Ann Memmott

child's crayon illustration of a tall multistory building with people trying to climb up the sides

What Do We Mean By Levels of Autism?

I’m not a fan of “levels of autism.” If an autistic individual makes a personal choice to refer to themselves as one of these levels, I can respect their decision. When it’s imposed meaninglessly by others, it’s too often disastrous.

The fingers of two silhouetted hands forming a heart shape against twilight clouds.

Recognizing How Autistic Children Express Love

One of the most important things autistic people can offer to parents is interpretation skills. Interpreting our culture, our way of communicating. Preventing misunderstandings. Helping families to learn one another’s languages of love and caring.

ann2bmemmott2b2brude2bgraphic-4211147

Ridiculously Misguided Autism Research Strikes Again!

Ann Memmott annsautism.blogspot.com In the recent Lancet article The gut microbiome in neurological disorders by Cryan et al, confused researchers have mistaken reducing stomach pain for curing autism (yet again). Now, autism researchers, when was the last time you had a hurty tum? How was your behaviour? Having an ‘aha!’ moment now? Thank you. If you

Scroll to Top