An autistic mother trusted Bravo with her story. They erased her disability, aired the fallout, and let the internet misread her entirely. I break down the harm in a new piece on my substack. open.substack.com/pub/autistic...

It’s been a wild week — book launch, new podcast network, and the Late Diagnosis Club Podcast and Paid Community. I’ve added something special for those walking this path with me. Can’t say more here, but it’s waiting in the new post. 💛 open.substack.com/pub/autistic... #ActuallyAutistic

While my guide to late discovery of autism didn't reach the goal of hitting #1 across the entire Amazon store, we were #1 in 4 countries and 8 categories, and we hit #108 on Amazon thanks to everyone who shared it. It’s still free for a few more hours. Grab your copy now: amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DZ7PFZJP

💛 BOOK LAUNCH UPDATE & I NEED YOUR HELP 💛 We’ve jumped from #456 to #230 in 6 hours! Am I Actually Autistic? could hit #1 — but only if 1,000 more people get it in the next 48 hours. Please considering posting or tagging a friend who needs this book. 👉 Share this link: www.amazon.com/dp/B0DZ7PFZJP

Thanks to everyone for supporting the official launch of Am I Actually Autistic? My new book to help the questioning, newly identified, and Autistic people struggling with the shock of late in life discovery of neurotype. Free today on Amazon! Just go to Amazon and search Am I Actually Autistic?

Just had one of those moments where everything feels possible — our MP, Sadik Al-Hassan, has pledged his support for Neurodivergent Voices Live. From Parliament to Bristol, the ripples are starting. Full story (and biscuits) in today’s substack post ↓ open.substack.com/pub/autistic...

Friendship breakups hit differently when you’re neurodivergent. 🦋 This is the story of a 19-year bond, an ending that came three weeks before my autism diagnosis, and the grief of realizing too late what might have been saved. Full story: Autistic Culture Substack → open.substack.com/pub/autistic...

Do you know an Autistic kid that needs friends? Share this. I’m co-leading groups exploring Taylor Swift, creative writing, astrology, world cultures, scrapbooking, crafting, & more. Kids don’t need a formal diagnosis to participate. 👉 Registration: www.autisticculturepodcast.com/p/i-wish-id-...

PICKING APART THE LAYERS OF ABLEISM THAT MAKE US THINK SELF-DIAGNOSIS IS NOT VALID. In my conversation with Dawn-Marie Solais, we dig into research, culture, and why our “lost generation” of autistic women matters. open.substack.com/pub/autistic... #actuallyautistic

Why do so many teams struggle to collaborate across neurotypes? In my Stanford Neurodiversity Summit poster, I outline 3 practices that make research (and workplaces) more neuroinclusive. Check it out at AutisticCulture.substack.com #NeurodiverseTeams #InclusiveResearch #DoubleEmpathy

IS AUTISTIC SELF-IDENTIFICATION VALID? I just finished my dissertation comparing autistic traits in medically diagnosed vs. self-identified autistic adults. The result: no difference. Quelle surprise! But along the way, something MUCH more interesting happened... open.substack.com/pub/autistic...

72% of people in mental health hospitals are Autistic. This has to change. Enter the Autistic Mental Health Conference 2025! BY Autistic people, FOR Autistic people. Read our latest guest blog post from @autisticrealms.bsky.social about the event and get 20% off. open.substack.com/pub/autistic...

I'm on The Autistic Culture Podcast, discussing Autistic creativity with @angelakingdon.bsky.social! @autisticculture.bsky.social Listen on any podcast platform. Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5erU... Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/p... #AutisticCulture #MusicalNeuroqueering

Best haiku wins cash Enter free, no cost at all For ND writers. The Link to submit your entry is here: forms.gle/B6gR15dYEqns... 
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#autismacceptance
#autisticartist #AutisticJoy #autisticauthor #NeurodivergentVoices

We are half way through our summer Writing Contest series at Autistic Culture Podcast and it’s HAIKU week!! Here’s your chance to write a Neurodiversity inspired 5-7-5 poem and win cash and prizes! The Link to submit your entry is here: forms.gle/B6gR15dYEqns... #actuallyautistic #writingcontest

Just 48 hours left to get your submission in for this week's writing contest. CASH PRIZES. Neurodivergent Writers Only! Details and links: www.autisticculturepodcast.com/p/im-so-conf... #autisticculture #actuallyautistic #neurodivergentwriters #amwriting #writingcontest

Today we announced the first winner of our Neurodivergent Narratives Writing Contest series and our next chance for you to win. To read Jessica's winning entry and to learn more about this week's contest head over to the Autistic Culture Substack AutisticCulturePodcast dot com #ActuallyAutistic

NEURODIVERGENT WRITERS: THIS ONE IS FOR YOU! Win Money & Get Published! All the details are here! open.substack.com/pub/autistic... Deadline for our first weekly contest is this coming Wednesday at Noon ET! #ActuallyAutistic #autisticwriters #writingcommunity #writerscommunity #writingcontest

INTRODUCING OUR NEW WEEKLY WRITING CONTEST! Starting this week, we are running a weekly writing contest and for the next three months, it’s completely free to enter! Yes, there’s even a small cash prize. Details here: autisticculture.substack.com/weekly-writi...

A Community Guide to a Happy Neurodivergent Christmas has inspired an @autisticculture.bsky.social episode. Thank you to @angelakingdon.bsky.social & Matt for featuring it! Listen: www.autisticculturepodcast.com/p/holiday-ti... Get the ebook: subscribepage.io/tO5Rvl Creators: go.bsky.app/TsbsUhs

Kennedy’s long record of spreading misinformation about autism in particular and public health in general makes him a disastrous choice for this role. Autistic people, the disability community, and the nation’s public health will all suffer if he is confirmed.