Practical Tips for Disclosing Your Autism
How to approach the “I’m Autistic” conversation so it goes better, and coping when it doesn’t.
Category: Autism
(Re)Building Self Trust After You Learned You’re Autistic
Once you discover your autism, you may realize just how severed the connection to yourself is, but it is possible to get in touch with yourself; to learn to trust your instincts better.
The Most Common Misconception About Burnout
There’s some common misconceptions around the causes of burnout, but I’d like to explain what’s really going on.
How People Pleasing Prevents Positive Relationships
Autistic people-pleasing includes plenty of downsides, but have you thought of the positives that it prevents?
Disclosing Autism: Understanding People’s Reactions to Disclosing you’re Autistic
People can often have upsetting reactions when you tell them you’re Autistic. Here’s why I think those reactions happen, and why it doesn’t have to be the end.
What to Expect in the Later Identified Autism Journey
The 5 stages people predictably go through after figuring out as an adult that you’re autistic.
Top 20 Signs You Might Be Masking Your Autism
Here are the top 20 signs from everyday life that you might be masking your autism.
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.
Of Course I Developed Anxiety
Growing up a bit different makes for a lot of confusing and hurtful experiences.
AuDHD Without Shame
Without shame, my AuDHD is so much easier to deal with. Here’s why, and an example of it in my real life.
Autistics Have it Harder
Here are several ways autistics have it harder than others, and a tip for getting the life you want anyway.
What’s Next After Adult Autism Identification?
I want to share a little bit about the transition period following adult autism identification.
