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Why I Am Proud To Be Autistic

When you shuffle a pack of playing cards, you more than likely end up with them in an order that has never been seen before, anywhere, at…

Jan 24, 2024

Why I Am Proud To Be Autistic

Jan 24, 2024

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I Am Autistic — I Do Not “Have” Autism

Many years ago, I witnessed a conversation at a business conference that left me astonished and confused. Now, fair enough, as a…

Jan 4, 2024

I Am Autistic — I Do Not “Have” Autism

Jan 4, 2024

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Why Does the Church Insist on Trying to Scare People into Believing?

It is a sales tactic as old as time, but whenever it is used, it is deeply misleading and an act of desperation.

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Why Does the Church Insist on Trying to Scare People into Believing?

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My Head Hurts

Understanding Autism: What My Garden Taught Me About Dealing with Change

Change can be traumatic for autistic people, but there are ways to help us through it, and we can thrive afterwards when our needs are…

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Understanding Autism: What My Garden Taught Me About Dealing with Change

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Understanding Autism: Why I Find It Hard to Relax and Rest

I know that rest is essential for health and future productivity. But something always seems to prevent me from stopping to smell the roses…

4d ago

Understanding Autism: Why I Find It Hard to Relax and Rest

4d ago

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Understanding Autism: The Long-Term Effects of Gaslighting

While I have not been mistreated for many years, the profound psychological effects of past gaslighting can impact me at any time.

May 10

Understanding Autism: The Long-Term Effects of Gaslighting

May 10

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My Head Hurts

Understanding Autism: Why Valuing Justice is Becoming Increasingly Exhausting

I cannot stop seeking fairness, but it often feels like I am fighting a losing battle these days.

May 3

Understanding Autism: Why Valuing Justice is Becoming Increasingly Exhausting

May 3

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My Head Hurts

Understanding Autism: Why Many Autistic People Would Love to Pay Tax

Many autistic people who want to work are unemployed, but this has nothing to do with our ability to do a good job in an area where we…

Apr 26

Understanding Autism: Why Many Autistic People Would Love to Pay Tax

Apr 26

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Understanding Autism: Finding a Sense of Belonging

Joining the autistic community was life-changing for me. We need to work together to accelerate the pace of autism acceptance and provision…

Apr 18

Understanding Autism: Finding a Sense of Belonging

Apr 18

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Understanding Autism: Why I Always Wear the Same Clothes

Clothes can be a big deal for many autistic people, and it is nothing to do with fashion! I wish I had been able to communicate why I was…

Apr 11

Understanding Autism: Why I Always Wear the Same Clothes

Apr 11

Mark Palmer

Mark Palmer

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Freelance autistic writer based in the UK. I focus on neurodivergence, mental health issues, and building better workplaces.

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