Writing Characters with Intellectual Disability

Characters with intellectual disability are rare in fiction. Here are tips on busting stereotypes and telling a great story.

I’m Not Neurospicy (But It’s Okay if You Are)

The playful term "neurospicy" arose for neurodivergent people. It's not for me, but we're allowed to feel different about being neurodivergent.

Social cluelessness has sometimes protected me from a harsh world. It's not an autism myth. It's my life.

The acronyms HSN, MSN, and LSN are gaining popularity in the Autistic community. Here's what they mean.

When I drew a pastel neurodiversity symbol in 2016, I had no idea how ubiquitous it would become.

How do you represent autism in a way that encourages empathy and inclusion instead of isolation? Here are my tips for choosing the right picture.

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

Autistics don't just "think outside the box." The box is a mystery. And this can be deeply disabling and anxiety-provoking.

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

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