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.
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Living an autistic life isn’t easy, but it can be a happy and fulfilled one.
Masked Symptoms of Autism in Adults You Need to Recognize!
Individuals sometimes mask symptoms of autism in adults because they fear being singled out. But a diagnosis can bring positive change!
8 Stress Busters: Conquer Autism and Stress With Proven Strategies
These 8 proven stress busters can help autistic individuals self-soothe when feeling overwhelmed by the world around them. They are worth a try!
Autism Spectrum Facts: 13 Great Reasons for Why It’s Called ASD
One of many interesting autism spectrum facts is that ASD is characterized by a very wide range of symptoms and abilities. Learn more.
10 Best Competitive Strategies for Autism: Ways to Make Challenges Fun
With the right competitive strategies and support, people with autism can thrive in competitions that play to their unique strengths and interests.
Travel Anxiety: How Travel Makes You Appreciate Home Sweet Home
Travel is one of life’s greatest joys. However, the travel anxiety that often comes with it helps you appreciate home that much more when you return.
Alexithymia Symptoms: Is Emotional Blindness A Thing?
Alexithymia symptoms are characterized by difficulty identifying and describing one’s own emotions. It can impact mental health and interpersonal relationships.
Flat Affect Autism and How to Support Emotional Expression
Have you ever heard of flat affect autism? It often leads to the incorrect stereotype that autistics lack empathy. Learn more.
Making a Connection: The Forgotten Joy of Finding Third Places
Making a connection with others can often pose unique challenges for individuals with autism spectrum. The key is finding third places.
Breaking the Silence: Startling Insights About Autism and Depression
Autism and depression can often coincide. Recent research suggests that individuals on the spectrum have a higher risk of depression compared to the general population.
Beyond Words: Exploring the Power of Nonverbal Autism
Nonverbal autism is a complex condition, and often has other challenges with it. Here are ways to help with gaps in communications.
Why Discipline Over Motivation Is One of Life’s Most Important Virtues
Discipline over motivation provides stability, develops important life skills, manages emotions, provides structure for achieving goals, and boosts self-esteem.