Is it disrespect, candor, or being overly sensitive? Sometimes the subtle cues can be hard to tell apart, creating challenges for some autistics.
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Living as an autistic 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.
Artisan Magic: Why Being Creative Is A Superpower
Autistic artisans can expand their world through the unique beauty of their craftsmanship. Whether simple or intricate, the result is impactful.
What Is Bed Rotting? 7 Ways It Promotes Self-Care
What is bed rotting? Despite its alarming name, the bed rotting trend refers to spending extended periods in bed, often as self-care. Learn more.
Behaving Badly: Is Using Autism As An Excuse Right?
Is using autism as an excuse when a person on the spectrum is behaving badly okay? Sometimes yes, and other times no. Learn more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sharing Life and Autism Social Story Lets Others See Authentic Self
Sharing life and your autism social story can be a daunting decision. It comes with risks, but can also set you free to be your genuine self.