AutSPACEs
Welcome to AutSPACEs! This is a community of autistic people where you can share stories about your senses with other users and allies, to help make the world more comfortable and inclusive.
Why your sensory stories matter
Every autistic person is unique but there are things many have in common. These include senses that work differently to those of non-autistic people.
This can create challenges and barriers when you have to navigate public and private spaces that don’t take account of your differences. For example, you might find it hard – or impossible – to cope with light and sound levels, strong smells or busy places that don’t trouble non-autistic people.
Help make a difference
Sharing stories of sensory difficulties you’ve faced and how you responded can help you process what happened, while reading about other people’s experiences can make you feel less alone.
Telling your stories can also educate non-autistic people, including researchers and designers, about autistic people’s needs – an important step towards building a world that works better for everyone.
You are in control
If you’d like to get involved or want to know more, click on a menu option at the top of the page or an icon below.
It’s up to you how many stories you share, how much or how little you say and whether you make them available for others to read. You can edit your stories, change who can see them or delete them at any time.
