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We are an Autistic-led charity & association, reframing the understanding of Autism through education to change how society perceives Autism.| Reframing Autism
21 August, 2025 Like many of you, we have heard the recent NDIS reform announcement that includes removing children with […] The post Thriving Kids Announcement: Our Response as an Autistic-Led Organisation appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
All Autistic people have something valuable to contribute, whether through paid employment or meaningful alternatives like volunteering. In this update, we […] The post Newsletter 18 Aug 2025: Autistics in the Workplace appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Note: This article is for information purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. If you’re concerned about your […] The post Understanding Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Written by Liz Bancroft Before I began IVF, I prepared myself for the medical side: the appointments, the needles, the […] The post IVF as an Autistic Woman: What I Wish the Clinics Had Understood appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Travel can be life-enriching for Autistic people, offering new experiences, joy and connection. In this video, non-speaking Autistic advocate Patrick […] The post Travelling with Curiosity, Care and Confidence: Insights from Non-Speaking Autistic Advocate, Patrick Saunders appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Written by Anna Cristina with Emma Marsh Autistic people do a lot of things differently to their non-autistic peers. It […] The post Practical Strategies for Parenting Autistic LGBTQIA+ Young People appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Written by Jen Goodwin Situational mutism (SM), often medically referred to as “selective mutism”, describes a condition in which a […] The post All About Situational Mutism: A Guide for Allies appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Written by Emma Marsh and Melanie Heyworth Following on from the downloadable letter we created to help your child’s support […] The post Neuro-affirming Language: A Letter to Your Family, Friends and Support Network appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Written by Emma Marsh and Melanie Heyworth Have you ever wished your child’s teachers, therapists and support workers – or […] The post Neuro-affirming Language: A Letter to Your Child’s Support Network appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Written by Mack Ash Whether on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook or your social media of choice, there is a great […] The post On Autistic Masking appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Within the Reframing Autism community, there is a rich diversity of perspectives on eye contact, ranging from those who actively […] The post #ActuallyAutistic Insights on Eye Contact: A Reframing Autism Community Blog appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
For Autistic individuals with a Pathological Demand for Avoidance (PDA) profile, simple demands can feel like an overwhelming challenge to […] The post 9 Tips to Reduce Demands for the PDAer in Your Life appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Written by Alex Hammond Many people think autism = poor social skills. But it’s not true. It isn’t that Autistic […] The post Social Skills My Autistic Family Taught Me: A Non-autistic Perspective appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Developed by Reframing Autism’s Intersectional Advisory Committee with Dr Alexandra Johnston*, June 2024, and edited by Dr Melanie Heyworth Reviewed […] The post Position Statement on Diagnosis appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
The holiday season often brings significant challenges for Autistic individuals, and just as the new year rolls in, so comes […] The post Neuro-affirming Resolutions: 5 Ideas to Help Autistic Adults Thrive in 2025 appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
It is our greatest hope that all Autistic children feel safe, understood and supported at school, so we have created […] The post ‘About Me’: a Customisable Resource for Your Child’s New Teacher appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Written by Karen Noble Somatisation is a new term I discovered recently in a Reframing Autism blog. The somatisation cycle […] The post Let’s Elope: The Day My “Happily Ever After” Took a Detour appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Written by Hannah Brockway Since I was nine years old, I had difficulty fitting in at school. I had a […] The post Masking for Survival: My Life as a Sleeper Agent appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Written by Melanie Heyworth We know from a variety of research that Autistic individuals seek social connection, and often connect […] The post Autistic Social Skills: Understanding Organic Autistic Experiences of Connection and Friendship appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Written by Shadia Hancock What is communication? As defined by Merriam-Webster dictionary, communication involves developing rapport, and individuals exchanging information […] The post Autistic Communication Differences: A Primer appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Written by Liz Baird Note: This article has been written by an Autistic speech pathologist with professionals from other disciplines […] The post Communication Development in Autistic Children: A Primer for Professionals appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Written by Melanie Heyworth We know that very often, Autistic people – of all ages – are encouraged to develop […] The post What Traditional Social Skills Courses Get Wrong and What an Affirming Social Skills Course Would Look Like appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Written by Dr Chris Edwards and Dr Abbey Love from the Aspect Research Centre for Autism Practice Friendship, belonging, and […] The post Friendship, Loneliness and Belonging in Autistic People appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Eye contact is a form of non-verbal communication that holds cultural significance worldwide. In many western societies, eye contact is […] The post Understanding Autistic Differences in Eye Contact appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
By the Reframing Autism Intersectional Advisory Committee For adults who think they might be Autistic, obtaining a formal diagnosis from […] The post All About Self Identification appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Written by the Reframing Autism Intersectional Advisory Committee Autism diagnosis is often viewed as a privilege due to the various […] The post Why Formal Diagnosis Is a Privilege appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Written by Shadia Hancock Before founding Autism Actually, I remember being interested in getting involved with hands-on experience related to […] The post Autism and Employment: Supporting Meaningful Work Opportunities appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Autistic individuals often approach communication differently from non-autistic individuals, both in how they express themselves and how they interpret others. […] The post How to Communicate Effectively and Respectfully with Autistic Individuals appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Written by Ocean* The Autistic community experiences high levels of un- and under-employment. With less financial stability and resources, we’re […] The post Exploring Autistic Passions Through Creative Work: A Key to Self-Determination appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Written by Alex* “It was such a relief when I was identified as Autistic. My whole life, feeling like an […] The post “I Like My Masked Self Better Than My Real Self – Whoever That Even Is” appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Have you ever gone a morning without eating and/or drinking, only to be reminded you’re famished by a visual cue […] The post Interoception: Knowing Yourself Inside and Out appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
An interview with Adrian Miles Content note: suicidal thoughts, trauma “I feel for you” is a saying often used to […] The post “I Feel for You”: Living with Mirror-Touch Synaesthesia appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Written by Serafina Mei** During a recent address, British honorary physician in paediatric disability Dr Hilary Cass suggested that “young […] The post Living Out of Bounds: An Exploration of My Neuroqueered Autigender appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Written by Hannah Brockway It is cruel that Autistic people are predisposed, both by nature and nurture, to developing anorexia […] The post Autism and Eating Disorders: a Dangerous Duo appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Written by Chantell Marshall aka Shy Little Pixie Imagine you are watching a highly anticipated movie at the cinema: You […] The post Transitioning Autistically: A Case of Can’t, Not Won’t appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
A new Autism diagnosis (or the epiphany that you are Autistic) can be very validating. Some Autists describe it as […] The post New Resource: Our Autistic Welcome Pack appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Written by Loren Snow From being called “oversensitive” to “unempathic”, it’s not unusual for Autistic individuals to be told that, […] The post Autism and Emotions: How and Why Do Autistic People Process Emotions Differently? appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Written by Alex* “She laid alone during her best days as a work of art reading naked on the bed […] The post Autistic Inertia: Stranded in the Moment appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Written by Amy Adams Each of us experience the world, at least in part, through our senses. Sensory processing is […] The post Hypersensitive, Hyperfocused and Ready for ‘Hijack’: An Autistic Experience of Sensory Anxiety appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Written by Emma Content note: health anxiety, medical trauma Many Autistic people experience betrayal – betrayal by family members who […] The post Somatisation: When Your Body Betrays You appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
It is every child’s basic human right to access inclusive education. But what does it mean to have […] The post Emancipatory Inclusion with Dr Melanie Heyworth appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Passionate, young, Autistic advocate, Patrick Saunders, is a 14-year-old, non-speaking teenager with a lot to say. Growing up, Patrick couldn’t […] The post Wisdom of a Young Speller with Patrick Saunders appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
How I Learned to Walk Again – Patrick Saunders by Emma Marsh Spelled by Patrick Saunders Listen to an […] The post How I Learned to Walk Again: A Non-Speaking Autistic Account of Toe Walking appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Written by Chantell Marshall aka Shy Little Pixie “What a curious feeling!” said Alice. “I must be shutting up like […] The post Falling Into Shutdown: An Autistic Journey Beyond Overwhelm appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Autistic individuals frequently experience stress and overwhelm as part of their daily lives. Simply navigating a culture and environment that […] The post All About Autistic Shutdowns: A Guide for Allies appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
An Autistic meltdown, also sometimes referred to as an autonomic storm, is a reaction to feelings of intense overwhelm, distress, […] The post All About Autistic Meltdowns: A Guide For Allies appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Everyone experiences ‘demand avoidance’ from time to time – that is, resisting the idea of doing something that has been […] The post Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and Autism: A Guide For Allies appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Written by Jenny CW: Birth trauma, medical procedures, anorexia, adoption I looked down at the pink line for the third […] The post Chasing Perfection, Embracing Reality: An Autistic Woman’s Reflections on Pregnancy and Anorexia appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Spelled by Patrick Saunders Listen to an audio file of the blog here. Growing up without being able to talk […] The post What I Wish People Understood About Non-Speaking Autistics Who Spell to Communicate appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
What colour is math? Have you ever tasted the number 8? Can you recall the smell of your favourite word? […] The post Exploring the Intriguing Connection Between Synaesthesia and Autism appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
We are an Autistic-led charity & association, reframing the understanding of Autism through education to change how society perceives Autism.| Reframing Autism
An Autistic meltdown, also sometimes referred to as an autonomic storm, is a reaction to feelings of intense overwhelm, distress, […]| Reframing Autism
In this insightful journey through menopause by late-diagnosed Autistic writer and advocate, Karen Noble, she shares how she navigated her severe sensory symptoms and emotional dysregulation with self-compassion, offering valuable advice for others on a similar path.| Reframing Autism
In a world driven by the pursuit of ‘independence’ and ‘resilience’, our Autistic children often find themselves facing the greatest push to become independent, despite their disabling environment. In this thoughtful guest blog, an Autistic parent challenges the societal norms that encourage us to dismiss our children's needs, emphasising the importance of emotional connection, and calls for us to prioritise validating emotions and honouring sensitivities to build genuine resilience r...| Reframing Autism
Written by Emma Marsh CW: Trauma, depression “Have you heard of alexithymia?” the doctor asked me. I hadn’t heard of […]| Reframing Autism
Have you ever gone a morning without eating and/or drinking, only to be reminded you’re famished by a visual cue such as a clock, rather than noticing a dry mouth or hunger pains?If the answer is yes, you may, like many Autistic individuals, experience interoception differences. Interoception is colloquially known as the eighth sense, and is a lesser-known yet crucial sense that helps individuals perceive and interpret signals originating from within their own bodies – signals such as hun...| Reframing Autism
Join Sue Fletcher-Watson as she considers the evidence that existing attempts at understanding and including a range of learners in our schools, are failing. Existing support is too often diagnosis-centred rather than child centred, resulting in unequal access to support. In addition, even when a diagnosis is provided, support models too often focus on identifying something “wrong” with an individual and correcting it to be more “normal”. This approach is neither evidence based nor ri...| Reframing Autism
Autistic individuals frequently experience stress and overwhelm as part of their daily lives.Simply navigating a culture and environment that do not align with their needs can be a source of constant stress, often resulting in sensory and emotional overload. This stress can originate from various factors, such as anxiety-inducing social scenarios, unwelcoming work environments, or excessively stimulating surroundings. Moreover, it can manifest in manners that may appear perplexing to those wh...| Reframing Autism
Written by Emma Marsh The world can be a scary place for your Autistic child. It can be too loud, […]| Reframing Autism
Autism and RSD, or rejection sensitive dysphoria, are commonly co-occurring. Learn more about how RSD can impact Autistic people.| Reframing Autism
