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Growing up autistic wasn’t so different than many other kids. Having family support and a few friends helped to navigate the challenges.

What Are 25 Common Traits of Autism Spectrum Disorder?

Posted on February 14, 2024April 28, 2024 by Connor McClure
What Are 25 Common Traits of Autism Spectrum Disorder?

Traits of autism typically include various symptoms and repetitive or limited behaviors. Here are top 25 common questions about ASD.

Posted In FAQsTagged In autism behaviors, autistic diagnosis, autistic life, growing up autistic

Break Free: 10 Tips to Take A Risk and Escape Your Comfort Zone  

Posted on February 13, 2024April 28, 2024 by Connor McClure
Break Free: 10 Tips to Take A Risk and Escape Your Comfort Zone  

In order to grow and thrive, you shouldn’t stay locked inside of your comfort zone forever. It’s good to take a risk and branch out. Here are 10 tips on how.

Posted In ChallengesTagged In autism acceptance, autistic adult, autistic life, autistic social awkwardness, growing up autistic

Video Gaming Fun Can Build Social Skills for Autistics

Posted on February 3, 2024April 28, 2024 by Connor McClure
Video Gaming Fun Can Build Social Skills for Autistics

Video gaming fun can provide positive mental stimulation and enhance social skills, especially for individuals on the spectrum. The key is moderation.

Posted In Stigmas and StereotypesTagged In autistic social awkwardness, growing up autistic, social issues and autism

Autism and Organization: The Secret to Finding Calm in the Chaos

Posted on January 30, 2024April 29, 2024 by Connor McClure
Autism and Organization: The Secret to Finding Calm in the Chaos

Nobody likes clutter. But autism and organization, or lack of, is a common challenge. Here’s how to find calm in the chaos.

Posted In ChallengesTagged In autism acceptance, autism behaviors, autistic life, growing up autistic

Autism and AI: 7 Exciting Examples of Artificial Intelligence Support

Posted on January 13, 2024May 2, 2024 by Connor McClure
Autism and AI: 7 Exciting Examples of Artificial Intelligence Support

Autism and AI? Examples of artificial intelligence support is changing how autistics learn, work, and live.

Posted In Autism in AdultsTagged In autism, autistic diagnosis, autistic life, growing up autistic

Top Autism Questions: What Being On the Spectrum Means

Posted on January 6, 2024May 2, 2024 by Connor McClure
Top Autism Questions: What Being On the Spectrum Means

Do you have autism questions? Here are answers to 6 common questions about what being on the spectrum means.

Posted In FAQsTagged In autism acceptance, autism behaviors, autistic life, growing up autistic

Food for Picky Eaters: 17 Holiday Hacks to Know

Posted on November 17, 2023April 24, 2024 by Connor McClure
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.

Posted In ChallengesTagged In autistic life, autistic social awkwardness, growing up autistic, social issues and autism

Heartwarming Ways of Respecting Others’ Religious Holidays and Traditions

Posted on November 16, 2023April 24, 2024 by Connor McClure
Heartwarming Ways of Respecting Others’ Religious Holidays and Traditions

Each culture has its own religious holidays and traditions. Respecting others with their way of celebrating is something that we all should be mindful of.

Posted In Autism in AdultsTagged In autism acceptance, autism behaviors, autistic life, growing up autistic

Discover the Secret Language of Autism Sibling Love

Posted on November 13, 2023April 24, 2024 by Connor McClure
Discover the Secret Language of Autism Sibling Love

Growing up with a sibling who has autism can mean a complex journey, but is typically one filled with challenges as well as sibling love.

Posted In ChallengesTagged In autism acceptance, autism behaviors, autistic life, growing up autistic

Autism Family Support: 5 Ways For A Happy Household​

Posted on November 6, 2023April 24, 2024 by Connor McClure
Autism Family Support: 5 Ways For A Happy Household​

Autism family support is essential for positive dynamics between siblings and parents. Understanding and love can allow the individual with autism to flourish.

Posted In ChallengesTagged In autism family support, autistic adult, autistic diagnosis, autistic life, growing up autistic

10 Best Competitive Strategies for Autism: Ways to Make Challenges Fun

Posted on October 17, 2023April 24, 2024 by Connor McClure
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.

Posted In BehaviorsTagged In autism acceptance, autism behaviors, autistic adult, autistic life, autistic social awkwardness, growing up autistic, social issues and autism

Absurd Plot About Autism and Evolution And Why It’s Harmful

Posted on July 15, 2023May 1, 2024 by Connor McClure
Absurd Plot About Autism and Evolution And Why It’s Harmful

A controversial theory about autism and evolution suggests that autism is the next stage of human evolution. While intriguing, know why it’s harmful.

Posted In Stigmas and StereotypesTagged In autism discrimination, autistic adult, autistic life, growing up autistic, social issues and autism

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