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Why I See My Autism as a Disability, Not a Disorder

There’s a lot of talk when it comes to autism and language. It’s a conversation I engage a lot in too, sometimes by choice but other times by necessity. However, one thing people struggle to understand is that I consider my autism a disability, but not a disorder. It’s probably best to start with explainingContinue reading "Why I See My Autism as a Disability, Not a Disorder"

11.3.2025 17:34Why I See My Autism as a Disability, Not a Disorder
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Comment on The Dangers of Spectrum 10K by Autistic voices speak out about “concerning” new research study - SSZEE MEDIA

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14.2.2025 20:39Comment on The Dangers of Spectrum 10K by Autistic voices speak out about “concerning” new research study - SSZEE MEDIA
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Comment on New Sims 4 Autism Mod Review by Review: Sims 4 Autism Mod – Sarah Boon

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[…] Feb 2025 update – The Sims mod reviewed is no longer available on the internet – please click here for my latest review of a newer Sims 4 autism mod. […]

9.2.2025 16:53Comment on New Sims 4 Autism Mod Review by Review: Sims 4 Autism Mod – Sarah Boon
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Comment on Review: Sims 4 Autism Mod by New Sims 4 Autism Mod Review – Sarah Boon

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[…] several years ago now I came across an autism mod and reviewed it on this blog. To date, it’s still one of the most popular posts on Autistically Sarah! However the mod is no […]

9.2.2025 16:48Comment on Review: Sims 4 Autism Mod by New Sims 4 Autism Mod Review – Sarah Boon
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New Sims 4 Autism Mod Review

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*Please note some of the language used in this mod conflicts with my own views. I do not support disorder and deficit based narratives of autism. These terms will only be used when I am directly quoting from the mods description and content* So several years ago now I came across an autism mod andContinue reading "New Sims 4 Autism Mod Review"

9.2.2025 16:48New Sims 4 Autism Mod Review
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Comment on Spectrum 10K Has Been Stopped: So Why Am I Still Worried? by Spectrum 10k paused. Good? Bad? Let’s break it down. – Sarah Boon

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[…] SPECTRUM 10K HAS CLOSED, PLEASE READ ‘SPECTRUM 10K HAS NOW BEEN STOPPED, SO WHY AM I STILL WORRIED?‘ […]

2.2.2025 12:14Comment on Spectrum 10K Has Been Stopped: So Why Am I Still Worried? by Spectrum 10k paused. Good? Bad? Let’s break it down. – Sarah Boon
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Comment on Spectrum 10K Has Been Stopped: So Why Am I Still Worried? by Why I still don’t trust Spectrum 10K – Sarah Boon

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[…] SPECTRUM 10K HAS CLOSED, PLEASE READ ‘SPECTRUM 10K HAS NOW BEEN STOPPED, SO WHY AM I STILL WORRIED?‘ […]

2.2.2025 12:13Comment on Spectrum 10K Has Been Stopped: So Why Am I Still Worried? by Why I still don’t trust Spectrum 10K – Sarah Boon
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Comment on Spectrum 10K Has Been Stopped: So Why Am I Still Worried? by The Dangers of Spectrum 10K – Sarah Boon

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[…] SPECTRUM 10K HAS CLOSED, PLEASE READ ‘SPECTRUM 10K HAS NOW BEEN STOPPED, SO WHY AM I STILL WORRIED?‘ […]

2.2.2025 12:11Comment on Spectrum 10K Has Been Stopped: So Why Am I Still Worried? by The Dangers of Spectrum 10K – Sarah Boon
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Comment on Spectrum 10k paused. Good? Bad? Let’s break it down. by Spectrum 10K Has Been Stopped: So Why Am I Still Worried? – Sarah Boon

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[…] Spectrum 10k paused. Good? Bad? Let’s break it down – 14the September 2021 […]

31.1.2025 11:54Comment on Spectrum 10k paused. Good? Bad? Let’s break it down. by Spectrum 10K Has Been Stopped: So Why Am I Still Worried? – Sarah Boon
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Comment on Why I still don’t trust Spectrum 10K by Spectrum 10K Has Been Stopped: So Why Am I Still Worried? – Sarah Boon

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[…] Why I Still Don’t Trust Spectrum 10K – 5th September 2021 […]

31.1.2025 11:54Comment on Why I still don’t trust Spectrum 10K by Spectrum 10K Has Been Stopped: So Why Am I Still Worried? – Sarah Boon
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Comment on The Dangers of Spectrum 10K by Spectrum 10K Has Been Stopped: So Why Am I Still Worried? – Sarah Boon

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[…] it told a very different story. For further details I’d recommend reading my previous post The Dangers of Spectrum 10K as there is no point in repeating what I’ve already […]

31.1.2025 11:54Comment on The Dangers of Spectrum 10K by Spectrum 10K Has Been Stopped: So Why Am I Still Worried? – Sarah Boon
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Spectrum 10K Has Been Stopped: So Why Am I Still Worried?

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Since the second it was announced back in 2021 now, Spectrum 10K has been a controversial study to say the least, with many autistic people worried about the wider ramification if it went ahead. Many of us spoke out, started boycott campaigns and even protested over the study. When reading the initial launch of theContinue reading "Spectrum 10K Has Been Stopped: So Why Am I Still Worried?"

31.1.2025 11:54Spectrum 10K Has Been Stopped: So Why Am I Still Worried?
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Why Social Skills Training Fails Autistic People

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For several decades now, many have sold the idea that autistic people need “social skills training” in order to “overcome” social “deficits”. While there is no denying that as autistic people, we have differences in social communication which often creates additional challenges in our daily lives, I don’t believe that social skills training is theContinue reading "Why Social Skills Training Fails Autistic People"

19.1.2025 10:20Why Social Skills Training Fails Autistic People
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Comment on Autism training by non-autistic people? What is that all about! by De Beëdigd Kluizenaar

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Excellent post. I sat through multiple autism workshops over the years. Either work related or through several volunteering positions. I myself am recently diagnosed as autistic at 55. None of these workshops ever resonated with me. There was never an aha moment "I recognize this" or any kind of penny dropping. And they weren't useful either in dealing with the autistic people I encountered at work or during my volunteering. Very stereotypical and one sided talks and examples. More as in: "Expect weird behavior. They cannot help themselves and here is how you deal with this kind of weird behavior." I more or less approached the autistic people I did meet by my own intuition and seemed to get alond fine fine with them (in hindsight, that should have been a clue) so much so that coworkers put me forward as the go to person at work.

12.1.2025 17:05Comment on Autism training by non-autistic people? What is that all about! by De Beëdigd Kluizenaar
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Avoiding Ableism Towards Your Autistic Family Members This Christmas

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Christmas is supposed to be a happy and joyful time for all at the end of each calendar years. However, when you’re autistic this can be more challenging as Christmas is often filled with social norms that are not accessible for us. Personally, I enjoy Christmas overall, but there are certainly parts of Christmas IContinue reading "Avoiding Ableism Towards Your Autistic Family Members This Christmas"

20.12.2024 12:00Avoiding Ableism Towards Your Autistic Family Members This Christmas
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Opinion: Is Elphaba in Wicked autistic?

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CW: Spoilers Wicked seems to be dominating the conversation online. Rightly so, I saw the film yesterday and it’s truly a masterpiece (I don’t say that lightly either). One conversation I have seen in several places on the internet is if Elphaba is autistic? I had been aware of people asking this question for aContinue reading "Opinion: Is Elphaba in Wicked autistic?"

25.11.2024 17:00Opinion: Is Elphaba in Wicked autistic?
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AuDHD and why is decision making so hard!

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I consider myself an autonomous person, and it’s something I value greatly and wouldn’t trade it for anything. I wouldn’t want anybody else making my decisions for me. However, that doesn’t automatically translate to decision making being a straightforward process for myself as my neurodivergence can make this more complicated. Let me give you anContinue reading "AuDHD and why is decision making so hard! "

4.11.2024 17:05AuDHD and why is decision making so hard!
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My experience of autistic burnout

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Increasingly over the past few years, there have been more conversations about autistic burnout which is great to see, as still can be easily misunderstood. I experienced my worst autistic burnout before I even knew I was autistic, and ultimately this burnout was one of the factors that led to the discovery I was autisticContinue reading "My experience of autistic burnout"

3.10.2024 16:32My experience of autistic burnout
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The left’s problem with weird and neurodivergence

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If I’m being honest, the world has felt like a dumpster fire during the past several weeks, more so than usual, with the US election being no exception to this. Being on the other side of the pond, I am not going to pretend I am an expert in all things US politics. However, seeingContinue reading "The left’s problem with weird and neurodivergence"

21.8.2024 14:39The left’s problem with weird and neurodivergence
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How childhood masking affects me today as a neurodivergent adult

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I have always been neurodivergent, so naturally it’s had a big influence on my life. However, something I’ve learnt through self reflection recently is how masking as a child has very much informed my life as an adult. For those of you who are not familiar with the concept of masking, it’s a term usedContinue reading "How childhood masking affects me today as a neurodivergent adult"

28.7.2024 16:13How childhood masking affects me today as a neurodivergent adult
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