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social issues and autism

Social issues and autism impact many individuals on the autism spectrum.  Here’s how to manage and even master that awkward feeling.

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

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

Travel Anxiety:  How Travel Makes You Appreciate Home Sweet Home

Posted on October 12, 2023September 21, 2025 by Connor McClure
Travel Anxiety:  How Travel Makes You Appreciate Home Sweet Home

Travel is one of life’s greatest joys. However, the travel anxiety that often comes with it helps you appreciate home that much more when you return.

Posted In Autism in AdultsTagged In autism acceptance, autistic adult, autistic life, social issues and autism

How to Combat Autism and Bullying Behavior Once and For All

Posted on September 11, 2023September 21, 2025 by Connor McClure
How to Combat Autism and Bullying Behavior Once and For All

Autism and bullying continues to be a significant problem for many on the spectrum. Even with increased awareness of autism, neurodiverse individuals still face considerable stigmas.

Posted In ChallengesTagged In autism acceptance, autism behaviors, autism discrimination, autistic social awkwardness, social issues and autism

Beyond Words: Exploring the Power of Nonverbal Autism

Posted on August 23, 2023September 21, 2025 by Connor McClure
Beyond Words: Exploring the Power of Nonverbal Autism

Nonverbal autism is a complex condition, and often has other challenges with it. Here are ways to help with gaps in communications.

Posted In ChallengesTagged In autism discrimination, autistic life, social issues and autism

Autism Symptoms Checklist: Top 15 Traits to Look For

Posted on August 16, 2023September 22, 2025 by Connor McClure
Autism Symptoms Checklist: Top 15 Traits to Look For

While autism is unique to each individual, certain traits are common. This autism symptoms checklist includes 15 most common behaviors.

Posted In BehaviorsTagged In autism behaviors, autistic diagnosis, autistic life, autistic social awkwardness, social issues and autism

Beyond Stereotypes: How Rain Man Revolutionized the Perception of Autism

Posted on July 24, 2023September 22, 2025 by Connor McClure
Beyond Stereotypes: How Rain Man Revolutionized the Perception of Autism

Rain Man is a 1988 movie that portrayed autism to the world. Did it hurt, or help, autism awareness?

Posted In Stigmas and StereotypesTagged In autism discrimination, autistic diagnosis, social issues and autism

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

Posted on July 15, 2023September 21, 2025 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

Vaccines and Autism: Moving Past the Tired Conspiracy Theory

Posted on July 13, 2023September 21, 2025 by Connor McClure
Vaccines and Autism: Moving Past the Tired Conspiracy Theory

A disproven conspiracy theory has once again gained traction, claiming a link between vaccines and autism. Its persistence has harmful consequences.

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

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