote more positive interactions with autistic individuals.

Conventional language about autism pathologizes the autistic experience. Here, we suggest alternatives to promote more positive interactions with autistic individuals.

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Reframing Professional Language Around Autism

Erin Bulluss, Ph.D., and Abby Sesterka on June 10, 2020

Conventional language pathologizes the autistic experience. Professionals can reflect on language to promote more positive interactions with autistic individuals.

Conventional language pathologizes the autistic experience. Professionals can reflect on language to promote more positive interactions with autistic individuals.

Autism

Moving Beyond Autism Awareness to Autism Acceptance

Erin Bulluss, Ph.D., and Abby Sesterka on April 1, 2020

Autism Awareness Day aims to make positive change for the autistic community, but a shift to acceptance is critical to the well-being of autistic adults.

Autism Awareness Day aims to make positive change for the autistic community, but a shift to acceptance is critical to the well-being of autistic adults.

Autism

5 Messages for My Younger Autistic Self

Erin Bulluss, Ph.D., and Abby Sesterka on March 9, 2020

Late-diagnosed autistic women reflect on messages they wish they’d heard as children and share some of them here to promote well-being in today’s autistic youth.

Late-diagnosed autistic women reflect on messages they wish they’d heard as children and share some of them here to promote well-being in today’s autistic youth.

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Authenticity and Autism

Erin Bulluss, Ph.D., and Abby Sesterka on January 27, 2020

What does authenticity mean for autistic individuals who often hide their true selves?

What does authenticity mean for autistic individuals who often hide their true selves?

Autism

When a Late Diagnosis of Autism Is Life-Changing

Erin Bulluss, Ph.D., and Abby Sesterka on January 7, 2020

A diagnosis of autism in adulthood can change self-concept for the better.

A diagnosis of autism in adulthood can change self-concept for the better.

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Talking About Autism

Erin Bulluss, Ph.D., and Abby Sesterka on October 1, 2019

People often conflict over whether to use "identity-first" or "person-first" language when it comes to autism. Here are the arguments for both.

People often conflict over whether to use "identity-first" or "person-first" language when it comes to autism. Here are the arguments for both.

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Hannah Gadsby's Douglas Is Our Nanette

Erin Bulluss, Ph.D., and Abby Sesterka on September 6, 2019

Hannah Gadsby is boldly talking about autism, but are we really listening? Late-diagnosed autistic women provide perspectives on her new show, "Douglas."

Hannah Gadsby is boldly talking about autism, but are we really listening? Late-diagnosed autistic women provide perspectives on her new show, "Douglas."