Our Mission
At AutismSpectrumDisorders.com, our goal is to provide trustworthy, experience-based information for families, educators, and caregivers who live and work with autistic individuals.
We do not offer medical advice. We are parents, advocates, and everyday people who have learned through firsthand experience what it means to raise children on the autism spectrum. Our editorial mission is to combine accuracy, empathy, and lived insight to help others find guidance and reassurance in practical, non-clinical language.
Our Editorial Philosophy
We believe information about autism should be:
- Accurate: Based on verifiable facts, not opinion or speculation.
- Accessible: Written in clear, respectful language without medical jargon.
- Inclusive: Representing diverse experiences across the autism spectrum.
- Non-medical: Focused on daily life, education, and family well-being rather than treatment or diagnosis.
Every article we publish reflects these principles. We strive to help readers understand autism through lived experience — not through theory, judgment, or fear.
Content Creation Process
Our content begins with research informed by trusted, publicly available sources such as:
- Established nonprofit organizations (e.g., Autism Society, Autistic Self Advocacy Network, CDC educational materials, WHO autism resources).
- Reputable educational institutions.
- Peer-reviewed or government-published data when appropriate.
We interpret this information through the lens of parental experience, translating it into plain, everyday guidance that real families can use.
Each article follows a structured process:
- Topic Selection: We choose subjects relevant to daily life — parenting, school, sensory environments, communication, and advocacy.
- Research and Drafting: Our team reviews reliable sources and combines them with our lived experience to produce original content.
- Internal Review: Articles are reviewed by multiple contributors to ensure factual accuracy, clarity, and tone consistency.
- Final Edit: Each piece undergoes a final review for accessibility, SEO optimization, and readability before publication.
Our Non-Medical Policy
We are not doctors, psychologists, or licensed clinicians. Nothing on this website should ever replace professional medical evaluation, therapy, or diagnosis.
Our writers and editors do not recommend medications, therapies, or interventions. If an article mentions a service or support program, it is for educational purposes only, not as a substitute for individualized professional advice.
We encourage all readers to consult qualified professionals when making health-related decisions. Our role is to share practical, experience-based knowledge — what life with autism looks and feels like in real homes, schools, and communities.
Accuracy and Updates
We regularly review and update our content to reflect new insights, resources, and best practices. If a reader spots an error or outdated reference, we invite them to contact us via our Corrections Policy page.
Transparency is part of our credibility. Updates are made promptly, with revision dates listed at the bottom of relevant pages.
Sources and Attribution
Whenever possible, we credit the original source of publicly available data, research, or statistics. We do not copy text from other websites, journals, or organizations. All writing on AutismSpectrumDisorders.com is original and copyright-free, created specifically for this platform.
If we quote or summarize external material, we provide a clear reference or link for context.
Tone and Inclusivity
We write about autism with respectful, identity-affirming language. Our editorial approach balances person-first (“person with autism”) and identity-first (“autistic person”) terminology, recognizing that preferences differ across the community.
We also ensure:
- Content avoids stereotypes and stigmatizing descriptions.
- We highlight strengths, individuality, and capability alongside challenges.
- Imagery reflects diversity in age, ethnicity, and gender identity.
Our commitment to inclusion means every reader, autistic or not, should feel valued and represented.
Reader Contributions and Feedback
We welcome contributions from autistic adults, parents, educators, and advocates. Shared stories, insights, and first-hand experiences help keep our platform grounded in reality and compassion.
Before publication, all contributed content is reviewed for tone, accuracy, and adherence to our non-medical policy.
Readers can reach us anytime through our Contact page for questions, corrections, or collaboration requests.
Ethical and Advertising Standards
We fund this website primarily through AdSense and affiliate partnerships with trusted vendors that offer relevant products, such as sensory toys, educational materials, and accessibility tools.
However:
- We never accept payment in exchange for favorable reviews.
- Affiliate links are disclosed clearly within the content.
- Advertisers have no editorial control over what we publish.
Our responsibility is to our readers first — every recommendation must align with the values of safety, usefulness, and transparency.
Our Promise
We know that families searching for autism information are often overwhelmed. They deserve clarity, compassion, and honesty.
Our promise is simple:
To publish only the kind of content we would trust for our own families — respectful, experience-driven, and genuinely helpful.
If even one article makes another parent’s day a little easier, then this project has achieved its purpose.