Wikipedia is Autistic

Why Wikipedia is perfectly aligned with autistic traits like pattern-matching, info-dumping, and justice sensitivity.

How autistic editors contribute to making content more inclusive, accurate, and diverse.

The autistic approach to “neutrality”: focusing on what is right rather than who is right.

Reports of harassment and bullying of autistic employees behind the scenes at Wikimedia.

The story of “Jane,” a former autistic Wikimedia employee whose diagnosis disclosure led to burnout after facing discrimination.

The dangers of “A-Spectrumers” and functioning labels inside the organization.

Why donating to local Wikipedia chapter groups (often run by autistics) may be more effective than giving to Wikimedia’s central fundraisers.

A call to autistic editors: if you have the privilege and capacity, your high edit counts could help shift Wikipedia’s culture for the better—while remembering to protect your mental health.