Most autistic people are autistic because of genes inherited from their parents, according to a National Autistic Society review of 83 research papers. Published on 15 September 2026, the review…
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As someone who spent the vast majority of their education in the special educational needs system, I’d like to share my thoughts on the matter through my memories of a…
In 1981, two American researchers filmed people walking down a New York street and showed the footage to convicted violent offenders. They asked a simple question: who would you attack?…
On 2 June 2026, Mind, Mencap and the National Autistic Society responded to a Supreme Court ruling by calling it “the biggest rollback of disability rights in a generation”. Most…
Reasonable adjustments are often explained in very broad terms. Applicants are told that support is available, or that an employer is committed to inclusion, but they’re not always given a…
When people think about autism, they often focus on communication differences, sensory issues, or rigid routines. What tends to get less attention is the importance of transition periods. A transition…
I’ve just released Reasonable CMS v1.1, a free and open-source case management system built specifically for disabled people managing discrimination claims and advocacy work. Why I Built This Legal case…
Bladee is a Swedish artist (Benjamin Reichwald) and a core member of Drain Gang, a collective that grew out of internet-first rap and SoundCloud-era music culture. He’s been around for…
The Mental Health Act 2025 has finally received Royal Assent. On paper it should stop autistic people being detained in mental health hospitals just for being autistic. The question now…
My community sentence ended on 26 December 2025. That date matters. From that point on, the Probation Service no longer had any power over my liberty, my licence, or my…