James Acaster is a 39-year-old British comedian who has appeared on TV panel shows like Richard Osman’s House of Games, Would I Lie to You? and Have I Got News For You? He grew up in Kettering, Northamptonshire, where he self-described himself as a “sensitive boy,” who sought solace in long walks and talking about […] The post Is James Acaster on the autism spectrum? appeared first on AU-TI ..read more

The Mercury prize-winning British rapper Skepta has alluded to the world that he is on the autistic spectrum on the eve of announcing his new single Gas Me Up (Diligent). The Tottenham born grime artist made the sensationalist announcement on X, formerly Twitter, when defending his artwork after getting involved in some controversy earlier this […] The post Has Skepta announced he is on the autistic spectrum? appeared first on AU-TI ..read more

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has won more NFL play-off games in the last five years to make him an all-time leader among quarterbacks after he and his teammates 27-24 win over the Buffalo Bills in the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs. Mahomes, 28, is already a two-time Super Bowl champion, two-time Super Bowl MVP and two-time […] The post Why there are rumours about Patrick Mahomes having autism appeared first on AU-TI ..read more

A mistrial has been declared against a former police officer of Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), who fatally shot an unarmed man in a confrontation at a Costco store in Corona, California. Salvador Sanchez had seven years experience at LAPD when he fatally shot intellectually disabled Kenneth French, 32, because he claimed he was knocked […] The post Mistrial declared against ex-LAPD officer who shot unarmed man appeared first on AU-TI ..read more

Rosemary Kennedy is the daughter of the Kennedy family the world never got a chance to know. She was the third born of Joe P. Kennedy and Rose Kennedy’s nine children. Born in 1918, Rosemary was mentally disabled and had trouble keeping up with her siblings. She never progressed beyond fourth-grade level and at the […] The post Rosemary Kennedy: A forgotten but influential life appeared first on AU-TI ..read more

The US version of an Emmy–winning reality series, Love on the Spectrum, which follows the dating lives of autistic people is back for a second season. Netflix said it will release season two of Love on the Spectrum US on Friday, January 19th. It follows the success of the original edition, which was filmed in […] The post Love on the Spectrum is back and there is a returning face appeared first on AU-TI ..read more

Embarking on a career journey is a unique challenge for autistic people when they mature on to the working market. The choices we make in education can significantly impact our employment choices. With autistic people who struggle to make the transition from school to work can mean that some of the toughest jobs are left […] The post Five of the worst jobs for autistic adults appeared first on AU-TI ..read more

The year is 2015 and Donald Trump is campaigning to be the Republican nominee to become the 45th President of the United States. Trump says a lot, and knows how to get into the limelight and the internet is buzzing with opinions of all the things he says. Back in 2015, Donald Trump made a […] The post Barron Trump is not on the autistic spectrum appeared first on AU-TI ..read more

In the fast-paced world of TikTok, trends come and go, but one particular phrase stirred up a debate on Reddit. The question whether “Is he acoustic?” just a bit of harmless internet fun, or does it carry unwanted attention? The acoustic trend is a playful label pointed at videos, primarily animals doing silly things or […] The post ‘Is He Acoustic?’ – harmless fun or underlying ableism? appeared first on AU-TI ..read more

In the glitzy world of TV dramas, the French drama Astrid & Raphaëlle has become a bit of a global sensation. The crime detective series, featuring the enigmatic Sara Mortensen as Astrid Nielsen, has people on the autistic spectrum asking the burning question, is Mortensen herself on the autism spectrum? Astrid Nielsen: TV’s hottest detective […] The post Is the Astrid actress living a double life on the autism spectrum? appeared first on AU-TI ..read more