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There are different ways to be happy and function well, even if your brain is not typical

I don’t want to leave the platform and I feel like I am mourning it in real time.

When the police won’t take no for an answer

Social skills training programs for autistic youths and adults exist in nearly every school district and community; these programs focus on bringing autistic people into synchronization with develo...

A 14-year-old Arizona boy’s terrifying experience underscores that officers should be trained on how to recognize people on the spectrum.

HEARD has been working tirelessly to bring an end police brutality against deaf/disabled people. HEARD created this English & Spanish Log of Police Violence Against Deaf People, and we are looking to collect more stories of police brutality against deaf/disabled people. If you want to add your or another person story to this list, please email us

Police don’t need better training; they need to stop treating noncompliance as justification for violence.

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders - Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is currently one of the most researched of all childhood developmental disorders and is receiving attention in many...

Inconsistent and underfunded training programs may hurt more than they help, experts say.

Panda Mery - Almost too calm neurodivergent researcher, bricoleur, productive irritant and flâneur

Far too many young people are struggling with their mental health and unable to get the support they need. We all have a role to play in supporting youth mental health and creating a world where young people thrive.

As we recover from the pandemic, leaders across organizations, together with workers, have the opportunity to reinvest in the mental health and well-being of our nation's workforce.

The incoming ALA president on why libraries matter more than ever

Why most Autistics don't like functioning labels.

I love shiny things, especially the rainbow and gold spoons and chopsticks from Umeshio.com, a nonbinary disabled gaysian owned-business created by Umeko Motoyoshi. We are teaming up and off…

People with Cluster B personality disorders may have trouble in social situations — one of the hallmarks of Cluster B disorders is…

Ableds: We came up with a new word to call you!Disabled People: Is it "Disabled"?Ableds: No! Bu-Disabled People: Interesting. Stop using it.Ableds: 😭 you should be GRATEFUL to be minimized and demeaned through evasive euphemisms that I'm doubling down on my use of 😭— Leeland (@leedotexe) November 4, 2022

The transition from legitimate pain patient to “criminal suspect” happened in a flash, and was caused entirely by factors that had nothing to do with me or my use of any medications.