Autistic Communication

What Does Autism Look Like?

June 3, 2023October 2, 2023
Autism, Neurodiversity

Tessa Watkins, autistic self-advocate, talks about the physical features caused by autism, addressing the stereotypes that people think of, in this 4-minute video.

Brief History of Autism

May 3, 2023October 2, 2023
Autism, Neurodiversity

Not much is known about Autism Spectrum Disorder since the studies of autism are just over 100 years old. Learn about the history of ASD from an autistic self-advocate in this 7-minute video.

Mt. Lebanon playgrounds get Point-N-Play banners to foster inclusivity

January 31, 2023July 10, 2023
Neurodiversity, Parenting

Playground banners located at the Mt. Lebanon Park, WIlliamsburg Park, and Meadowcroft provide an alternative communication method for kids.

A black Bond Touch bracelet on the wrist of a white person with the genderfluid flag in the background

Connect with your Autistic Partner using the Bond Touch

January 13, 2023July 10, 2023
Neurodiversity

A product review about the Bond Touch bracelets from an autistic adult married to an allistic one. Learn how we used these devices to amplify autistic communication in our home!

Unmasking Autism

May 26, 2022July 10, 2023
Autism, Mental Health, Neurodiversity

What better way to learn about autism than from an autistic person? Learn why autistics are unmasking for their mental health.

Teasing an infographic titled Ring Theory: Mitigating Harm with Communication. The bottom half of the image is blurred out.

Ring Theory for Neurodiverse Families

April 28, 2022August 10, 2022
Mental Health, Neurodiversity

Learn about the Ring Theory created by Susan Silk and how it can mitigate harm caused by miscommunication in neurodiverse families.

A white woman with sloppy makeup holding a white card with a smile drawn on it in front of her face. It also reads: long-term effects of autistic masking

When the Autistic Mask Fails [Survey Results]

April 18, 2022July 10, 2023
Autism, Neurodiversity

What are the long-term effects of autistic masking and what happens when it fails? Let’s talk about the survey results regarding when people are diagnosed.

Autistic Communication, A Presentation by an Autistic Elementary Teacher

March 15, 2022August 10, 2022
Autism, Neurodiversity

Did you know the Autistic community has their own set of social cues? By learning and accepting how Autistic people communicate, you can help everyone feel free to be themselves. Print this out for your classrooms!