Resources for Our Community Since 2020

The Autistic Innovator began as an Autism blog in October 2020 to provide resources and help to the autistic community. All blog posts are from 2020 to 2026.

5 Autistic & Neurodivergent Love Languages

5 Autistic & Neurodivergent Love Languages

Ashley Lauren Spencer
We Autistic & Neurodivergent people may express love and experience love differently than neurotypicals. Everyone knows of the book, The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman. Neurotypicals read this book...
What is Stimming? Self-Acceptance & Embracing Our Stims

What is Stimming? Self-Acceptance & Embracing Our Stims

Ashley Lauren Spencer
The first question we ask after self-identifying we are autistic and/or neurodivergent is, "What is stimming?" We may see stimming talked about in the autism and neurodivergent spaces on social...
Autistic Imposter Syndrome: Why it’s Normal

Autistic Imposter Syndrome: Why it’s Normal

Ashley Lauren Spencer
Tagged: Autism

Autistic Imposter Syndrome has hit us all at some point. Even if we are out and proud of being autistic, we can still question if we are autistic enough to relate to our community.

If you’ve asked yourself questions like, “Am I really autistic? Or is it just in my head?” You are not alone.

What to Do After an Autism Diagnosis

What to Do After an Autism Diagnosis

Ashley Lauren Spencer
Tagged: Autism Resources

Many of us autistic adults wonder if it’s worth it to get a diagnosis and what comes after the autism label.

There are many facets to what you can do after you realize you are autistic, or after you get an official diagnosis.

Can Cats Be Autistic? 7 Reasons Why Your Cat Might Have Autism

Can Cats Be Autistic? 7 Reasons Why Your Cat Might Have Autism

Ashley Lauren Spencer
Tagged: Autism
If you’ve ever thought, “I think my cat has autism,” you’ve come to the right place.
Masking Autism: What is it & How to Stop

Masking Autism: What is it & How to Stop

Ashley Lauren Spencer
Tagged: Autism

You may question whether you are autistic and wonder if autism is the reason you feel so different from everyone else, as if you are from a different planet.

The people we encounter can make it difficult for us to accept who we are, especially if we keep being told who we are is wrong.

I am autistic, same as you, so I know about masking from personal experience.