Online resources for (and mostly by) autistic adults
There are many websites, blogs, and YouTube channels about autism by autistic people. Eventually this page will list many of the more informative ones.
In the meantime, here are collections of:
Online forums and social media spaces run by and for autistic people.
History of the autistic community, the larger "autism community," and the idea of autism.
Warnings about online harassment: an important potential danger to be aware of these days, especially if you are a woman.
In the separate Longterm visions section of this website, there is a collection of resources on autistic-friendly social skills (as distinct from blending in with NT's). So far there are lists of tutorials on assertiveness, active listening, and giving & receiving constructive criticism.
Featured pages:
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Various autistic peer-led groups including support groups, career-oriented groups, and hobby-oriented social groups, led or facilitated by members of the Autistic Peer Leadership Group. Our newest group is the Autistic Women's Support & Social Group. All groups currently meet via text-based chat. Some groups will hopefully meet in-person after the COVID crisis is finally over with.
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A list of Online forums and social media for autistic people.
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Where to get an ASD evaluation as an adult: This page will be expanded and updated sometime after the COVID crisis is over with.