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Autism and Intense Interests: Why We Love What We Love and Why It Should Matter to You

Posted on November 22, 2017June 8, 2022 by Maxfield Sparrow

The next time you are tempted to tell an Autistic person their interest is silly, trivial, a waste of time, weird, or pointless, stop—and remember why we love what we love. We are somebody, too, and we must be respected, protected, and never rejected.

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Autistic Insights on Meltdowns, Aggression, and Self-Injury

Posted on November 21, 2016May 19, 2022 by Brent White and Lindsey Anderson

It’s important to remember that when an autistic person is struggling or having aggression, they are not being “bad” or trying to do something to you personally—even though it can feel like that, especially if they’re screaming at you or making you angry.

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An Open Letter from an Autistic Child in Meltdown

Posted on October 23, 2016May 4, 2022 by Maxfield Sparrow

When you help me cope with a meltdown and when you help create an environment that helps me avoid meltdowns, you are helping to build a kinder, gentler world that has room for everyone, no matter what kind of nervous system they have.

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Understanding Autism, Aggression, and Self-Injury: Medical Approaches and Best Support Practices

Posted on August 17, 2016October 6, 2022 by Clarissa Kripke, MD, FAAFP

Sometimes people try to get your attention by doing things that can appear to be aggressive, but they’re really saying, “I have a problem, and I need help.”

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