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.
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Living an autistic life isn’t easy, but it can be a happy and fulfilled one.
The Fascinating Explanation of Spoon Theory Mental Health
Spoon theory mental health is a metaphor used to convey limitations individuals face due to physical and/or mental conditions.
Crowds Phobia and Autism: How to Tame Anxiety Overload
Crowds phobia or extreme fear of being in large crowds affects people of all ages and abilities. Autistics can especially struggle. Here are ways to help.
Are We Overly Romanticizing Autism to the Public?
What does it mean, “romanticizing autism,” and does raising awareness and portraying autistics in a positive light sometimes go too far?
Extreme Weather and Its Alarming Impact on Autism Emotions
Extreme weather is shown to adversely affect autism emotions and sensory sensitivities. How can we protect the most vulnerable?
6 Ways to Tackle Autism Fireworks Anxiety and Sensory Overload
Sensory overload from fireworks can be a potential challenge for individuals with autism. But there are strategies to help mitigate anxiety and fear.
It’s a Gut Punch! How to Manage Autistic Gut-Brain Connection
Autism and GI issues are a common co-occurring condition. Making sense of the gut-brain connection can be a life changer! Learn more.
Autism Travel Adventure: How to Break Barriers and Unleash the Wanderlust
For many adults with low support needs autism, a travel adventure can offer significant benefits, including improved well-being and quality of life.
Autism Social Skills: Inferencing and Body Language Hurdles to Overcome
Social inferencing, or understanding people’s unstated behaviors, emotions, and thoughts, poses an autism social skills challenge. Here’s how to help.
Autism in Women Stereotypes: The Real Truth Revealed!
Autism in women is a relatively new topic, as experts historically thought that ASD occurred primarily in males. Here’s the real scoop.
Self-Awareness Examples For Personal Growth When You Have Autism
Seemingly odd behaviors such as stimming or eye rolling can draw negative attention. Knowing self-awareness examples can help with personal growth. Here’s how.
Knocking Down the Stigma to Autism Obsession
Autism obsession can be hard to understand. It may not even seem like an obsession to the person experiencing it. Here’s what to know.