Let's Talk About Autistic Sex, Baby: What New Research Teaches Us About Sensory Processing and Intimacy
Many late-identified autistic adults spend years believing they have a low libido or just "aren't that into sex." But what if it isn't about desire at all? Emerging research explores how sensory processing, nervous system capacity, and autistic experiences shape intimacy. We unpack what the science says while affirming that asexuality is a valid, distinct identity—not something to explain away.
Autistic and Trans: are you both?
Dr. Kade Sharp offers a personal reflection on discovering autism later in life while navigating a trans and non-binary identity, masking, and neurodivergence. Exploring why autism is often missed in trans individuals and how self-understanding unfolds over time.
How to Have Better Conversations with Autistic People: It’s Not About “Fixing” Us
A neuroaffirming look at autism communication research showing how non-autistic people can improve conversations with autistic individuals. Learn the “grease vs blocks” framework and how small changes in listening, pacing, and clarity can create more inclusive communication.
