Clarifying Autism in the DSM-5: A Guide for Adults | Embrace Autism
The diagnostic criteria for autism of the DSM-5 can be confusing, ableist, and pathology-based. Let me explain what they are, and help you make sense of them.
Why You Shouldnt Support Autism Speaks- From an Autistic Person
Happy Autism Acceptance Day! Autism $peaks may have started this day, but we are reclaiming it. This is why you shouldn't support Autism $peaks. SOURCES;I am...
I do psychological evaluations, consults, and therapy with autistic people, because I'm autistic, myself. I thought it might be an idea to discuss further how the DSM criteria differs from the autistic experience. The DSM is problematic in that it's ableist, and vaguely describes autistic traits.