About Monique Moate
Monique Moate is a late-diagnosed autistic woman whose interest in autism spectrum disorder and disability stems from a lived-experience viewpoint. She enjoys the written word and thinking about how people use language.
Latest Articles
The Harm Caused by Mental Illness Stigma and Stereotypes
Mental Health Support & Advice from Peer Experts
Mental illness stigma and stereotypes can be just as debilitating as mental health conditions themselves, making coping harder than it…
For Your Eyes Only: Video Journaling for Your Mental Health
Coping & Thriving
Video journaling can be a helpful tool for managing your mental health, processing emotions, and expressing yourself if writing in…
Ending the Stigma and Prejudice Around Substance Use Disorders
Awareness & Advocacy
Apparently, among millennials and Gen Z, there is a growing interest in sobriety – sometimes deemed sober curiosity. Whether you…
7 Types of Mental Health Stigma We Must Address
Awareness & Advocacy
Oxford Languages defines stigma as “a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person.” Stigmatized individuals face…
Why I Believe I Have Autism – Even Before the Formal Assessment
Neurodiversity Support & Life Hacks from Peer Experts
In less than a week I’m getting evaluated for autism by a neurodiversity-affirming psychologist. But I’m already almost 100% sure…
What Autism Feels Like: 17 Autistic People Explain
Neurodiversity Support & Life Hacks from Peer Experts
To gain a well-rounded and accurate perspective on the autism spectrum, and what autism feels like, it’s important to listen…
Why Autism Special Interests and ADHD Hyperfixations Are Awesome
Neurodiversity Support & Life Hacks from Peer Experts
Autism and ADHD are distinct forms of neurodiversity that can co-occur quite frequently. You may notice that autistic people and…
Why Stimming Is Healthy & You Should (Usually) Embrace It
Coping & Thriving
Stimming is a key self-regulation tool for people on the autism spectrum or with ADHD. If you're neurodivergent or seeking…