Last Updated: October 22, 2025
At AutismSpectrumDisorders.com, we believe in honesty, compassion, and lived experience. Our content is written by parents and caregivers of autistic individuals who share what they’ve learned through real life — not theory.
We are not medical professionals, and we don’t offer medical advice. Instead, we provide trustworthy, experience-based information to help families and caregivers understand autism, build support networks, and create more inclusive lives.
1. Our Mission
Our mission is to create a safe, practical, and understanding space for families living with autism. Every article we publish reflects three core values:
- Empathy: Respecting every autistic person’s individuality.
- Clarity: Explaining ideas in simple, approachable language.
- Integrity: Sharing only verified, experience-based, and non-medical insights.
Our goal is to make autism information accessible, supportive, and empowering — especially for parents and caregivers who are learning as they go.
2. Who Writes Our Content
Our contributors are parents, educators, and advocates with firsthand experience in autism and neurodiversity. We write from real life — from family routines, sensory exploration, advocacy, and education — not from clinical distance.
Every contributor:
- Writes with compassion and respect for autistic individuals.
- Avoids diagnostic or treatment advice.
- Focuses on practical, safe, and inclusive approaches to support and understanding.
When we quote or summarize expert or scientific perspectives, we cite trusted public sources such as:
- The CDC, NIH, and recognized autism organizations.
- Peer-reviewed research and open-access journals.
- Reputable educational and advocacy groups.
We balance science with humanity — helping readers see the lived reality behind the data.
3. How We Ensure Accuracy and Trust
Before publishing, each article goes through a structured review process that includes:
- Fact-checking for accuracy, especially when referencing research or common misconceptions.
- Sensitivity review to ensure our language respects autistic individuals and their families.
- Tone and readability review to make sure every article remains accessible to parents and caregivers.
We avoid fear-based, judgmental, or stigmatizing language. Instead, we focus on understanding, acceptance, and practical guidance.
4. Our Editorial Standards
We follow high editorial standards similar to major educational and health-focused websites. Our policies include:
- Experience-based authority: We only publish articles grounded in real-life knowledge and evidence-supported facts.
- Transparency: We clearly identify when affiliate links or ads appear.
- No medical advice: We do not diagnose or recommend medical treatments. We encourage readers to seek professional help when needed.
- Respectful representation: We use inclusive language (e.g., “autistic person” or “person on the spectrum,” depending on preference).
- Privacy and ethics: We do not share identifiable information about families or children.
5. Updating and Maintaining Content
We regularly review and update our articles to keep them accurate, relevant, and consistent with current autism research and advocacy standards. When we revise an article, the “last updated” date is added at the top of the page.
Our commitment to continuous improvement means readers can trust that our information evolves with understanding — just as families do.
6. Our Voice and Style
Our writing style reflects who we are: parents talking to other parents. We believe in warmth, empathy, and plain language.
Our articles avoid unnecessary jargon and prioritize storytelling, examples, and lived experience. We use person-first or identity-first language respectfully and interchangeably, recognizing that different individuals have different preferences.
We also write for sensory comfort — soft visuals, balanced colors, and calming imagery — so that our site remains accessible to neurodiverse visitors.
7. How We Handle Feedback
We welcome feedback and corrections. If you notice an error, outdated reference, or language that could be more inclusive, please contact us at: 📧 info@autismspectrumdisorders.com
We read every message and use community feedback to refine our content standards. This collaboration between families, caregivers, and autistic voices is what keeps our site strong and authentic.
8. Why This Matters
We built AutismSpectrumDisorders.com because we wanted a trustworthy place for parents and caregivers — one that didn’t treat autism like a diagnosis to fear, but as a part of human diversity to understand.
By being transparent about who we are and how we write, we hope to earn your trust. Every sentence we publish is guided by the belief that empathy and experience are just as important as expertise.