This Assumption Leads to Autistic Anxiety
A response to a conversation on social media reminded me of a way of thinking that I’d like to discuss.
A response to a conversation on social media reminded me of a way of thinking that I’d like to discuss.
Growing up a bit different makes for a lot of confusing and hurtful experiences.
Without shame, my AuDHD is so much easier to deal with. Here’s why, and an example of it in my real life.
Here are several ways autistics have it harder than others, and a tip for getting the life you want anyway.
I want to share a little bit about the transition period following adult autism identification.
Meltdowns are no fun, but it is possible to avoid them. Here’s a framework for how.
The topic of autism and treatment comes up a lot, so I wanted to address that today.
Autistics and neurotypicals tend to have very different views on small talk. What’s going on from both sides?
Spectrum identification was absolutely, hands down, no holds barred, the best thing that has happened in my life.
I have long maintained that behavior is a symptom. A recent revelation in my own life led to my own challenging behavior instantly vanishing, once I got to the root of the issue.
How do you figure out where your kid’s stress is coming from, when they aren’t even sure of what they are feeling?
Non-speaking autism is often misunderstood as an intellectual disability. I think something very different is going on.
I’ve been getting an urge to do some art. It’s popped up in short bursts throughout my life and is always quashed quickly by anxiety flareups. Here’s how I’m working through it.
Non-speaking autism is often misunderstood as an intellectual disability. I think something very different is going on.
For some people, asking “How Was Your Day?” is a low stress way to start a conversation, so I’d like to talk about some low stress ways to respond.
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