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https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/positively-different/202601/what-the-world-got-wrong-about-autistic-people
What the World Got Wrong About Autistic People | Psychology Today
Jan 8, 2026 - For decades, autism research compared autistic people to animals, denied them moral sensitivity, and assumed autistic traits made them miserable. All wrong.
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https://www.autism.org.uk/learn/what-we-do/training/understanding-supporting
Understanding and supporting autistic people using the SPELL Framework
This course builds your knowledge of autism and how to support autistic people.
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https://www.erotic-africa.com/why-autistic-people-experience-intimacy-and-sex-in-a-different-way/
Why Autistic People Experience Intimacy and Sex in a Different Way - Erotic Africa Adult Blog
Jun 4, 2024 - Reading Time: 2 minutesIn recent years, the subject of autism and sexuality has become the focus of research … Read More
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https://piefed.blahaj.zone/comment/3664151
Discussing Anyone notice how all (well intentioned) advice for autistic people is just "mask...
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https://www.cqc.org.uk/guidance-providers/registration/preapplication-autism-learning-disability
Services for autistic people and people with a learning disability: before you apply - Care Quality...
What you need to do to develop a service that aligns with standards for services for autistic people and people with a learning disability. We can discuss your...
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https://www.simplypsychology.org/autism-and-toxic-friendships.html
Why Autistic People Might Find Themselves In Toxic Friendships
While autistic people can make and maintain healthy friendships with others, many autistic people report that they have had bad experiences with toxic friends.
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https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/stories/stories-from-the-spectrum-amanda-gibbs
I decided to try to improve future contact with the police for as many autistic people as possible.
Amanda Gibbs, an autistic woman and creator of the Autism Alert Cards and Passports
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https://thinkingautismguide.com/
THINKING PERSON'S GUIDE TO AUTISM — Autism news and resources: from autistic people, professionals,...
Thinking Person’s Guide to Autism (TPGA) is the resource we wish had been available when we and/or our autistic loved ones were first diagnosed.
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https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/campaign/empowering-autistic-voices/an-nhs-fit-for-autistic-people
An NHS fit for autistic people
The Young Ambassadors are campaigning to close the autism health gap.
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https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/the-autistic-perspective/james-ward-sinclair-mental-health-blog-2
How do we create a world that is more inclusive of autistic people?
James Ward-Sinclair talks about social isolation, challenges going out and about, and being alone but not lonely...
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https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/04/11/autism-988-changes/
Autistic people are more likely to experience suicidal crisis. 988 is changing to serve them better...
Apr 11, 2026 - Autistic people are more likely than neurotypical peers to experience suicidal thoughts and attempt suicide.
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https://www.autism.org.uk/learn/knowledge-hub/professional-practice/autistic-masking
Autistic people and masking
Dr Hannah Belcher discusses masking, based on personal experience and research
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https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9203103/autistic-people-face-workplace-barriers-not-lack-of-ability/
Autistic people face workplace barriers, not lack of ability | The Canberra Times | Canberra, ACT
Apr 3, 2026 - On UN World Autism Awareness Day, the 2026 theme 'Every life has value' affirms dignity. See how Australia's high autistic unemployment rate challenges this...
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https://www.ataloss.org/resources-listings/autism-and-bereavement
Autistic People and Bereavement — AtaLoss.org: UK wide bereavement signposting and information...
Apr 7, 2026 - There is not a great deal of research on how autistic people deal with bereavement. However there is useful advice available that can help us support anyone...
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https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/campaign/tackling-misinformation/does-your-mp-show-up-for-autistic-people
Does your MP Show Up for autistic people
This World Autism Acceptance Month, make sure every MP knows how to Show Up for autistic people.
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https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/autistic-depression
Depression in autistic people: Symptoms, treatment, and more
Mar 17, 2023 - Autistic people have a higher risk for depression than those without autism. They may be more likely to experience specific symptoms. Learn more.
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https://www.cqc.org.uk/guidance-regulation/services-autistic-people-and-people-learning-disability
Services for autistic people and people with a learning disability - Care Quality Commission
How CQC regulates providers that support autistic people and people with a learning disability
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https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/stories/sofia-s-story
“Curiosity and care about the experience of autistic people, I believe, will lead to greater...
Sofias story on imagining the stories of autistic people in the past and creating autistic-led theatre spaces.
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https://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2026/march/apprenticeships-great-route-for-autistic-people-to-gain-employment.aspx
Apprenticeships "great route" for autistic people to gain employment
With inclusive workplace practices now a priority for many employers, De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) will mark National Autism Day by exploring how...
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https://www.gr0ve.org/autistic-young-people-friendships/
Autistic Young People & Friendships
Oct 6, 2025 - Discover how Autistic young people build and maintain friendships. Tips and support for families.
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https://www.gr0ve.org/
Home - GROVE For Autistic Young People, by Autistic Adults
Jan 15, 2026 - GROVE - Autistic mentoring, interest groups and our BEING ME programme for Autistic young people. Autistic professional Mentors with specialist training...
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https://blog.stageslearning.com/blog/why-autistic/adhd-people-are-drawn-to-other-autistic/adhd-people
Why Autistic/ADHD People Are Drawn to Other Autistic/ADHD People
Sep 13, 2023 - Characteristics of living with autism and ADHD and the nuances and benefits of building friendships when having these qualities in common
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https://www.boredpanda.com/funny-relatable-autism-neurodivergent-memes/
“A Safe Place For Autistic People”: 79 Comforting And Funny Memes For Autistic People Who Are Tired...
Around 1% of the world’s population is estimated to be autistic, while roughly 15% to 20% is thought to be neurodivergent. With billions of people on the...
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