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AuDHD and cigarettes: What is the relationship?
Autism and ADHD are often reported to have vastly different relationships with regard to the smoking of cigarettes. Research suggests that among Autistic people, we see a reduced rate of smoking, while ADHDers generally report smoking more frequently (nearly half reported daily smoking by age 17). I believe, however, that
neurodivergent
Autistic Language Hypothesis
David with Rachel Cullen
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What is an Autistic advocate?
Autistic Rights
What is an Autistic advocate?
In the Autistic community, a common term we hear is "Autistic advocate". The popular definition is a person using their lived experience to further the cause of Autistic rights and the wider neurodiversity movement. Despite this however, advocacy is a complicated and important role. As an independent advocate,
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CAMHS, autism, and suicide: The disturbing facts
General Wellbeing
CAMHS, autism, and suicide: The disturbing facts
TW: This article talks about specifics of suicide among Autistic children and young people.
medical model of disability
Autism and diagnosis
A neurofuturist perspective
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The UK government knows CAMHS is failing Autistic children and they still aren’t fixing it
Neurodiversity
The UK government knows CAMHS is failing Autistic children and they still aren't fixing it
The UK Government have been aware with the issues with CAMHS for Autistic young people since at least 2014. Despite this nothing has changed. David dissects a document provided to the House of Commons on this issue.
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Is autism a disability?
Neurodiversity
Is autism a disability?
When we think about autism, a number of things may (or may not come) to mind. The question of whether Autistic people are disabled is one that has been discussed for decades, with medical professionals largely being the ones to hold the power over how this answer is reached. Many