Autism
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Autism
idea
Autistic people challenge preconceived ideas about rationality
While cognitive biases commonly sway decision-making, Autistic people might be less susceptible to such biases
by Liron Rozenkrantz & Anila D’Mello
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Neurodiversity
idea
Why neurodiversity and entomology so often go together
Science has neglected to study the passions of autistic people like me. Here’s why so many of us are drawn to insects
by Alice Laciny
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Neurodiversity
guide
How to be a good friend to an Autistic person
Autistic and non-autistic people see the social world differently. But openness and empathy can foster a valuable bond
by Abby Sesterka & Erin Bulluss
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Autism
film
Enter the sensory world of an overstimulated Autistic mind
A film by Miguel Jirón and Scott Mahoy
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Neurodiversity
idea
Autistic people shouldn’t have to use ‘camouflage’ to fit in
If society were more tolerant and understanding of autistic people, they could ditch their camouflage and be themselves
by Francesca Happé
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Autism
idea
Feeling fearful? Welcome to my world, and let me help you with it
My experience of autism and my scientific expertise in photonics have given me a special insight into breaking down fear
by Camilla Pang
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Neurodiversity
idea
Adapting to the neurotypical world is not the same as conforming
As an autistic person, this is how I draw the line between adapting in a way that’s good for me and simple conformity
by Jack Ori
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Disability
idea
Prejudice is more of a problem for some disabilities than others
It’s welcome that there’s more awareness of ableism, but further progress means digging into the varied ways it plays out
by Matt Huston