The study, entitled “Why are they like that?”, seeks to investigate the causes of autism as conjectured by the highly opinionated loved ones and colleagues of autistic people, whose hot takes are infinitely more valuable than anything autistic people have to say.

We even did a follow-up piece

Autistic parents have been warned to be vigilant for signs that their child could be afflicted with Neurotypical Spectrum Disorder, or NSD.

I forgot to schedule this one in time for winter so here is the silliest piece I’ve ever written

An autistic woman who committed a grievous overshare now faces a nerve-wracking wait while a jury of her peers deliberate over her fate, sources have revealed.  Read this and other exclusive articles on Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/120381...

“What are they doing dyeing their hair blue if they don’t plan on being my mummytherapist? That’s blatant false advertising. Be Kate Winslet in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind or be nothing.” Dunk on terrible men with us over on Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/142496...

Ben Espenson, 24, who is autistic, and Naveed Azkhat, 25, who has ADHD, harbour a great deal of affection towards each other, but neither of them can name a single reason why.

Walker commented: “They showed me how to make one burger before the lunch rush started and then expected me to be as fast as a machine while dodging third-degree burns.”

An autistic woman who committed a grievous overshare now faces a nerve-wracking wait while a jury of her peers deliberate over her fate, sources have revealed.  Read this and other exclusive articles on Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/120381...

Walker commented: “They showed me how to make one burger before the lunch rush started and then expected me to be as fast as a machine while dodging third-degree burns.”

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Ben Espenson, 24, who is autistic, and Naveed Azkhat, 25, who has ADHD, harbour a great deal of affection towards each other, but neither of them can name a single reason why.

I found out about this trend where men on dating sites seek “slightly autistic” women. I got mad. I wrote about it.

“What are they doing dyeing their hair blue if they don’t plan on being my mummytherapist? That’s blatant false advertising. Be Kate Winslet in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind or be nothing.” Dunk on terrible men with us over on Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/142496...

To put her doubts to rest, Paige Thomas, 39, underwent a rigorous diagnostic assessment with clinical psychologist, Graeme Hart. This consisted of seven lengthy questionnaires and three diagnostic interviews, which Thomas voluntarily supplemented with a full autobiography.

Ahh you bastards

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To put her doubts to rest, Paige Thomas, 39, underwent a rigorous diagnostic assessment with clinical psychologist, Graeme Hart. This consisted of seven lengthy questionnaires and three diagnostic interviews, which Thomas voluntarily supplemented with a full autobiography.

Beth Hapworth, 38, who needs clear and direct communication from others in order to avoid misunderstandings, has reportedly become an expert in dancing around, pussyfooting and eggshell-treading.

A “pioneering” autistic woman has managed to take a social interaction in which a stranger takes a deep-dive into one’s genitalia and make it even more stressful, sources have confirmed.

A “pioneering” autistic woman has managed to take a social interaction in which a stranger takes a deep-dive into one’s genitalia and make it even more stressful, sources have confirmed.

Beth Hapworth, 38, who needs clear and direct communication from others in order to avoid misunderstandings, has reportedly become an expert in dancing around, pussyfooting and eggshell-treading.

Aidan Michaels, 38, was asked by wife Paige Thomas, 37, to pick up a few bits - and in his defence, he did do that. Read this and other exclusive articles on Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/120871...

Despite being advertised as “never worn” and “from a smoke-free home”, your new jacket still apparently needed de-smelling, leaving you to conclude that the seller must have been trying to kill you to ensure your silence. Full article on Patreon here: www.patreon.com/posts/142496...

Despite being advertised as “never worn” and “from a smoke-free home”, your new jacket still apparently needed de-smelling, leaving you to conclude that the seller must have been trying to kill you to ensure your silence. Full article on Patreon here: www.patreon.com/posts/142496...

Aidan Michaels, 38, was asked by wife Paige Thomas, 37, to pick up a few bits - and in his defence, he did do that. Read this and other exclusive articles on Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/120871...

Robert Hapworth, 40, commented: “Finley’s our miracle child. Way better than the last one. I mean, what’s the point in my wife taking all that Tylenol if our kid’s not gonna be dunking on all the other toddlers?”

Robert Hapworth, 40, commented: “Finley’s our miracle child. Way better than the last one. I mean, what’s the point in my wife taking all that Tylenol if our kid’s not gonna be dunking on all the other toddlers?”

Armitage said: “Eating the last chicken strip is an act of ceremony. I need to mark the moment of bringing the meal to an end with one last triumphant sweep through the ketchup I’ve so carefully rationed out.”

Armitage said: “Eating the last chicken strip is an act of ceremony. I need to mark the moment of bringing the meal to an end with one last triumphant sweep through the ketchup I’ve so carefully rationed out.”

An autistic woman, who was miles away and surrounded by witnesses at the time of a recent strangulation murder, still thinks the immense weight of guilt and shame crouching gargoyle-like on her soul could be related to the crime, it has been reported.

I wrote a thing! Because I contine to be very normal!

An autistic woman, who was miles away and surrounded by witnesses at the time of a recent strangulation murder, still thinks the immense weight of guilt and shame crouching gargoyle-like on her soul could be related to the crime, it has been reported.

Pippa Durham, 38, was looking forward to a new six-part series billed as a bodice-ripping retelling of the Dissolution of the Monasteries. However, she spotted a 20th-century doorknob in the background of one of the shots and has been livid ever since.

Lloyd Didcot, 32, took the unusual step to not carefully prepare a mental script for his coffee order last Friday and, subsequently, experienced the actual, literal torture of eternal damnation for about five minutes in his local Costa.

Randhawa said: “Oh God I’m so embarrassed. I’ve overdone it, haven’t I. I’m so so sorry.” Bake this and other exclusive articles on Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/118532...

Lloyd Didcot, 32, took the unusual step to not carefully prepare a mental script for his coffee order last Friday and, subsequently, experienced the actual, literal torture of eternal damnation for about five minutes in his local Costa.

After some careful painting on the back of an old hoodie, Emerson now bears a visual marker of her status as everyone’s hapless buttmonkey.

Pippa Durham, 38, was looking forward to a new six-part series billed as a bodice-ripping retelling of the Dissolution of the Monasteries. However, she spotted a 20th-century doorknob in the background of one of the shots and has been livid ever since.

After some careful painting on the back of an old hoodie, Emerson now bears a visual marker of her status as everyone’s hapless buttmonkey.

An AuDHD woman is desperately trying to catch up on the last two decades of pop culture after arriving late to a fancy-dress party, eyewitnesses have claimed.

An AuDHD woman is desperately trying to catch up on the last two decades of pop culture after arriving late to a fancy-dress party, eyewitnesses have claimed.

Ryan Wilkins, 40, who was captured in the dead of night by mafia goons, reportedly began spilling all his secrets, hopes, fears and a disturbing amount of detail about his first wet dream, without the idea of enhanced interrogation having even been floated.

Ryan Wilkins, 40, who was captured in the dead of night by mafia goons, reportedly began spilling all his secrets, hopes, fears and a disturbing amount of detail about his first wet dream, without the idea of enhanced interrogation having even been floated.

An autistic person who has opted not to use alcohol as a social lubricant has reportedly discovered a new benefit to sobriety: enjoying unprecedented social success at a party full of drunk people.

An autistic person who has opted not to use alcohol as a social lubricant has reportedly discovered a new benefit to sobriety: enjoying unprecedented social success at a party full of drunk people.

“I eat when I’m hungry,” Aldrich explained while consuming her 10am lunch. “And I sleep when I’m tired. Speaking of which, it’s nearly time for my afternoon nap.” Your bedtime reading sorted over on our Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/141561...

Karen Hoyland, 48, only has to glance at your profile image and a handful of posts in order to declare you “very high functioning”, despite never having met or spoken to you in her life.

Karen Hoyland, 48, only has to glance at your profile image and a handful of posts in order to declare you “very high functioning”, despite never having met or spoken to you in her life.

“I eat when I’m hungry,” Aldrich explained while consuming her 10am lunch. “And I sleep when I’m tired. Speaking of which, it’s nearly time for my afternoon nap.” Your bedtime reading sorted over on our Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/141561...