Being with family extended members can be difficult during special occasions, especially for individuals on the spectrum. Here’s how to cope.
autistic social awkwardness
Autistic social awkwardness impacts many individuals on the autism spectrum. Here’s how to manage and even master that awkward feeling.
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.
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.
Autism Stigmas: How to Champion Disability Rights
Autism stigmas still persist, despite increased advocacy efforts. Here’s how to champion disability rights in today’s social arena.
Staring Meaning: Unlocking the Secrets of Intense Gazes
Autistic staring meaning can be simply a different way of sensory processing. Rather than being creepy; it helps make sense of things.
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.
Ways Awkward Introverts Can Succeed at Talking to Strangers
For many autistics, small talk or talking to strangers can feel tangled and complex. Here’s how to succeed in the art of conversation.
Socializing and Autism: Being Overly Friendly Is Also A Challenge
While lack of engagement is a common behavior of autistics, did you know that over socializing or being over friendly is also a problem?
Autism and Eye Rolling: Why It’s Odd, But Perfectly Okay
Autism and eye rolling is not a sign of disrespect. Here are 4 common reasons contributing to this “odd” behavior.
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.
Yes, Yes! How Repeating Words (Palilalia) Achieves Better Language Processing
Most of us have heard someone repeating words or phrases, even if we didn’t understand why. It’s called palilalia, and it can help with language processing.