On Non-Speaking Autism, Part 2
Non-speaking autism is often misunderstood as an intellectual disability. I think something very different is going on.
Category: Autism
On Non-Speaking Autism, Part 1
Non-speaking autism is often misunderstood as an intellectual disability. I think something very different is going on.
Social Skills, the Autistic Way
Social skills can be learned. Yes, even by Autistic people. But they aren’t often taught to us Autistics in the way that Autistics learn them.
On Shyness and Social Anxiety
Social anxiety, or what is often called shyness, is extremely common among autistic kids and adults. Here’s the short version of how it develops.
What’s stimming really about?
Stimming is a bit different from other challenging behaviors because it’s both a result of stress and a strategy to calm down. It is one of the effective strategies we develop naturally.
Autistic Strengths
Autism isn’t just challenges. There are some wonderful strengths and attributes as well.
What’s Behind Challenging Behaviors?
Do you find autistic meltdowns challenging? Or rigid thinking, hiding in the bedroom, excessive video gaming, anger issues, etc.? Want to know what’s really going on?