The Ridiculous Trend of Gatekeeping Autism

The Ridiculous Trend of Gatekeeping Autism

There is a disturbing online trend where an uneducated populous feels they know more than the experts: people tell strangers that they know more about their brains than they do.

Listening to the Voices of Autism

A massive study of over 700,000 Reddit posts has given researchers a unique window into the lived experiences of autistic individuals, revealing a focus on community, personal interests, and coping strategies. Using natural language processing, the team grouped posts into recurring themes like music, food, friendships, and emotional challenges.