Behaviors - My Autism Mind

Don't stereotype autistics as sensory-averse. Many crave overstimulation and sensory seeking experiences as well.

Overstimulation: How to Balance Intense Sensory Seeking Behavior

Overstimulation seems a contradiction of autistics, known for being sensory-averse. But some are thrill seekers who crave intense, sensory seeking experiences.

Anxiety freeze, or a shutdown, occurs more often with people with autism. But, why?

Freeze Response: How to Overcome the Dreaded Autism Anxiety Shutdown

Autistic anxiety often manifests in misunderstood ways. Take the freeze response, for example, referred to as the dreaded autism anxiety shutdown.

Autism meltdowns can occur with both children and adults.

Mastering the Art of Calming Down Autism Meltdowns

Autism meltdowns are a natural response to overwhelming sensory input or situations. There are ways to minimize their frequency and better cope.

If you feel restless with managing tasks until completed, you have task urgency.

Say No to Urgency: Managing Tasks for Ultimate Calm

Everyone has a to-do list. But when you feel restless with managing tasks until they are completed, you have task urgency.

A prevailing myth is that autistics have a lack of empathy disorder, which is untrue.

The Truth About Autism’s Lack of Empathy Disorder Needs to Be Told

A myth about autistic individuals is that they have a lack of empathy disorder— the ability to share in feelings of others. This stereotype is inaccurate and hurtful.