A significant issue faced by autistic individuals is ostracism—feeling left out or marginalized. Here’s how you can conquer the emotion.
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.
Are You Experiencing Disrespect or Just Being Too Sensitive?
Is it disrespect, candor, or being overly sensitive? Sometimes the subtle cues can be hard to tell apart, creating challenges for some autistics.
What Is Bed Rotting? 7 Ways It Promotes Self-Care
What is bed rotting? Despite its alarming name, the bed rotting trend refers to spending extended periods in bed, often as self-care. Learn more.
Behaving Badly: Is Using Autism As An Excuse Right?
Is using autism as an excuse when a person on the spectrum is behaving badly okay? Sometimes yes, and other times no. Learn more.
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 Poor Hygiene: The Smelly Truth to Overcome
Autism and poor personal hygiene is a common issue, and is often due to sensory issues. But poor hygiene is a smelly challenge that must be tackled.
Indecisiveness and Autism: How These 6 Factors Challenge Decision-Making
Decision-making skills are essential to live as your authentic self. Sometimes, indecisiveness can cause anxiety . At its worst, it can hold you back.
How Creative Minds Are Redefining Cartooning Art Into Autism World
Disconnection from verbal and written expression can lead to isolation for people with ISD. Cartooning art offers an alternative for creative minds.
Autism Elopement: Why Wandering Off Is A Behavioral Nightmare
They’re here. Now, they’re not. It’s frightening, and this type of wandering off happens at all ages. Here’s why autism elopement can be a behavioral nightmare.
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.
The Fascinating Explanation of Spoon Theory Mental Health
Spoon theory mental health is a metaphor used to convey limitations individuals face due to physical and/or mental conditions.