Adult life on the neurodiverse universe
Living with autism as an adult is a unique journey filled with daily challenges and opportunities for growth. From managing sensory sensitivities to navigating social interactions, adults on the autism spectrum often face a range of obstacles that require innovative strategies for triumph. Each day brings its own set of learning experiences as individuals with autism work toward being independent and achieving self-fulfillment and happiness.
A key issue that adults with autism face is finding employment that suits their strengths and abilities. Another aspect of living and learning each day for autistics is developing effective coping mechanisms for managing stress and adjusting to a world that doesn’t always understand differences.
Here are some tips for navigating society and making choices that work for the unique individual you are!
From gastrointestinal issues to sleep disorders, understanding the relationship between autism traits in adults and physical fitness is crucial for care.
Receptionists, retail sales, and servers at fast-paced businesses are considered among the worst jobs for people with social anxiety. Here’s why.
Career choices due to being on the spectrum shouldn’t be limiting; but here are 12 top jobs for autistics that are worthy of a second look!
No matter how well you plan, even with a young adult travel group, international trips almost always involve travel anxiety. Are you prepared?
Imagine a world where neurodiversity is celebrated, and where differences are embraced. This is the vision of the month of autism awareness.
Autism schools or ones with special programs or extra support may open the door for attending college with autism after high school. Learn more.
Requesting adult tests for autism is becoming more common, as individuals who have grown up always thinking they are different begin to question why.
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.
Thinking differently is increasingly being considered a competitive advantage. After all, do we want to live in the world where everyone thinks the same?
Learning autism speak simply means talking respectfully to individuals on the spectrum. Here’s what you should know.
“Think before you speak” can help avoid insensitivity and making assumptions about sensitive topics. Here are comments to avoid when talking about autism.
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in March was created in 1987, and is used to help raise awareness and unite people with or without disabilities.