Explore a curated collection of resources designed by and for Autistic people. Each topic is gently unpacked with videos, books, and websites that honour neurodivergent ways of being—no fixing, just understanding.
Understanding the pressure to hide your true self in order to feel safe or accepted. These resources unpack the emotional toll of masking—and offer support for reconnecting with your authentic self.
Supportive tools to help navigate intense feelings and build sustainable self-care that respects your sensory, emotional, and cognitive rhythms.
Explore how societal messages can shape the way we see ourselves—and how we can gently unlearn shame, reconnect with pride, and embrace Autistic identity.
Resources that validate the richness and complexity of sensory life, and offer ways to honour your needs—whether through accommodation, awareness, or joyful sensory exploration.
Learn how to express your needs, set boundaries, and advocate for your rights—in ways that feel safe, affirming, and true to you.
Being Autistic doesn’t happen in a vacuum. These resources centre the voices of Autistic people whose experiences are shaped by race, gender, sexuality, disability, and more.
Support for those who feel like they’re "faking it" or not “really Autistic enough.” These resources affirm that your experience is valid—and that belonging doesn’t require proving anything.
Guidance on deciding if, when, and how to share that you’re Autistic—with honesty, safety, and autonomy at the core.
An empowering lens that describes a deep, focused way of thinking—often misunderstood. These resources celebrate monotropism as a strength and a key part of many Autistic lives.
From friendships to romantic connections, these resources honour diverse relationship styles, communication needs, and the importance of mutual respect and understanding.
Learn to recognise Autistic burnout—not just as exhaustion, but as a real and serious state of depletion. These resources offer language, validation, and practical support.
Joy matters. These resources celebrate small sparks of delight, special interests, sensory comfort, and all the things that bring meaning and ease into our lives.
Supportive content for Autistic parents, young Autistic people, and families navigating these journeys together—grounded in acceptance, understanding, and care.
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