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“Should I disclose that I’m autistic?” I hear this question all the time, and I ask it myself more often than I wish I had to. The most honest answer I can give is not yes or no. It depends on how safe I feel in the environment I am in. Not on whether disclosure is encouraged. Not on whether people talk about inclusion or authenticity. It depends on safety. Emotional safety. Professional safety. Sometimes physical safety. Because disclosure is not neutral, even when people pr

One of the most persistent and harmful assumptions about autistic people is that because some of us experience social differences, we must also lack interest in romantic relationships. The idea often goes unspoken, but it is everywhere. In media portrayals, in clinical language, in how adults speak about autistic youth growing up, and in how society reacts when autistic people express a desire for intimacy, partnership, or marriage. The message is subtle but constant: autisti

A practical guide for a kinder, safer Christmas The holidays are often imagined as a joyful, emotional, noisy season filled with gatherings and traditions. But for many autistic people, this time of year is not comforting at all. It can be deeply overwhelming. Sensory overload, disrupted routines, social pressure, forced closeness, and emotional strain can make Christmas feel like something to survive rather than celebrate. If you care about an autistic person, the most impor

I used to think bullying was something that only happened in big, obvious ways like pushing, name-calling, or fights behind the school. For me, it was quieter, and somehow that made it worse. It was the whispered laughter when I said something that didn’t fit. The eye rolls when I didn’t understand a joke right away. The long silences after I spoke, when I realized people didn’t know what to do with my words or energy. It was the teachers who told me to “just ignore it,” as i

Halloween is one of those nights where it’s magical for many; glowing pumpkins, elaborate costumes, and sensory chaos everywhere you look. For neurodivergent people, it can be both awesome and overwhelming. Between social expectations, flashing lights, unpredictable noises, and changes in routine, the night can bring a mix of joy and exhaustion. This guide is for all of us who like a bit of spooky fun our way, whether that means joining the crowd, carving pumpkins at home, or

Every October, people pay money to be scared. Haunted houses. Horror movies. Creepy costumes. This October, as everyone plays dress-up, I keep thinking about how freeing it would be if we didn’t need costumes to be accepted. If people could see authenticity as something beautiful, not something to fear. Because being autistic isn’t a mask I wear for the season; it’s who I am, every single day. But the scariest thing I ever hear isn’t whispered in the dark… it’s said under bri

I just accepted a job in counselling. And I won’t lie, I’m anxious. Not just “a little nervous,” but the kind of anxious where my brain...

First responders, including police officers and firefighters, are often the very first point of contact in emergencies. They are trained...

Please note, this blog will be available exclusively in English for this week* Autism is finally being recognized as something that lasts...

People love saying autism is a “superpower.” They say it like it’s a compliment. Like it’s empowering. Like it’s supposed to make me feel...

There’s a strange tension that comes with being both Autistic and an advocate. On the one hand, it’s deeply meaningful to speak out, to...

Driving has never just been about getting from point A to point B. For many Autistic people like me, it’s about navigating a world that...

You’ve probably heard it. You may have even said it, in a moment of attempted empathy, connection, or maybe just awkwardness: “Aren’t we...

I’m autistic, and I support other autistic people. That matters, a lot. When you are autistic and work with other autistic people, you...

For as long as I can remember, I’ve had really focused and long-lasting interests, things that draw me in with a kind of intensity that’s...

Grief has a strange way of walking beside us. It doesn’t ask permission. It doesn’t care if you’re standing at the edge of something...

I’ve been in school my entire life. No gap year, no long break, just me and a never-ending rotation of semesters, classes, syllabi, and...

Birthdays are supposed to be fun, right? Cake, friends, celebration, attention. But for many autistic people, including me, they can feel...

“She’s just shy,” they said. “She’s a good girl, so quiet, so polite,” they said. “She doesn’t cause any trouble.” They said these things...

In honor of National Pet Day (April 11), I wrote this blog.  For as long as I can remember, animals have been my safe place. As an...