# Open ASD - llms.txt

> Open ASD is a by-autistic-for-autistic resource hub celebrating neurodiversity. We provide free, privacy-first tools and resources for autistic self-advocates.

## About

Open ASD was created by an autistic person who wanted resources BY us, FOR us—not about us from an outside perspective. We operate from a neurodiversity paradigm: autism is a difference, not a disorder.

## Core Values

- Privacy First: All tools store data locally. Nothing sent to servers.
- Open Source: Free forever, no paywalls.
- Neurodiversity Affirming: Celebrating differences, not fixing them.
- Accessible by Design: Dark mode, high contrast, reduced motion, dyslexia-friendly fonts.

## Interactive Tools

### Energy Tracker (/tools/energy-tracker)
Monitor daily energy using spoon theory. Track activities, view trends, export data. Helps autistic people plan around actual capacity.

### Sensory Toolkit (/tools/sensory-toolkit)
Breathing exercises, stim suggestions, grounding techniques (5-4-3-2-1). Customizable favorites for regulation.

### Recovery Guide (/tools/recovery-guide)
Step-by-step support during and after meltdowns/shutdowns. Calm visuals, personalized strategies. Crisis support without judgment.

### Social Scripts (/tools/social-scripts)
Ready-made templates for doctor visits, job interviews, everyday interactions. Customize and save your own scripts.

### Routine Builder (/tools/routine-builder)
Create visual daily routines with built-in transition time. Different routines for different energy days. Energy cost tracking for each activity.

### AQ Assessment (/tools/aq-assessment)
Autism-Spectrum Quotient (AQ) self-assessment based on Baron-Cohen et al. (2001) research. Take the quick AQ-10 screening (10 questions) or full AQ-50 assessment (50 questions). Results stored privately, not a diagnostic tool.

### CAT-Q Assessment (/tools/catq-assessment)
Camouflaging Autistic Traits Questionnaire (CAT-Q) based on Hull et al. (2019) research. Measures social camouflaging/masking across three subscales: Compensation, Masking, and Assimilation. Helps understand the energy cost of masking.

### Accommodation Letter Generator (/tools/accommodation-letter)
Generate professional accommodation request letters for workplace, education, or housing. Select specific accommodations, customize details, and download a ready-to-send letter with proper legal references (ADA, Section 504, Fair Housing Act).

## Learn Section (/learn)

Educational articles written from autistic perspectives:

- Spoon Theory Explained (/learn/spoon-theory)
- Understanding Stimming (/learn/stimming)
- Sensory Processing Differences (/learn/sensory-processing)
- Masking and Its Costs (/learn/masking)
- Meltdowns and Shutdowns (/learn/meltdowns-shutdowns)
- Self-Advocacy Skills (/learn/self-advocacy)
- Workplace Accommodations (/learn/workplace-accommodations)
- The Neurodiversity Paradigm (/learn/neurodiversity-paradigm)

## Who This Is For

Primary: Autistic self-advocates seeking practical tools and resources.
Secondary: Parents, caregivers, educators, employers, allies seeking authentic understanding.

## Sister Projects

- Open Jung (https://openjung.org) - Jungian psychology resources
- Open ADHD (https://open-adhd.org) - ADHD resources and tools

## Contact

Website: https://open-asd.org
Full documentation: https://open-asd.org/llms-full.txt