Autism is a way of being.

It's a collection of specific differences from commonly perceived expectations of sensory perception, information processing & expression, which is viewed by external observers as differences in behaviour & communication.

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Autistamatic is here to help 
people both on & off the autism
spectrum understand more about 
the lives, challenges and above all 
potential of autistic people in 
society today.

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Join us as we explore our 
many coloured minds...
 

Autism & Society - Neurotypical Black & White Thinking

Autism has an image problem. People see autism & autistic people as being either profoundly disabled or "high functioning" - a black & white way of thinking about people. Where does this limited and harmful idea come from?

Autism & Relationships 8: Special Interests

Autism isn't unique where "Special Interests" are concerned, but they're remarkably common. It's also common for them to be a source of friction in relationships with people who aren't autistic, but the need not be so. What are special interests & what vital role do they play in autistic lives?

Autism & Relationships 7: The BIG Picture

Autism does NOT prevent people from seeing "The BIG Picture" as some would have it - it DOES mean seeing it from a different perspective though. It's all tied in to the autistic tendency towards honesty & candour, eye for detail and affinity for patterns. Find out how!