Autistic Adolescent Boys’ Perspectives on Engagement in Online Video Gaming, A summary for Non-Academics

In this research, published in 2022, researchers interviewed 12 autistic adolescent boys (aged between 13-15 years old) to ask them about their perspectives on online gaming.

The study is the first to explore in-depth the positive views of Autistic adolescents on online gaming.

From Chaos to Catharsis: How my creativity gave me an emotional outlet

From her traumatic childhood to life as a successful artist and children’s book illustrator, Celeste Josephine’s journey of self-discovery is a testament to the power of Autistic passions and the self-acceptance that can be found when you connect with your neurokin.

Flourishing in the Community

A downloadable tip sheet full of ideas on how to use your Autistic strengths to enrich your community – based on Helen Said’s presentation made at Reframing Autism’s online Symposium on Autistic Flourishing: Acceptance, Authenticity, Autonomy, 5 November 2021.

How to respond empathetically to sensory sensitivities

An Autistically informed tip sheet that will have you responding empathetically to your child’s sensory triggers and empowering them to advocate for their own sensory needs in the future.

Position statement on Autistic-LGBTIQA+ identity

In recent years, it has become widely accepted that there is a considerable overlap between the Autistic and the LGBTIQA+ communities. However, a corresponding effort to support the Autistic-LGBTIQA+ community has not been forthcoming. Read Reframing Autism’s full position statement on Autistic-LGBTIQA+ identity.

Skylar on passions

Join Autistic advocate, Skylar, of My Autistic Sparkle as she explores her favourite passions and pastimes.

Lee du Ploy on passions

Join Autistic leader and advocate, Lee du Plooy, as she explores her favourite passions and pastimes.

Summer Farrelly on passions

Join Summer Farrelly, Autistic advocate, artist, creator of “Chickens to Love Animal Assissted Learning Program”, and Animal Therapies Ltd Ambassador, as she shares her passions and how she is spending her time in isolation.

Chris Varney on passions and pastimes

Join Chris Varney, Autistic entrepreneur, Founder/Chief Enabler of I CAN Network as he shares his current passions and how he is spending his time in isolation.