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Like the autism tag, but #ActuallyAutistic is only for autistic people to post in. So that we can have our own conversation without getting harassed by ableist people.

Luna’s DSM-5 Inspired Autism Quiz

Luna Rose holding the DSM-5
February 21, 2021August 3, 2021 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 20 Comments

The DSM-5 involves a lot of clinical language, which means it may be harder for autistic people to relate. Here are some examples of what it looks like in real life.

Disabled Teens: Protect Your Anonymity Online

December 5, 2020August 23, 2022 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 30 Comments

Hiding your identity can make the internet a much safer place for a disabled young person. Here's what I recommend to protect yourself.

Not Noticing Autism: Don’t Blame Yourself

December 1, 2020December 1, 2020 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 2 Comments

Some parents and loved ones blame themselves for not realizing a late-diagnosed person was autistic. But the truth is, this is common, and you don't need to feel bad.

I’m Autistic. I’m Not Anti-Masker Ammo

July 25, 2020September 13, 2020 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 7 Comments

Anti-maskers claim that face masks are a grievous injury to disabled people. But reality looks a little different.

Shyly Proposing a New Autism Symbol

July 5, 2020July 5, 2020 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 10 Comments

The tricolor A, a proposed symbol for autism meant to evoke hope and community

Why Autistics Don’t Trust Autism Speaks’ Rebranding

July 3, 2020June 18, 2022 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 21 Comments

Autism Speaks' rebranding uses language and symbols of optimism, but beneath it is the same rotten core.

Counterintuitive Eating

May 21, 2020May 21, 2020 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 4 Comments

Intuitive eating is a logical and beautiful idea. But what do you do when your intuition is broken? Here are some of my strategies.

Autism: Telling My Professors

April 10, 2020April 10, 2020 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 4 Comments

Disclosing disability to college professors can be a challenge. Today I'd like to share my successful strategies.

Autism and Eye Direction

April 7, 2020August 24, 2022 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 3 Comments

Why are so many autistics wrongly accused of being uncaring or deceitful? Let's talk about understanding autistic differences in eye gaze.

Quarantine and Autism: Why My Family is Okay

March 26, 2020November 6, 2022 ~ MissLunaRose ~ 18 Comments

My family is doing okay in isolation, and our lifestyle is part of the reason why. Let's talk about ways to make it easier.

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I’m Luna (MissLunaRose), a writer, wikiHow artist, and autistic person making her way in the world.

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