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 […]
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 […]
Autistic people are often ‘monotropic’. Monotropic minds tend to have their attention pulled more strongly towards a smaller number of […]
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 […]
Written by Suzanna Poredos Content note: Contains descriptions of pet death, depression and suicide support services. I never thought that […]
Written by Sia Spark Autistic individuals deserve to exist in a world that values us and preserves our right to […]
To disclose or not to disclose – that is the question many of us face daily with friends, employers, educators, […]
Written by Jodie Wilde Ableism is the belief that the ‘norm’ is for people to be able-bodied and able-minded. Therefore, […]
It is our greatest hope that all Autistic children feel safe, understood and supported at school, so we have created […]
The Reframing Autism team would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we have the privilege to learn, work, and grow. Whilst we gather on many different parts of this Country, the RA team walk on the land of the Amangu, Awabakal, Bindjareb, Birpai, Whadjak, Wiradjuri and Yugambeh peoples.
We are committed to honouring the rich culture of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of this Country, and the diversity and learning opportunities with which they provide us. We extend our gratitude and respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and to all Elders past and present, for their wisdom, their resilience, and for helping this Country to heal.
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