Photo by Nathan Dumlao on Unsplash In this text I’d like explore the complex considerations of Louis, a highly educated individual with autism, who seeks to share his experiences and perspectives on autism with others. Louis has ambitious plans to disseminate his story through various media channels, including a blog, podcast, vlog, and ultimately a bookContinue reading “Identity Dilemmas in Sharing Personal Autism Experiences”
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Neurodivergente Menschen als wichtige Maßstäbe für Arbeitsplätze
Wie wir die Vorteile der Unterschiedlichkeit von Menschen am Arbeitsplatz erkennen können, während die Gesellschaft immer mehr die einzigartigen Talente von Personen mit Autismus, ADHS, Legasthenie und hoher Sensibilität anerkennt und wertschätzt. Fotografie von Josh Eckstein auf Unsplash In Fernsehshows wird die Bedeutung von Neurodiversität immer deutlicher, und wir erkennen langsam die besonderen Fähigkeiten von MenschenContinue reading “Neurodivergente Menschen als wichtige Maßstäbe für Arbeitsplätze”
‘Neurodivergent individuals serve as a barometer for workplaces’
How to recognise the benefits of neurodiversity and neurodivergent people in the workplace, while how society is increasingly recognizing and valuing the unique talents of individuals with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and high sensitiv
Self-tests can be an initial step for some people to gain insight into their condition
a call for a nuanced approach to autism In an opinion article in the Belgian quality paper De Standaard, philosopher Tinneke Beeckman highlights the pitfalls of self-diagnosis and the complexity of identity. Beeckman mentions the emerging trend on TikTok where young people share videos in which they suspect they may have mental conditions such as autism,Continue reading “Self-tests can be an initial step for some people to gain insight into their condition”
Cruel Cruel Autistic Summer: Unveiling the Unspoken Hurdles and Essential Support
Today, let’s dive into a topic that often flies under the radar: autism and the summertime. We’re going to peel back the layers and shed light on the challenges and needs that tend to go unnoticed during these sunny months.
If a caregiver loses sight of the person within the autistic individual … Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis
Some personal reflections, particularly on the recent controverse in the Dutch press about the controversial ABA therapy and broader aspects of autism treatment.
Autism and Identity: The Complex Relationship Explored
How does autism influence our identity? That’s what I try to explore in this blog.
Is self-diagnosis of autism via Tiktok dangerous?
‘Things I experience due to autism’ and ‘How to know if you have autism’. TikTok is full of such videos. What impact does that have? Experts are clear: ‘If someone labels themselves, it can have negative consequences.’ Photo by Solen Feyissa on Unsplash It is becoming increasingly common these days to find videos and podcasts onContinue reading “Is self-diagnosis of autism via Tiktok dangerous?”
What are the least understood things about autism?
While there has been significant progress in understanding autism, there are still many aspects of the condition that are not well understood. Here are some examples of the least understood things about autism.
‘How do I make other people happy if I am an autistic adult?’ … autism and happiness
There’s a lot of debate in the autistic community whether we should make other people happy or not, and whether they should first make us happy or not. However, some people are really desperate to make others happy, they mail to me and ask for advice. So I think it’s only fair that I answer that question, of course with the knowledge that every autistic is different and unique.
The European Autist 