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Autistic social awkwardness impacts many individuals on the autism spectrum. Here’s how to manage and even master that awkward feeling.
How to Nail New Year Goals When You Have Autism
The calendar has turned to another year filled with hope and opportunities. Here’s how to crush it and nail new year goals when you have autism.
Choosing Happy: How Self-Love Can Outshine Love and Joy Coupling
It’s easy to believe that you must have love and joy coupling, according to society. But does chasing love outshine choosing to be happy?
Understanding Autistic Rumination: When Thoughts Circle Back
Autistic rumination can involve replaying interactions, overanalyzing every situation, and becoming stuck. So, what to do?
The Gift of Understanding: Exchanging Presents Can Be Overwhelming
The holidays and special celebrations typically come with a popular, but sometimes dreaded, tradition: exchanging presents. Learn why the practice is sometimes overwhelming.
8 Proven Ways to Overcome Holiday Travel Anxiety
Holiday travel can always be stressful for anyone, neurodiverse or neurotypical. There are so many things beyond a person’s control. But these tips can help.
Food for Picky Eaters: 17 Holiday Hacks to Know
Meals play a big part of every holiday, but choosing food for picky eaters who happen to have autism can be a challenge. Here are holiday hacks to know.
Autism and Holidays: Why Special Occasions Can Be Challenging
Special occasions are typically filled with excitement, and breaks from daily routines. However, autism and holidays can be a stressful combination for some.
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.
Playing Dress Up: How to Make Trick or Treating Fun
Playing dress up and going trick or treating or attending fall festivals can be a positive experience for children with autism. Just keep these things in mind before heading out.
From Hugs to Handshakes: When Human Touch Is A Challenge
Human touch may seem basic, but for autistics, it can be tricky to navigate. Not everyone enjoys the social interaction of skin contact. Here’s why.
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.