Playing Dress Up: How to Make Trick or Treating Fun
Playing dress up and going trick or treating or attending fall festivals can be a positive experience for children with autism. Just keep these things in mind before heading out.
My Autism Mind Blog Posts
Are Horror Movies Good Entertainment? If You Love Fear Factor
It’s common to watch scary movies during the Halloween season to get into the holiday spirit. But are horror movies good options for individuals with autism?
Scary Haunted Houses: Love or Hate, It’s Okay Either Way
Halloween is a holiday filled with spooks and scares like scary haunted houses, usually in a fun way. However, some individuals experience true terror instead of enjoyment.
Choosing Perfect Halloween Costumes for Adults on the Spectrum
Even grownups enjoy the spooky fun of Halloween. One way to get into the “spirit” is wearing Halloween costumes for adults. But with autism, it may not be simple.
Autism Symptoms Checklist: Top 15 Traits to Look For
While autism is unique to each individual, certain traits are common. This autism symptoms checklist includes 15 most common behaviors.
Rigid Routine: Why Being Inflexible Can Harm Happiness
It’s well-known that most autistics crave routine. But being inflexible by having rigid thinking can harm overall happiness. But, how?
Talking As Fast As I Can Mentality: How to Dial Back Speaking Speed
Many autistics speak too fast, especially when discussing a passionate topic. Here’s how to avoid the “talking as fast as I can” mentality.
Travel Anxiety: How Travel Makes You Appreciate Home Sweet Home
Travel is one of life’s greatest joys. However, the travel anxiety that often comes with it helps you appreciate home that much more when you return.
Funny or Foul? Opinions Differ on Jokes That Are Offensive
It’s easy to offend nowadays. But it’s harder to set a firm rule on acceptability on jokes that are offensive to some, but not others. Just ask a comedian.
Autism Speak: How to Talk Respectfully to Individuals on Spectrum
Learning autism speak simply means talking respectfully to individuals on the spectrum. Here’s what you should know.
Overwhelmed Meaning: How to Cope When Stressed Beyond Belief
Feeling stressed beyond belief? That’s the epitome of overwhelmed meaning, and it’s especially challenging for those with autism. Here’s how to cope.
Autism Adult Assessment: Why It’s Never Too Late to Be Diagnosed
It’s a myth that autistics always get diagnosed as children. More people are receiving an autism adult assessment and diagnosis than ever before.