For decades, the Judge Rotenberg Center (JRC) in Canton, Massachusetts, has been using graduated electronic decelerators (GEDs) to shape the behaviors of children and adults. The GED delivers a powerful and extremely painful electroshock and is worn by students 24 hours per day, every day— even during sleep and showers.

Press Release: Judge Rotenberg Center Threatens NeuroClastic with Defamation Suit

From my earliest memories, I recognized that I was different from most of the people around me, and that difference was sometimes hard to characterize. While all autistics are different, from each other and from the majority of people, most would relate to feeling so different that they wondered if they were even the same species.

The Identity Theory of Autism: How Autistic Identity Is Experienced Differently

“My son is on the severe end of the autism spectrum.”

“We’re all a little autistic– it’s a spectrum.”

“I’m not autistic but I’m definitely ‘on the spectrum.'”

If only people knew what a spectrum is… because they are talking about autism all wrong.

“Autism is a Spectrum” Doesn’t Mean What You Think

One of the most hotly-contended points of division between the adult autistic community and the neurotypical parents of autistic children:  explained.

Invisible Abuse: ABA and the things only autistic people can see

Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria is common with many neurodivergent people and people with complex trauma. This article explains what its like.

Living with Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria

Research has shown that instantly, non-autistic people negatively judge autistic people on first sight.

Thin Slice Judgements and The Different World Autistics Inhabit

After presenting at a conference, Terra Vance was shuffled between small groups of audience members. In one group, a woman was angry Vance had not included information about how hard it is for non-autistics to have autistic parents.

When a Non-autistic Child Is Raised by Autistic Parents

One BCBA can no longer be silent about what they see in their field. Jo Ram explores issues in the ABA profession that lend themselves to abuse- especially of autistic children.

I am a disillusioned BCBA: Autistics are right about ABA

Carol Millman, a professional dog trainer, compares ABA to dog training in this powerful expose.

Is ABA Really “Dog Training for Children”? A Professional Dog Trainer Weighs In.

Autistic People Care Too Much, Research Says

My Brain Is Autistic

Who Am I? Printable Resource for Connecting with Your Core Self

After publishing an article and slideshow on rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD), tens of thousands of people shared and commented across social media about how much it explained their own experiences.

On Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, Codependency, & Identity: How to get out from behind the masks

Being a Great Parent to Your Autistic Child at Fall Festivals and Halloween Events

You Can’t Expect Simple Answers to Complex Questions about Autistic Emotions

Hypermobility Pain Hacks

Ryan Lee (ryansheart) has three questions for autistic young people to see if they feel included by their peers.

Resolution for Inclusion: Autistics need deep, quality friendships

Inspired by the legacy of Dr. MLK, Jr., nonspeaking student Swarit Gopalan writes powerful poetry about his mighty dreams for Nonspeakers

Poetry: My Reflections on MLK Day and My Dreams for Nonspeakers

A book can manifest a “safe space” of unity and empathy… and that is just what this book does. Adam Auron Lodestone felt safe, seen, heard, understood, valued, and affirmed, reading each word, each chapter.

Book Review: What I Mean When I Say I’m Autistic by Annie Kotowicz

Sebastian Rubino reviews the long-awaited book, I Will Die on This Hill, by autistic advocate and parent, Jules Edwards, and allistic ally and parent, Meghan Ashburn.

Book Review: I Will Die on This Hill

This poem from InsideAMirrorMaze makes an appeal for acceptance over compliance in the most artful of language.

Poetry: I Don’t Want Your Normal

Genesiz was diagnosed as autistic at age 3, before she was adopted, but that was hidden from her. Those years of disconnection were an erasure of her identity.

Identity: Being denied access to my diagnosis has taken its toll

NeuroClastic introduces a free visual tool you can use to create your own “Brain story.” Map out your sensory story to learn more about yourself and communicate your differences to others!

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