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Written by Amy Adams Each of us experience the world, at least in part, through our senses. Sensory processing is […]

Written by Karen Noble His attitude and body odour sent me over the edge, I opened the door wide to […]

Do you find yourself feeling incredibly irritated or even enraged at everyday sounds such as chewing, breathing, or tapping? If […]

Written by Linda Hollenberg Before becoming a mother, I had no idea that I was Autistic. As I think is […]

Written by Emma Marsh CW: bullying, trauma, ABA We all have different sensory sensitivities and varying thresholds. Some people like […]

The holiday season often brings significant challenges for Autistic individuals, and just as the new year rolls in, so comes […]

It is our greatest hope that all Autistic children feel safe, understood and supported at school, so we have created […]

Written by Karen Noble Somatisation is a new term I discovered recently in a Reframing Autism blog. The somatisation cycle […]

Written by Liz Baird Note: This article has been written by an Autistic speech pathologist with professionals from other disciplines […]

Written by Dr Chris Edwards and Dr Abbey Love from the Aspect Research Centre for Autism Practice Friendship, belonging, and […]

Eye contact is a form of non-verbal communication that holds cultural significance worldwide. In many western societies, eye contact is […]

Written by Shadia Hancock Before founding Autism Actually, I remember being interested in getting involved with hands-on experience related to […]

Written by Ocean* The Autistic community experiences high levels of un- and under-employment. With less financial stability and resources, we’re […]

Written by Alex* “It was such a relief when I was identified as Autistic. My whole life, feeling like an […]

Have you ever gone a morning without eating and/or drinking, only to be reminded you’re famished by a visual cue […]

An interview with Adrian Miles Content note: suicidal thoughts, trauma “I feel for you” is a saying often used to […]

Written by Loren Snow From being called “oversensitive” to “unempathic”, it’s not unusual for Autistic individuals to be told that, […]

Written by Alex* “She laid alone during her best days as a work of art reading naked on the bed […]

Written by Emma Content note: health anxiety, medical trauma Many Autistic people experience betrayal – betrayal by family members who […]

  How I Learned to Walk Again – Patrick Saunders by Emma Marsh Spelled by Patrick Saunders Listen to an […]

Written by Chantell Marshall aka Shy Little Pixie “What a curious feeling!” said Alice. “I must be shutting up like […]

Autistic individuals frequently experience stress and overwhelm as part of their daily lives. Simply navigating a culture and environment that […]

An Autistic meltdown, also sometimes referred to as an autonomic storm, is a reaction to feelings of intense overwhelm, distress, […]

Everyone experiences ‘demand avoidance’ from time to time – that is, resisting the idea of doing something that has been […]

What colour is math? Have you ever tasted the number 8? Can you recall the smell of your favourite word? […]

The end of year holidays can be a both joyful and stressful time. The changes to routine and increased social […]

Written by Alex* This is the final blog in a trilogy challenging commonly held misconceptions regarding Independence, Resilience and Self-Advocacy. […]

Hypermobility is a condition that affects many Autistic people. It is characterised by overly flexible joints and muscles that may […]

Picture in your mind: an apple, sitting on a chair. What do you see? If you answered, “Nothing,” you may […]

Written by Alex* This is the second blog in a trilogy challenging commonly held misconceptions regarding Independence, Resilience and Self-Advocacy. […]

Written by Alex* This is the first blog in a trilogy challenging commonly held misconceptions regarding Independence, Resilience and Self-Advocacy. […]

Written by Justine Field Last year I wrote a blog post for Reframing Autism about advocating for my needs as […]

If you’re an educator, you’ve likely already taught an Autistic person. And if not, then you’re likely to very soon! […]

It’s possible that you’re here, having only recently learned that your child is Autistic. Perhaps that news has come as […]

As an organisation comprised of former Autistic students and parents of Autistic students, we are deeply passionate about advocating for […]

If you’re reading this page, chances are that you’re wondering if you might be Autistic. Welcome! Perhaps you’ve always had […]

A new Autism diagnosis (or the epiphany that you are Autistic) can be very validating. Some Autists describe it as […]

Partnering with Schools for Inclusion. Part 3 of 3 In this final part of a 3-part series on partnering with […]

Are you a neurodiversity affirming professional, working with Autistic individuals? Regardless of your profession, if the individuals that you support […]

If you’re here, chances are that you’re wondering how you can be a great ally to the Autistic community – […]

Written by Linda Tuxford-Adams I have always loved words – the way they dance in my mind and weave themselves […]

Join Sandhya Menon, Educational and Developmental Psychologist, for a reflective webinar on trauma presentation and attachment needs in Autistic individuals […]

Written by Emma Marsh based on insights from Autistic advocate Ashton Bartz and the Reframing Autism team With a myriad […]

Our podcast, (RE)FRAMED, has been created to center our stories, share our knowledge and contribute to conversations impacting Autistic people, […]

Our podcast, (RE)FRAMED, has been created to center our stories, share our knowledge and contribute to conversations impacting Autistic people, […]

Our podcast, (RE)FRAMED, has been created to center our stories, share our knowledge and contribute to conversations impacting Autistic people, […]

Our podcast, (RE)FRAMED, has been created to center our stories, share our knowledge and contribute to conversations impacting Autistic people, […]

By Kerry Martin Millan People have always told me I speak well. “You’re so confident and funny – you should […]

Written by Rachel Worsley The Sexual Health, Orientation and Activity of Autistic Adolescents and Adults – A Summary for Non-Academics […]

Written by Rachel Worsley “A Group of Fellow Travellers Who Understand”: Interviews With Autistic People About Post-diagnostic Peer Support in […]