Links for Aspergers

There's a Whole World out There...

These links are fairly old but they were pretty exhaustive at the time I created them. I haven't checked these sites, so it's quite possible that a lot of these places have disappeared. Even so, you're bound to find at least a few sites that are worth your time.

Aspergian Pride Celebrating the accomplishments and the inherent worth of autistic people
Aspies for Freedom An international civil rights activist group
Aspergia Promoting the development of an Aspergian cultural identity
Autistic Advocacy A collection of autistic pride articles, with links to discussion groups
SpectrumHaven Information and chat for all people on the autistic spectrum
Autistics.org: The Real Voice of Autism Civil rights advocacy and resource links
No Autistics Allowed Michelle Dawson explores discrimination against autistics in Canada and elsewhere
Institute for the Study of the Neurologically Typical A parody of autism research
Autism Network International A self-help and advocacy organization
Autism National Committee Promotes the right to self-determination
CIBRA--Children Injured by Restraints and Aversives An advocacy group of parents and others seeking to end physical abuse of autistics
Autistic People against Neuroleptic Abuse An advocacy group that warns against dangerous and unnecessary medications
University Students with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome Helpful information and advice for autistic students
Oddizm Humor, pictures, and civil rights information and links
Proudly Autistic Autistic pride T-shirts, etc.
Neurodiversity.com: honoring the variety of human wiring An excellent collection of resource links for understanding the concept of neurodiversity
Wikipedia on Neurodiversity Wikipedia's definition of the concept of neurodiversity
Multi Web Vista's Neurodiversity Page "Diversity is not just the way we look, but the way we think!"
Word Spy on Neurodiversity The Word Spy discusses the emerging concept of neurodiversity
A Place for All An essay about pride and the freedom to be oneself
Becoming Real An essay describing the joys of being an Aspie
The Raventones An autistic singer and her folk-jazz band celebrate the idea that human neurodiversity is Spirit-driven and necessary to the unfolding of humankind
Self Affirmation Pledge Lianne Holliday Willey's advice on cultivating a positive outlook
The Kingdom of Laurentius Rex A site promoting positive action
Reflections by elmindreda Writings discussing the autistic experience
Autistics Need Acceptance, Not Cure An article critical of "autism awareness"
Ray's Autism Page A parent discusses harmful myths and stereotypes
The Asperger's Express An autistic child is a "person, not a problem to be fixed."
Valerie Paradiz Promotes understanding and acceptance of the autistic community
On Our Own Terms: Emerging Autistic Culture An article on the history of autistic culture
Jim Sinclair's Web Site Personal articles and advocacy for autistic civil rights
Why Disability Rights Are Not Enough An article discussing employment discrimination
Curing Neuro-Bigotry "Autism is not a 'tragedy.' It is diversity."
Why Label? An essay on autistic identity and challenging prejudice
Wikipedia on Autistic Culture Wikipedia's article on the development of the autistic culture
This Way of Life Joel Smith's site about autism and advocacy
Celebrating Autistic Parents On the strengths and joys of the autistic family
Is Asperger's Syndrome/HFA Necessarily a Disability? Professor Simon Baron-Cohen describes autism as a different cognitive style
The Discovery of "Aspie" Criteria Tony Attwood and Carol Gray discuss positive traits
The Gifted Visual Spatial Learner An article about the educational needs of visual spatial learners
Autism and Computing A site that contains articles discussing the advantages of certain autistic traits in computer-related careers and how computers benefit the autistic population
Wikipedia on the Autism Rights Movement Wikipedia discusses the campaign for autistic civil rights
Ventura33's Neurodiversity Page A discussion of autistic civil rights and a writing challenge on a Star Trek fanfic site
My Little Rainman An autistic child's mother describes her pride and joy
Passing for Neurotypical What it's like for Aspergian families "in hiding"
The Hyperlexia Parents Network Helpful articles, success stories, and a discussion forum for parents of hyperlexic children
Leif's Page Discussion of neurological differences in information technology, as well as possible genetic origins of such differences, and an "Aspie Quiz" developed by autistics
AWEtism A mother expresses thankfulness for her blessings; this site sells T-shirts and other merchandise with positive "AWEtism" messages
Mimestream's Story An autistic mother shares her thoughts on life, art, and society's expectations
Not a Miracle: A Mother's View of "Autism Awareness" Why it's offensive to describe a competent autistic person as "a miracle"
Autism Diva Commentary on autism statistics, debunking the "epidemic" myth
Ettina's Rants Essays on social attitudes toward autism and other neurological differences, with a link to the author's informational site about various developmental conditions
Whirled Peas Reflections on life's puzzling questions and the importance of being oneself
I've Heard Things "A different way of viewing the world and unusual learning methods does not mean that a person is defective or genetically bad"
For Mothers of Autistic Children A Mother's Day 2005 wish for acceptance and understanding
Autism Research and Prenatal Testing Autism researchers are currently developing a prenatal test; routine abortion of autistic children may be less than 10 years away
The Autistic Distinction An essay on the need for social acceptance of neurological differences as a healthy and natural part of human diversity
Cheese-a-Phone A proud father's photos and anecdotes about family life with his two young autistic sons
Whose Planet Is It Anyway? Blunt comments on civil rights, neurodiversity, and consciousness-raising
The Autism Prenatal Testing Eugenics Programme A mother asks: Where is the public outcry?
Cuckoo's Nest A mother discusses her experiences and her views of autism
Would you have allowed Bill Gates to be born? Bioethics professor Arthur Caplan discusses the issue of prenatal testing for autism
Neurodiversity Weblog Kathleen Seidel's blog discussing her efforts to raise awareness of neurodiversity issues
Ballastexistenz Amanda Baggs' blog discussing autistic liberation and disability rights issues
Neurodiversity Chain Letter A parent's comments on developing a more tolerant and inclusive society
Apology What would cause an autism research scientist to resign his position for ethical reasons?
Just let them be kids "My son and others like him are not defective..."
Social Minority Group A declaration seeking recognition by the United Nations of the autistic community as a social minority group
Autistic Success A mother's views on inclusion and acceptance of autistic children
Ian Johnson's neurodiversity blog "In this blog, my main purpose will be to explain the concept of neurodiversity as applied to my own life..."
Autiemom Speaks Out A mother's blog advocating social acceptance and respect for autistics
Homo Autistic: Notes from the Autism Ghetto A blog supporting autistic civil rights
Special Education and the Concept of Neurodiversity An article on positive approaches toward neurological differences in the classroom
Autism: Getting the Truth Out An activist site that takes a critical look at autism awareness stereotypes
Lindadiva's Autism Rights Page A site discussing prejudice against autistics
A Changeling's Alternate Reality Story: Halloween 2005 A tale of becoming, in others' eyes, something not quite human...
Asperger's: making intelligence a disease A professor of psychiatry discusses the emotional harm done to many children by the negative social value judgments in medical and disability labels
Random reminiscing ramblings A blog dealing with human rights issues in the context of autism
ASPIES--a place for self-advocacy Advocacy ~ Support ~ Pride ~ Identity ~ Education
Autvocate A father's site with discussion and links concerning autism and disabilities rights
neurodiversity (idea) "The concept that variance in neurological structure adds needed diversity to the human race."
A Touch of Alyricism A blog dedicated to the equally fascinating topics of autistic advocacy and the sisterly sophistries of radical gender feminism
Constructing Autism A professor describes autism as a social construct that arose in the context of the modern world's anxieties about environmental contamination and cultural and technological change
The Lucitania Hindenberg Foundation A website that seeks to improve social attitudes toward autism and argues against the use of extreme and negative language such as "catastrophe" in describing the autistic population
Autistic Pride A forum for positive events and thoughts relating to autism spectrum conditions
Farewell to Holland A response to the widely circulated essay "Welcome to Holland" about raising a child with a disability
Autist Art: Autism with an Attitude An online source for autistic pride and anti-cure merchandise, with links to autistic advocacy sites
Neurodiversity: In Praise of Dappled Things An essay on appreciating the beauty of natural differences as a part of God's creation
Say it loud, autistic and proud A magazine article describing autistic activists' struggle to establish basic rights and to end prejudice and discrimination
Autistic Conjecture of the Day A blog that highlights the absurdity of all the unfounded speculation about causes of autism
Aspies.co.uk A parent writes: These sensitive, intelligent people have so much to offer I don't believe they should be "cured" or forced to be "normal"
Susan Senator A mother writes about her emotional journey to acceptance and understanding of her autistic son
Autistics Speak An article that challenges the disability stereotypes perpetuated by groups such as Autism Speaks and the resulting prejudices
Tales of an Aspie Freedom Fighter A blog that discusses the autistic civil rights movement from a personal viewpoint, with the focus on the motivation and mind-set of those involved
Autism's Edges A mother's blog on life, love, and learning with a child at the edges of the autism spectrum
The Joy of Autism The blog of a mother who writes that she is learning to look at the world through her son's transparent coloured blocks
Action For Autism Parental concerns, the dangers of quack treatments, and the importance of positive language are among the topics discussed by a father in his blog
29 Marbles A father's thoughts and discussion on autism and its impact on individuals and society
Autistic Culture "Here you can read about autism and the many aspects of our culture"
Processing in Parts The author describes her blog as "notes from my own corner -- or spectral line -- of the autistic spectrum"
Autismland A mother's blog about life with her autistic son
MOM - Not Otherwise Specified "On raising a son on the autism spectrum, progressive politics, pop culture, and coffee addiction"
Autism Hub Autism Hub takes the best in autism related blogging and pulls it all together in one easy-to-access interface
Autism Demonized A blog monitoring and detailing the ways in which autism and autistic people are demonized and dehumanized, and the real-life consequences for autistic people
The Voyage A mother's blog about life, family, home-education and autism
A Matter of Perspective An essay on society's attitudes toward disability and eugenics
Autism - Natural Variation Dispels crackpot theories of autism, criticizes questionable treatments, attacks stereotypes and demeaning descriptions, and highlights good science
Abnormaldiversity A blog opposing neurological discrimination and asserting the value of all human beings
Rett Devil A woman with Rett syndrome writes: "your kids can do more, and they want to do more, and they need to do more. Join me in raising some hell"
Commentary on Autism, Disability, and the World A former ABA therapist advocates understanding of differences and acceptance of neurodiversity
A Disturbing Timepiece A mother writes: "Eugenics is a scary word for anyone who believes in life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. However, the term becomes especially scary for me when it's used in reference to my own children"
Autism: Deal With It! A blogger who calls himself "The Autistic Jedi" goes into battle against prejudice, seeking to turn our society away from the Dark Side
Autism for Parents A good starting point for parents trying to learn more about autism, with information and links to a wide variety of resources - both on and offline
Hard Won Wisdom A mother writes: "As a parent and teacher... here is the blog never around when I needed it. I hope it helps!"
The Rettdevil's Rants A blog about disability rights and the fight against bigotry and hypocrisy
Autism Vox A blog in which an autism mother gets on her soapbox
Simul Iustus et Peccator A blog that addresses a variety of issues related to neurodiversity, disability rights, and gender identity
Aspie Dad An autistic father writes about his family: "We are happy, independent people with advanced college degrees (well, our son doesn't have one - yet) and have a good life..."
Autism, Life and Liberty A Texas father comments on his love for his autistic son and the need for our society to learn tolerance and acceptance of neurological differences
Neurodiversity and Democracy An article that addresses the need for modern democracies to accept neurological differences as a natural and beneficial subset of human diversity
Mum is Thinking A mother's blog about raising an autistic child (as an autistic adult), painting, homeschooling, and family
Andrea's Buzzing About A blog that discusses autistic human rights issues from a social theory perspective
The Autism Acceptance Project A Canadian nonprofit group that seeks to tap into human potential and dignity
Aspies Inc. Is Asperger Syndrome a disability or a gift? YES.
It's All Okay A mother writes: "Our future is bright and promising. This beautiful child grows and reaches new heights every day. Yeah, he's not typical. But is that really such a terrible thing?"
My Act of Combating Neurobigotry A modern-day gladiator goes into the arena of cyberspace to do battle for autistic civil rights
My Quirky Boy A mom writes about her life with her three-year-old son, who "has Autism, and that is not a bad thing, it does not mean that there is anything wrong with him, or that he needs to be fixed"
Abby's Neurodiversity Blog Information and opinions about issues affecting the autistic community today
Autistic Pride Day Blog Photos and stories about two beautiful and proud young autistic dancers who perform to raise awareness of neurodiversity
Autistic Video Videos, animations, and music videos made by people on the autistic spectrum
The Face of Autism The first five years in the life of "a wonderful, exuberant, mostly non-verbal boy with autism"
Jared at the Park A father's view of his "beautiful boy" running around and playing
I'm An Aspie An inspirational site that discusses strategies for the autistic life
What are they thinking? The blog of a proud mother of six children, five of whom are autistic
The Autism Acceptance Project Video A video celebrating the lives of autistic artists and people
The Autism Life Resources and a discussion forum to help parents, caregivers, family, and friends learn about autism
Beautiful Child The story of an autistic boy and his family learning and loving and growing together... a story of acceptance for all children regardless of labels
Life in the New Republic A mother describes her life with an autistic son and how she finds the Jedi philosophies of Star Wars to be useful
Autistic Self Advocacy Network A nonprofit organization providing support and services to individuals on the autism spectrum while working to change public perception and combat misinformation by educating communities
The Autism Crisis Michelle Dawson's blog about the science and ethics of autism advocacy
Ed's Autism Page The blog of an autistic man who believes "that autism can be seen in better ways, respect can encourage potential in everyone, and there are many ways to celebrate diversity."
Whitterer on Autism A mother comments upon the more humorous aspects of keeping company with autistic children
Incorrect Pleasures The blog of an autistic stay-at-home mom who collects interesting facts and figures involving autistic culture and other related themes
The Vision Splendid A father envisions a day when "all neurodivergent people will be seen for the beautiful and fascinating individuals they are, and the word 'normal' shall be rendered forever meaningless."
How to Spot Bias in Research In a column written for the Association for Psychological Science, Professor Morton Ann Gernsbacher points out how research on autistics and other groups is often biased by unfounded assumptions
The Posautive YouTube Group A large collection of positive videos featuring autistic people
The Art of Understanding The blog of a self-identified autistic who writes that he also self-identifies as gay and doesn't have a diagnosis for that either
Jazzbo Catslave TR Kelley's blog about neurodiversity, cats, and random acts of kindness
Autism Issues A father seeks to share his journey, past and present, showing the joy and problems of autism
In My Language A video about different ways of interacting with the world
Aspie Home-Education "A parent who really desires to understand his child does not look at him through the screen of an ideal..."
Gestalt An autism and psychology discussion forum
Club 166 Where a dad of two great kids (one on the autism spectrum) muses about life
Mom Embracing Autism The blog of a busy homeschooling mom of 4 children, one of whom is autistic
Existence is Wonderful A blog about transhumanism, radical life extension, and neurodiversity
Autism Parents Forum A forum for pro-neurodiversity parents of autistic kids
This Is Who I Really Am An autistic blogger who signs herself "unashamed" writes about her love of life
Asperger Square 8 "We all have labels, acknowledged or not, because the world has an unmanageable number of facets..."
Pictures of You A slideshow of a parent's pictures of a happy little girl
One Dad's Opinion A father writes: "I have three cherished sons, one of whom is autistic, and this occurrence in my life has opened my eyes to the sometimes wonderful, always interesting world of autistic perspective."
Posautive A site highlighting videos with positive content about autistic people
Life With Joey A mother of "two lovely boys, one with autism" shares her experiences
The Reason: The Joy of Adam Images of a little boy growing, learning, and enjoying life
Astrid's Journal A young woman who is blind and autistic blogs about disability rights
The Spectra Quarterly An online quarterly journal aimed at the professional community, about autism, written by autistics.
The Pentecostal Pariah A mother of three children, two of whom are on the autistic spectrum, writes of her life as "a good but imperfect member of God's family."
Autism Isn't All Negatives! An autistic teenager writes about his experiences and advocates acceptance of neurodiversity
Wherein I Talk To Myself The blog of a young, liberal, autistic autodidact writing about whatever is on her mind
Autista A blog about a father's attempts to be useful to his eleven-year-old son who has an autism diagnosis
What Kind Of World Do We Want "The only kind of normal is diversity"
An Autistic Speaks About Autism Speaks A "Daily Kos" article from the neurodiversity side of the autism debate
Slow and Steady The blog of a creative, married mom of 2 boys with developmental delays
Society for the Prevention of Autism Prevention An autistic university student blogs about her life and thoughts
Dyssocial Butterfly The journal of an autistic person who envisions a world "where people of all shapes and sizes and abilities and differences are accommodated and celebrated"
Autistic Input A blog about autistic integration and involvement in society
Dr. Morton Ann Gernsbacher's Laboratory Autism and language comprehension research articles
And Stimming With Rainbows of Every Design The blog of an autistic teen who wants the world to become autistic-friendly
My thoughts on... An autistic woman blogs about her advocacy work and future research in the field of autism
Biodiverse Resistance A blog "in defence of biodiversity in all its forms, liberty, equality and the freedom to be different"
It is not a disease, it is a way of life A news article about the campaign to celebrate difference, rather than cure it
humans A website advocating for, and providing information to, people on the autistic spectrum and their friends and families
D and DJ's Weekend Two autistic boys who communicate with keyboards become close friends
My Autistic Boy and Other Adventures in Fatherhood A dad's anecdotes about family life
An Unauthorized Neurotypical Thinks and Feels Among Boxes A girlfriend of an Aspie contemplates neurodiversity issues and what it means to be normal
Liv's Journey A father describes his life with five children, two of whom are on the autism spectrum
First signpost late in life The blog of a recently diagnosed Aspie who describes himself as "happy, healthy, well employed and married to a woman that I love very deeply"
You and Your Quirky Kid In a Newsweek article, a mother expresses her concerns about modern society's labeling of children's differences
Mother of Shrek A mom blogs about her hope for a more understanding and accepting world
Uncle Sam's Cabin Opinions about politics, American culture, religion, and raising children
Autistic Symphony "Far from being a medical monster, autism is one of our culture's greatest strengths."
Stop. Think. Autism. A mother advises other parents to stop and take a deep breath -- autism is not the end of the world
Autistic Civil Rights A look at the rights and dignity of autistic individuals
Much Brighter A blog about teaching and accepting autistic children
Reports from a Resident Alien A journal exploring the experience of being autistic in today's world
A Day in the Life Every day experiences of a family living, breathing and celebrating Autism and ADHD
I'm Not "Wrong" A blog written by an autistic woman who trains dogs
Odd One Out Reality with a refreshing slice of aspie
Weird Sanctuary The blog of a young autistic woman who values difference because it gives another perspective on the world
Autism All the Time A blog by an autistic self-advocate who wants to become a teacher
Theory of Mind A site describing an autistic musician's work and his view of the world
The point of view of an Aspergian A blog about autistic pride and civil rights
Thoughts of an Autistic An autistic man seeks understanding and dialogue about neurological differences
Grey Matter/White Matter A group blog for autism news and opinion
Crimson Thought A college student blogs about autism rights
Aspergers Parallel Planet A resource and discussion site for autism spectrum differences
Left Brain/Right Brain Kevin Leitch's site for autism news and opinion
Autism Parents Every Day The lives of parents of autistic people, as it happens
The Truth about Autism: Scientists Reconsider What They Think They Know Wired magazine reports on the autistic rights movement and how it is influencing research
Loving Lampposts Information and a trailer for an independent film about autism and the neurodiversity movement
Sheila Schoonmaker An autistic woman shares her thoughts on Aspergian culture and her Christian faith
Aspie Mama A blog about the experiences of an Aspergian mother
Wrong Planet A popular discussion forum in the autistic community, with articles and blog entries
dkmnow The blog of a 40ish midwestern spectrumite, informal student, volunteer and e-activist
Autism is Beautiful A mother's site, dedicated to helping parents embrace the beauty of their children with autism
Autonomous Autistic The blog of an autistic homeschooling mother who seeks to raise awareness of the autistic community
Perseveration "a difference in mind doesn't make someone less human. It makes them worth listening to."
The Wallpapering Society A group blog by South African autistic self-advocates
Neurodiverse Thinking A blog discussing current issues in the autistic rights movement
Neurodiversity A 12-year-old autistic boy seeks "unfailing respect for the individual"
Cat in a Dog's World Thoughts on autistic self-advocacy from an autistic cat lover