The short version
- Every page lists its sources at the bottom.
- Sources must be research, official guidance, or organizations led by autistic people.
- Each page shows the month it was last checked.
- MOEˣ is not reviewed by a clinical panel, and never claims to be.
- Anyone can report a mistake by email. Corrections are made and dated.
How pages are written
- Plain language. Aimed at an 8th grade reading level, except where a clinical term needs to be named and explained.
- Short version first. Every guide opens with the key points, then the same sections in the same order, with reading time shown up front.
- Literal and direct. No idioms, sarcasm, or rhetorical questions. Every suggestion comes with the reason for it.
- Respectful language. On adult pages, "autistic person" by default, following research on what autistic adults prefer. Both "autistic person" and "person with autism" are accepted.
- No promises. "For many people this helps," not "this will work."
- Spanish edition. Translated with AI help and checked four ways: line by line against the English, a translation back into English to catch changes in meaning, a clinical and language checklist, and official Spanish wording from sources like the 988 Lifeline and the CDC. It has not been reviewed by a certified bilingual professional. Spanish readers can report anything unclear by email, in Spanish.
Source rules
Used
- Peer-reviewed research and reviews of many studies
- Official guidance (for example CDC, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the EEOC, the Job Accommodation Network)
- Organizations led by autistic people, and research designed with them
Not used as evidence
- Companies selling a product or service
- Sponsored content or paid placements
- Single stories presented as fact
What MOEˣ will never do
- Diagnose anyone, or host tests that look like a diagnosis.
- Recommend specific medications, or rank treatments.
- Promote cures, supplements, or diets for autism.
- Set the goal of making anyone seem less autistic.
- Collect, sell, or share personal data.
Review and refresh
MOEˣ is not reviewed by a clinical panel. Instead, every claim is tied to a source you can check. If a page is ever reviewed by a qualified professional, it will say so by name and date. It will never say so otherwise.
Facts that change over time (costs, laws, statistics) and every outside link are kept in one refresh list. They are rechecked from time to time, and each page shows the month it was last checked.
Report a mistake
Email hello@ilovemoe.com with the page and what looks wrong. That's all that's needed. Corrections are made in the next update and noted on the page with the date.
MOEˣ doesn't answer personal questions or give advice by email. For a crisis in the US, call or text 988.