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Autism on the Brain: Unpacking the Meaning Behind Neurodiversity

Posted on January 31, 2024September 21, 2025 by Connor McClure
Autism on the Brain: Unpacking the Meaning Behind Neurodiversity

Do you have autism on the brain? It’s complicated, as research of why and how the autistic brain is unique continue to be explored.

Posted In ChallengesTagged In autism behaviors, autism understanding, autistic diagnosis, autistic life

Bottoms Up: Flipping Your World with Vestibular System Therapy

Posted on January 29, 2024September 22, 2025 by Connor McClure
Bottoms Up: Flipping Your World with Vestibular System Therapy

Stimming is common at all ages. Some enjoy hanging upside down and going bottoms up for stress relief, known as vestibular system therapy. Learn more.

Posted In BehaviorsTagged In autism behaviors, autistic adult, autistic life, autistic social awkwardness, social issues and autism

Spotlight on the Spectrum: Understanding 3 Levels of Autism

Posted on January 24, 2024September 21, 2025 by Connor McClure
Spotlight on the Spectrum: Understanding 3 Levels of Autism

Did you know there are 3 levels of autism used for diagnostic criteria to help determine attributes and support needed? Learn more.

Posted In Autism in AdultsTagged In autism behaviors, autistic diagnosis, autistic life, autistic social awkwardness, social issues and autism

5 Ingenious Ways for Creating Boundaries in A Relationship

Posted on January 24, 2024September 22, 2025 by Connor McClure
5 Ingenious Ways for Creating Boundaries in A Relationship

Many people on the spectrum disorder struggle with creating boundaries in a relationship. Challenges of personal space meaning can lead to social difficulties.

Posted In BehaviorsTagged In autism behaviors, autistic life, autistic social awkwardness, social issues and autism

Labels and Names: Why Labeling People Leads to Discrimination

Posted on January 14, 2024September 21, 2025 by Connor McClure
Labels and Names: Why Labeling People Leads to Discrimination

Labeling people, especially applying special education labels like labels for autism, can cause more harm than good in most cases. So why has it become a mean trend?

Posted In Stigmas and StereotypesTagged In autism acceptance, autism discrimination, autism labels, autistic life, social issues and autism

Autism and AI: 7 Exciting Examples of Artificial Intelligence Support

Posted on January 13, 2024September 21, 2025 by Connor McClure
Autism and AI: 7 Exciting Examples of Artificial Intelligence Support

Autism and AI? Examples of artificial intelligence support is changing how autistics learn, work, and live.

Posted In Autism in AdultsTagged In autism, autistic diagnosis, autistic life, growing up autistic

Living off the Grid: How to Embrace Self-Sufficiency and Peace

Posted on January 9, 2024September 22, 2025 by Connor McClure
Living off the Grid: How to Embrace Self-Sufficiency and Peace

The dream of living off the grid and experiencing self-sufficiency as a lifestyle is growing in appeal. But could you do it?

Posted In ChallengesTagged In autism acceptance, autism independence, autistic life

Talking As Fast As I Can Mentality: How to Dial Back Speaking Speed

Posted on January 8, 2024September 22, 2025 by Connor McClure
Talking As Fast As I Can Mentality: How to Dial Back Speaking Speed

Many autistics speak too fast, especially when discussing a passionate topic. Here’s how to avoid the “talking as fast as I can” mentality.

Posted In BehaviorsTagged In autism behaviors, autistic adult, autistic life, social issues and autism

Top Autism Questions: What Being On the Spectrum Means

Posted on January 6, 2024September 21, 2025 by Connor McClure
Top Autism Questions: What Being On the Spectrum Means

Do you have autism questions? Here are answers to 6 common questions about what being on the spectrum means.

Posted In FAQsTagged In autism acceptance, autism behaviors, autistic life, growing up autistic

Love Without Limits: Navigating Romance and Dating with Autism

Posted on January 2, 2024September 22, 2025 by Connor McClure
Love Without Limits: Navigating Romance and Dating with Autism

Autism and relationships can be exciting and scary. Romance can be overwhelming for a neurotypical, but dating with autism can be exhausting.

Posted In Autism in AdultsTagged In autism acceptance, autistic adult, autistic life, autistic social awkwardness, social issues and autism

Revealing Hidden Struggles: Top 10 Autism Challenges Explored

Posted on December 27, 2023September 22, 2025 by Connor McClure
Revealing Hidden Struggles: Top 10 Autism Challenges Explored

While there is no “one size fits all” approach to neurodiversity, understanding some of the most common autism challenges can help improve quality of life.

Posted In ChallengesTagged In autism acceptance, autism behaviors, autistic life

8 Things I Wish People Understood About Autism Adult Symptoms

Posted on December 12, 2023September 21, 2025 by Connor McClure
8 Things I Wish People Understood About Autism Adult Symptoms

There are a lot of misconceptions about autism, and especially autism adult symptoms. Here are things I wish people knew about ASD.

Posted In Autism in AdultsTagged In autism behaviors, autistic adult, autistic life, social issues and autism

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