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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.

Life Hacks for Aging Adults With Autism Symptoms

Posted on February 27, 2024September 21, 2025 by Connor McClure
Life Hacks for Aging Adults With Autism Symptoms

Does autism change as a person ages? Adults with autism symptoms will always have them, as ASD doesn’t just go away. Here’s what to know.

Posted In Autism in AdultsTagged In autism discrimination, autistic adult, autistic life, growing up autistic, social issues and autism

What Are Top 25 Adult Autism Spectrum Disorder Symptoms?

Posted on February 19, 2024September 21, 2025 by Connor McClure
What Are Top 25 Adult Autism Spectrum Disorder Symptoms?

Autism is a life-long disorder, and individuals are diagnosed throughout their lives. So, what are the top 25 adult autism spectrum disorder symptoms?

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

Imagination and Creativity Explained: How Neurodiversity Can Fuel the Arts

Posted on February 17, 2024September 21, 2025 by Connor McClure
Imagination and Creativity Explained: How Neurodiversity Can Fuel the Arts

While autism has challenges, it also comes with unique talents. Imagination and creativity explained reveals connections between autism, originality, and art.

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

What Are 25 Common Traits of Autism Spectrum Disorder?

Posted on February 14, 2024September 23, 2025 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, 2024September 21, 2025 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, 2024September 21, 2025 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 AI: 7 Exciting Examples of Artificial Intelligence Support

Posted on January 13, 2024September 21, 2025 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, 2024September 21, 2025 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, 2023September 21, 2025 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

Discover the Secret Language of Autism Sibling Love

Posted on November 13, 2023September 21, 2025 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, 2023September 21, 2025 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, 2023September 21, 2025 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

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