From time to time, Qrkiez likes to showcase online resources that can benefit the neurodivergent community. Once such resource is Autism Experts (formerly Asperger Experts), built by and for neurodiverse people and their families.
Founding and Mission
Autism Experts describes itself as “the world’s largest resource created by and for individuals on the Autism spectrum.” The idea is to blend lived experience with professional knowledge, so that the insights offered are grounded both in theory and in day-to-day reality. The founders, who are on the spectrum or connected to autistic people, sought to build something more honest and pragmatic than many traditional support sites.
Because their content comes from people who “have lived it,” there is often a tone of empathy, self-awareness, and practical honesty. Autism Experts aims to reduce the distance between professional advice and what someone with autism or their family is actually going through.
Core Offerings: Articles, Courses, Coaching
At its heart, Autism Experts is a content and education platform. Their website features a library of articles that covers a wide range of topics: autism identity, executive functioning, communication, sensory issues, emotions, relationships, and more. The goal is to offer not just theory, but actionable strategies, scripts, reminders, and examples that people can try in real life.
One of their signature programs is The Accountability Plan, an 8-part hybrid course (live and recorded) for parents and caregivers of people on the spectrum. Each week covers a mix of high-level strategy and concrete examples — offering “what to do and how to do it” rather than vague suggestions. The fact that participants have lifetime access is a strength, since progress is rarely linear.
Beyond courses, Autism Experts also offers 1-on-1 coaching and personalized support. They also recently launched a membership tier called AE+, a paid premium option for those who want more than free articles.
What Makes Autism Experts Unique
- Lived Experience as Foundation
The biggest differentiator is that many of their voices are autistic or closely connected, which helps guard against an “all-knowing expert” tone that can sometimes alienate the community. - Practical & Contextual Advice
Instead of abstract “best practices,” advice is often framed with caveats, trade-offs, and “this might work in this kind of scenario but not in another.” That realism matters when life is messy. - Flexible Access
Whether someone wants to browse freely, take a structured course, or engage one-on-one, the platform offers multiple levels of commitment. - Community and Connection
Because many users see themselves in the authors, the site fosters a sense of community. People feel less alone in struggles, and can see paths forward from those who have walked them. - Longevity and Follow-Through
The course structure with lifetime access, reminders, and coaching helps counter one-time tips that are forgotten when real life intervenes.
Who Might Benefit Most — and When
- Parents and caregivers who want more than “do this, do that” but need real-life scripts and nuance.
- Autistic adults seeking language, coping methods, or peer perspective in career, relationships, executive function, or self-acceptance.
- Professionals (therapists, educators) who want to understand how content grounded in a lived perspective can complement more formal theory.
- People going through transitions (starting adulthood, job changes, new social settings) who want navigational support.
It may be less helpful for those needing intensive clinical interventions or high-level medical advice, but it can still provide perspective, context, or a jumping-off point.
By centering voices grounded in lived experience, offering practical strategies alongside professional insight, and layering free + premium options, Autism Experts meets many people where they are. As a complement (not substitute) to clinical, educational, and therapeutic support, it can empower autistic individuals and their families to move forward with more clarity, confidence, and connection.