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This is the coolest and most autistic video I’ve seen in a long time: youtu.be/8jVogdTJESw?si=qXw3…
A wonderful deep dive into something very technical (double pendulum motion), but it’s given clarity by the beautiful graphs that accompany the simulations. So satisfying to watch!
The Autistic Burnout construct (ABO) is a self-report questionnaire that measures traits such as fatigue, exhaustion, and related symptoms to identify autistic burnout in autistic adults. is.gd/S2xcBR
This article is in response to the question: “Why do autistic people tend to have disorganized thoughts?” is.gd/StwR6M
Navigating higher education as an autistic person comes with unique challenges, including accessing appropriate support. In this article, I reflect on my and my daughter’s experience. is.gd/Pd8cTU
The bond we develop with our parents can have a profound impact on us later in life—for better or worse.
In this article, I explore the research on attachment theory, and the different attachment styles and their is.gd/A0FAgk
RFK Jr.’s recent statements about autism are not only inaccurate—they are profoundly dehumanizing. In this letter, I want to address its impact on our community. is.gd/BjLFHe
The Extreme Demand Avoidance Questionnaire for adults (EDA-QA) is a self-administered questionnaire that measures traits and behaviours related to Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) in adults. is.gd/jexORA
In this article, we share how some of us at Embrace Autism identify with and relate to the concept of disability. is.gd/icR4I5
The controversy around the play ‘All in a Row’ has highlighted issues around autism representation, and it seems a reconsideration of autism categories is in order. is.gd/h2UZuy
Following rules is not necessarily important to autistic people, yet some rules are followed pedantically. So what are the incentives for following rules? What are yours? embrace-autism.com/autistic-…
The Adverse Childhood Experiences Questionnaire is a self-report questionnaire designed to measure childhood maltreatment and adverse rearing and their impact. is.gd/iOXJOg
In this article, I will explore various concepts, including mirror–emotion synaesthesia, unmitigated communion, empathic attunement, emotional contagion, and hyper-empathy. is.gd/aaD2ZK
The Aspie Quiz is a self-administered questionnaire to measure the degree to which adults with average intelligence show autistic traits. We discuss its scoring, its validity, and more. is.gd/O0cq5V
Autistic people are at a higher risk of victimization and revictimization. As such, here are some guidelines to recognize an unhealthy/abusive relationship. is.gd/058Oix
Synesthesia and autism share significant overlap, with 19% of autistic people having synesthesia as well. In this post, we explain why. is.gd/xnQy2z
Since research shows that anywhere between 50–70% of autistic people also have ADHD, it’s important to explore how AuDHD (autism + ADHD) impacts relationships differently than autism alone. is.gd/bMnyM2
The Cognitive Reflection Test (CRT) is described by some as the world’s shortest intelligence test, consisting of only 3 questions. is.gd/0Cblir
A brief overview on how psychiatric institutions and society have viewed autism through a lens of deficits and misunderstandings, and mistreated many autistics. is.gd/oVZ631
We generally tend to focus on autism, but this is a time for solidarity and to bring attention to a terrible scourge of racism, bigotry, and supremacy. is.gd/YoyVu4

