Survival of the “misfits”: The entrepreneur empowering her neurokin

Entrepreneur, Chloe Andrew, tells of how she used her Autistic identity to inform the creation of Studio Misfits – an affirming, empowering, compassionate and radically accepting service for neurodivergent and LGTBQIA+ folk.

The colour of Alzheimer’s: The vivid world of a synaesthetic doctor

In this captivating personal account, an Autistic doctor opens up her synaesthetic world, where music conjures images, time presents as shapes and her patients’ diagnoses, as colours. She also explores the question of whether her Autistic children may also be synaesthetic.

Growing up Autistic

In this special guest blog, non-speaking advocate, Tim Chan, reflects on the challenges of growing up Autistic without traditional communication, and of making sense of the world and his role in it.

Help me to empathise with my Autistic child

In this sequel to her earlier webinar on understanding Autistic empathy, Autistic Autism researcher, Jessica Harrison, gives us practical tips and information about empathising with our Autistic children during meltdowns and sensory overwhelm.

Michelle Swan on stimming

Join Michelle Swan, Autistic advocate, educator, mentor and neurodiversity expert, as she explores her favourite stims and her sensory profile.

Jacquelyn Fede on stimming and senses

Join Autistic advocate Jacquelyn Fede, of Autism Level UP!, as she explores her favourite stims and her sensory profile.

Prue Stevenson on stimming and senses

Join Prue Stevenson, Autistic Consultant for Amaze, Deakin School of Psychology Research Collaborator, Ensemble Member of Rawcus Inclusive Theatre, and RMIT School of Art Alumni (BA & MFA) (www.stimyourheartout.com), as they share their favourite stims and explore the connection between stimming and sensory profile.

Christa H on stimming and senses

Join neurodiversity advocate and educator, Christa H (AKA Neurodivergent Rebel), as they share their favourite stims and explore the connection between stimming and sensory profile.

Kieran Rose on stimming and senses

Join Autistic writer, consultant, trainer and speaker, Kieran Rose as he explores his favourite stims, how they relate to his sensory profile, and how crucial they are during the COVID-19 crisis.