For many autistics, small talk or talking to strangers can feel tangled and complex. Here’s how to succeed in the art of conversation.
Connor McClure
I'm a young adult navigating life with autism. By sharing my experiences and views, I hope to create a better awareness, understanding, and compassion for those on the spectrum. Let's connect!
How Popular Iceberg Theory Explains Autism Symptoms in Adults
What you see isn’t always what you get, at least in terms of autism symptoms in adults. The popular iceberg theory helps explain why.
Socializing and Autism: Being Overly Friendly Is Also A Challenge
While lack of engagement is a common behavior of autistics, did you know that over socializing or being over friendly is also a problem?
Autism and Poor Hygiene: The Smelly Truth to Overcome
Autism and poor personal hygiene is a common issue, and is often due to sensory issues. But poor hygiene is a smelly challenge that must be tackled.
Silent Death: Why Autism Increases Risk of Accidental Drowning
Autistics face an increased risk of accidental drowning, which is often referred to as a silent death. Learn more about ways to keep everyone safe in the water.
Indecisiveness and Autism: How These 6 Factors Challenge Decision-Making
Decision-making skills are essential to live as your authentic self. Sometimes, indecisiveness can cause anxiety . At its worst, it can hold you back.
Late-Diagnosis Autism: What Happens When Parents Learn They Also Have ASD?
A fascinating trend has emerged in the autism community: parents of autistic children are learning they too have ASD. Here’s more about late-diagnosis autism.
Hyperintense Focus: Is Looping in Autism Cause for Concern?
Have you heard the term “looping in”? With autism, it refers to a state of hyperintense focus, to the exclusion of anything else. Learn more.
How Creative Minds Are Redefining Cartooning Art Into Autism World
Disconnection from verbal and written expression can lead to isolation for people with ISD. Cartooning art offers an alternative for creative minds.
Autism Elopement: Why Wandering Off Is A Behavioral Nightmare
They’re here. Now, they’re not. It’s frightening, and this type of wandering off happens at all ages. Here’s why autism elopement can be a behavioral nightmare.
Autism and Eye Rolling: Why It’s Odd, But Perfectly Okay
Autism and eye rolling is not a sign of disrespect. Here are 4 common reasons contributing to this “odd” behavior.
Hope for the Future: Will it Transform the Autism World?
Adults with autism have greater hope for the future, with more opportunities to live independently, attend college, and work in roles that utilize their gifts.