There is a debate which has pervaded the field of autism research and Autistic and wider autism communities for decades. I takes approximately 400 different forms but, increasingly, I think has a remarkably consistent core. Sometimes, it’s about autism “levels”. Sometimes, it’s about support needs. Sometimes, it’s “profound autism”. Sometimes, it’s whether late-diagnosed Autistic adults are really Autistic. Sometimes, it’s parents insisting that their child is not represented in Autistic...

Recently I have observed patterns in online Autistic community spaces that have felt increasingly harmful and misaligned with the values of care many of us hold. I wrote the following statement to articulate my own perspective, boundaries, and commitments in professional online spaces.

The holiday season is upon us, my shimmering snow geese.