Autism Chrysalis

Category: Society

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You Don’t Need My Permission To Pee

A short rant on how our society teaches us to give away bodily autonomy.

Finding Your Autistic Way Is Like Being Lost In The Woods

Trying to make your own version of an autistic-friendly life is a bit like finding your way through the deep dark woods.

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Thoughts on Theory of Mind

Theory of Mind is often pointed out as an autistic deficit, but is it really that? Is something else going on? And is it just autistics that find this challenging?

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A Few Thoughts on Labels

There’s a lot of controversy around labels. Some people love them, some hate them. I’m somewhere in the middle.

On Non-Autistic People Speaking for the Autism Community

I’m so glad you want to help spread autism acceptance. The best way you can help us is, as much as possible, to raise up our voices.

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Masking

On Autistic Masking

You’ve heard of autistic masking? Here’s an intro on what it is, what it’s not, and some of the side effects.

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Autism

Happy Autism Diagnosis Day!

Spectrum identification was absolutely, hands down, no holds barred, the best thing that has happened in my life.

Self-Advocacy

This is Why Honesty Really is the Best Policy

We are socialized not to complain, but sometimes that means not telling people what we need. I have been getting better at saying what I need, and finding out that people can help.

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