
The Spectrum magazine
Welcome to the Spectrum magazine, one of the UK's largest collections of autistic art, poetry and prose.
The Spectrum magazine is created by autistic people, with content covering all things autism - from articles on ASD and aliens, to everyday reflections of life on the spectrum.
The July 2023 Fictional issue is now out!
Please note: This is the delayed July edition of the Spectrum magazine.
Highlights of the fictional edition include:
- What is creativity by Louise
- Kendra's reaction to her diagnosis
- Work and employment by Nick
- Maria's passion for origami
- Lottie's experience of late diagnosis
- Slough of despond - fan fiction by Paigetheoracle
- Goldilocks in bare necessities by Sammy.
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