Introduction to Autism, Part 1: What is Autism?

In this foundational piece, Dr Melanie Heyworth explores what Autism is, and how it is manifested in Autistic people’s behaviours and experiences of the world.

Unusual: A reflection on my schooldays as an unidentified Autistic

Autistic writer and advocate Gabi Compton reflects on how her schooldays, as an unidentified Autistic child, resulted in trauma, and the role this has played in shaping the adult she has become.

‘Blunt and frank’: Embracing my Autistic identity

One year on from a late Autism diagnosis, Reframing Autism’s Ginny Grant reflects on the experience of processing that diagnosis, disclosing it, and embracing her Autistic identity.

Discovering my gender expression

In this deeply personal guest piece, Autistic trans advocate Jae Evergreen writes about coming out as non-binary, and later their decision to transition and their early experiences of hormone treatment.

Just Right for You

Find out all about the beautiful new picture book Just Right for You by Autistic creators Melanie Heyworth and I am Cadence.

Tom Bozic on identity

Join Tom Bozic, co-organiser of Adult Autistic Social Group on Meetup & President of the Sydney Autism Community Lions Club, as he shares his insights into Autistic identity and living authentically.

Kodie Morris Dalmayne on identity

Join Kodie Morris Dalmaye, black bisexual Autistic advocate, Green Streak, as she shares her insights into Autistic identity.

Quincy Hansen on identity

Join Quincy Hansen, of Speaking of Autism – Quincy Hansen, as he shares his insights on Autistic identity and living authentically.

Autistic enough: The story of a multiply neurodivergent OT

Clare Keogh, an Autistic and multiply neurodivergent OT, reflects on her journey to embrace her identity and how that informs her work with Autistic children.