Proprioception: The Correlation Between Poor Motor Skills and Autism
If you are clumsy or struggle with buttons or zippers, and happen to have autism, did you know there there could be a correlation? What is it and why?
My Autism Mind Blog Posts
Anxiety and Autism: 5 Powerful Strategies to Conquer Emotions
Having anxiety is difficult for anyone, but it can be especially challenging to have anxiety and autism. After all, the world we live in today is filled with chaos, and figuring out life in an autistic world is especially nerve-wracking.
Managing Time With Autism: Prioritize What Truly Matters In Life
Effectively managing time can be challenging and uniquely important for autistic individuals. The key is being organized while avoiding mental fatigue.
Selective Eating: Ways to Beat the Autism Picky Eater Test
If there weren’t enough challenges already, selective eating commonly occurs with autism and contributes to mealtime stress. Here are 8 tips to help.
Flare-ups: When Life Overwhelms And Causes Autistic Regression
Many autistics report periods when their traits become more intense and challenging. They are often referred to as “flare-ups” or autistic regression.
Agoraphobia: Managing Irrational Fears Can Lead to Better Life
Everyone is anxious about something. But agoraphobia is intense anxiety with irrational fears, which adversely impact your life if not managed.
8 Potential Reasons for Incontinence In Autistic Adults
There are many reasons for incontinence in autistic adults, but nothing to feel embarrassed about! It’s common and can be easily managed.
Inflexibility: Ways Black and White Thinking Holds You Back
A common symptom of autism is black and white thinking, or the need to be absolutely right to the point of inflexibility. With it are hefty challenges.
Boredom Busters: Why Being Bored with Life Can Be Good
Boredom busters alert: It’s okay to be bored with life…sometimes. Boredom results from a lack of engagement. But there are benefits that come from no plans.
Feeling Left Out: 12 Top Ways to Conquer Ostracism
A significant issue faced by autistic individuals is ostracism—feeling left out or marginalized. Here’s how you can conquer the emotion.
Ways Awkward Introverts Can Succeed at Talking to Strangers
For many autistics, small talk or talking to strangers can feel tangled and complex. Here’s how to succeed in the art of conversation.
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.