Autistic Living Library

Articles for understanding and living autistic

Built from the major themes of Autistic Living, this library is designed for autistic people, families, counselors, educators, employers, and anyone who wants practical, respectful information.

Understanding Autism

Understanding Autism is best understood as one part of a larger autistic profile. The same characteristic can be helpful in one setting and difficult in another. Rather than treating autism as a collection of i…

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The Autistic Brain

The Autistic Brain is best understood as one part of a larger autistic profile. The same characteristic can be helpful in one setting and difficult in another. Rather than treating autism as a collection of iso…

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Sensory Processing

Sensory Processing is best understood as one part of a larger autistic profile. The same characteristic can be helpful in one setting and difficult in another. Rather than treating autism as a collection of iso…

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Stimming

Stimming is best understood as one part of a larger autistic profile. The same characteristic can be helpful in one setting and difficult in another. Rather than treating autism as a collection of isolated symp…

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Communication and Literal Language

Communication and Literal Language is best understood as one part of a larger autistic profile. The same characteristic can be helpful in one setting and difficult in another. Rather than treating autism as a c…

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Empathy

Empathy is best understood as one part of a larger autistic profile. The same characteristic can be helpful in one setting and difficult in another. Rather than treating autism as a collection of isolated sympt…

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Anxiety and Worry

Anxiety and Worry is best understood as one part of a larger autistic profile. The same characteristic can be helpful in one setting and difficult in another. Rather than treating autism as a collection of isol…

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Social Anxiety and Belonging

Social Anxiety and Belonging is best understood as one part of a larger autistic profile. The same characteristic can be helpful in one setting and difficult in another. Rather than treating autism as a collect…

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Meltdowns and Shutdowns

Meltdowns and Shutdowns is best understood as one part of a larger autistic profile. The same characteristic can be helpful in one setting and difficult in another. Rather than treating autism as a collection o…

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Public School

Public School is best understood as one part of a larger autistic profile. The same characteristic can be helpful in one setting and difficult in another. Rather than treating autism as a collection of isolated…

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Multiple-Choice Tests

Multiple-Choice Tests is best understood as one part of a larger autistic profile. The same characteristic can be helpful in one setting and difficult in another. Rather than treating autism as a collection of …

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Work and the Workplace

Work and the Workplace is best understood as one part of a larger autistic profile. The same characteristic can be helpful in one setting and difficult in another. Rather than treating autism as a collection of…

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Relationships and Dating

Relationships and Dating is best understood as one part of a larger autistic profile. The same characteristic can be helpful in one setting and difficult in another. Rather than treating autism as a collection …

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Self-Esteem and Identity

Self-Esteem and Identity is best understood as one part of a larger autistic profile. The same characteristic can be helpful in one setting and difficult in another. Rather than treating autism as a collection …

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Masking and Authenticity

Masking and Authenticity is best understood as one part of a larger autistic profile. The same characteristic can be helpful in one setting and difficult in another. Rather than treating autism as a collection …

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Special Interests and Deep Focus

Special Interests and Deep Focus is best understood as one part of a larger autistic profile. The same characteristic can be helpful in one setting and difficult in another. Rather than treating autism as a col…

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History, Puzzles, Music, and Pattern-Based Interests

History, Puzzles, Music, and Pattern-Based Interests is best understood as one part of a larger autistic profile. The same characteristic can be helpful in one setting and difficult in another. Rather than trea…

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Animals and Pets

Animals and Pets is best understood as one part of a larger autistic profile. The same characteristic can be helpful in one setting and difficult in another. Rather than treating autism as a collection of isola…

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Dyscalculia and Uneven Learning

Dyscalculia and Uneven Learning is best understood as one part of a larger autistic profile. The same characteristic can be helpful in one setting and difficult in another. Rather than treating autism as a coll…

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Routines and Executive Function

Routines and Executive Function is best understood as one part of a larger autistic profile. The same characteristic can be helpful in one setting and difficult in another. Rather than treating autism as a coll…

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Levels and Support Needs

Levels and Support Needs is best understood as one part of a larger autistic profile. The same characteristic can be helpful in one setting and difficult in another. Rather than treating autism as a collection …

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Advocacy and Accommodations

Advocacy and Accommodations is best understood as one part of a larger autistic profile. The same characteristic can be helpful in one setting and difficult in another. Rather than treating autism as a collecti…

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Building an Autistic-Friendly Life

Building an Autistic-Friendly Life is best understood as one part of a larger autistic profile. The same characteristic can be helpful in one setting and difficult in another. Rather than treating autism as a c…

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Counseling, Growth, and the Future

Counseling, Growth, and the Future is best understood as one part of a larger autistic profile. The same characteristic can be helpful in one setting and difficult in another. Rather than treating autism as a c…

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