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Living an autistic life isn’t easy, but it can be a happy and fulfilled one.
Say No to Urgency: Managing Tasks for Ultimate Calm
Everyone has a to-do list. But when you feel restless with managing tasks until they are completed, you have task urgency.
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.
The Truth About Autism’s Lack of Empathy Disorder Needs to Be Told
A myth about autistic individuals is that they have a lack of empathy disorder— the ability to share in feelings of others. This stereotype is inaccurate and hurtful.
The Importance Of Gratitude Attitude and Building a Beautiful Life
Here are powerful ways for people with autism and their loved ones to build a gratitude attitude and a beautiful life.
Are Horror Movies Good Entertainment? If You Love Fear Factor
It’s common to watch scary movies during the Halloween season to get into the holiday spirit. But are horror movies good options for individuals with autism?
Scary Haunted Houses: Love or Hate, It’s Okay Either Way
Halloween is a holiday filled with spooks and scares like scary haunted houses, usually in a fun way. However, some individuals experience true terror instead of enjoyment.
Choosing Perfect Halloween Costumes for Adults on the Spectrum
Even grownups enjoy the spooky fun of Halloween. One way to get into the “spirit” is wearing Halloween costumes for adults. But with autism, it may not be simple.
Eye Contact Avoidance: 8 Best Ways to See Eye to Eye
Eye contact is a form of human connection. But it can be extremely uncomfortable for some autistics, resulting in eye contact avoidance.
Recovering Successfully from the Aftermath of an Autistic Meltdown
An adult autistic meltdown can be highly distressing, and the resulting aftermath is often daunting. But there are ways to recover successfully.
Breaking Down Barriers That Challenge Autism and Friendships
Autism and friendships can be a challenge. While people often struggle with finding a friend, connections when on the spectrum can be especially hard.
Is Autism A Gene? 11 Hot Topics in Research
Is autism a gene or is it environmental? From examining a possible hereditary link to demonstrating how AI can help those with ASD, here are 11 hot topics.