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Mathieu Belleville-Douelle

Dec 23, 2024

15 stories

Autism

In

The Unexpected Autistic Life

by

Robert K Starr

As an Autistic Person, I Appreciate Jerks

Tell me what you mean and don’t hold back punches — I will love you for it

Sep 28, 2024

As an Autistic Person, I Appreciate Jerks

Sep 28, 2024

In

The Unexpected Autistic Life

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Andrea

As An Autistic Person, I Meet People Who Don’t Believe In My Existence

I went to see a physiotherapist, and I spent the entire session debating the legitmacy of my own existence.

Aug 17, 2024

The top part of a suit, shirt and a tie without a head on green background. Instead of the head, there is a circle, and inside the circle the words (in pink): “Spoiler alert: You don’t exist”.

Aug 17, 2024

In

The Unexpected Autistic Life

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Gaby Rogut

The Intimate Romantic Lives of Autistic People Are Not a Myth

We need to rethink social expectations for autistic people

Oct 2, 2024

A man and a woman are sitting on a couch, both smiling and looking at each other. The man is touching the woman’s hair, while the woman rests her chin on her left hand. They appear to be having a pleasant conversation in a cozy living room setting.

Oct 2, 2024

In

My Head Hurts

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Mark Palmer

Disorders, Deficits, and Disabilities: Why the Negative Language We Use for Differences is Doing…

When we describe something as a deficit or disorder, it is only seen as a problem. This does untold damage and is almost always inaccurate…

Sep 28, 2024

Disorders, Deficits, and Disabilities: Why the Negative Language We Use for Differences is Doing…

Sep 28, 2024

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In

Prism & Pen

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Sarah TC

I Don’t Want to Be Cured of my Autism or Queerness

So why is this still up for discussion?

Jul 24, 2024

A silhouette of a person with a rainbow brain in a room full of people.

Jul 24, 2024

In

Books Are Our Superpower

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Annika Hotta

How My Autism Impacts Me as a Reader

Eight ways being neurodivergent changes my reading experience

Jul 16, 2024

A light-skinned Brown boy lies in the 4 position on a bed surrounded by books. He is wearing blue shorts, a black T-shirt, and is barefoot. His medium-length black hair is splayed out on the rusty pink bedsheet and he is smiling with his mouth hidden by the cover of a book.

Jul 16, 2024

In

The Unexpected Autistic Life

by

McDopper

Coping with Autistic Burnout and Meltdowns: What Not to Do and What May Help Sometimes.

Far be it from me to ever try to give anybody any advice about anything. I’m old enough to know that I know very little about anything, and…

Jul 8, 2024

Coping with Autistic Burnout and Meltdowns: What Not to Do and What May Help Sometimes.

Jul 8, 2024

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The Unexpected Autistic Life

by

Gareth Ceidiog Hughes

Autism: I Expect Rejection

My life has conditioned me to expect not to be liked

Jun 12, 2024

Autism: I Expect Rejection

Jun 12, 2024

Jackie Schuld

I Conceptualize Autism Differently than Most Professionals

If you ask a medical or mental health professional what autism is, they’ll likely tell you that what they prefer to call autism spectrum…

Feb 19, 2024

I Conceptualize Autism Differently than Most Professionals

Feb 19, 2024

Jackie Schuld

Don’t Interrupt an Autistic Engaged in a Passion Project

This morning, I really wanted to write.

Jun 7, 2024

Don’t Interrupt an Autistic Engaged in a Passion Project

Jun 7, 2024

Mark Palmer

Why Many Autistic People See Self-Employment as Their Only Option

My dad used to run a small shop known for its greeting cards.

May 12, 2024

Why Many Autistic People See Self-Employment as Their Only Option

May 12, 2024

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Margaret Dean

Becoming a Resident of Wonderland

Being autistic is like being Alice, isolated and confused, but why not find our community among the mad people instead?

Apr 26, 2024

Becoming a Resident of Wonderland

Apr 26, 2024

Mathieu Belleville-Douelle

Mathieu Belleville-Douelle

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I mainly write essays about autism, travel, and literature. Currently on the road with a campervan.

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