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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.

Why Discipline Over Motivation Is An Important Life Virtue

Posted on January 6, 2025September 20, 2025 by Connor McClure
Why Discipline Over Motivation Is An Important Life Virtue

Discipline over motivation provides stability, develops important life skills and virtue, manages emotions, helps achieve goals, and boosts self-esteem.

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

How to Nail New Year Goals When You Have Autism

Posted on December 18, 2024September 20, 2025 by Connor McClure
How to Nail New Year Goals When You Have Autism

The calendar has turned to another year filled with hope and opportunities. Here’s how to crush it and nail new year goals when you have autism.

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

The Gift of Understanding: Exchanging Presents Can Be Overwhelming

Posted on December 13, 2024September 22, 2025 by Connor McClure
The Gift of Understanding: Exchanging Presents Can Be Overwhelming

The holidays and special celebrations typically come with a popular, but sometimes dreaded, tradition: exchanging presents. Learn why the practice is sometimes overwhelming.

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

Don’t Let Holiday Blues Get You Down – Try These 12 Tips Now

Posted on December 5, 2024September 20, 2025 by Connor McClure
Don’t Let Holiday Blues Get You Down – Try These 12 Tips Now

The holidays are often portrayed as a time of cheer. However, many suffer from the holiday blues, filled with intense sadness. Here are 12 ways to find joy this season.

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

Autism in the Future: Optimism for Improved Perception and Embracement

Posted on December 1, 2024September 20, 2025 by Connor McClure
Autism in the Future: Optimism for Improved Perception and Embracement

Autism has been long surrounded by misconceptions and stigmatization. But there is good news is on the horizon when it comes to autism in the future.

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

Autism Volunteer Opportunities: 5 Ways Helping Others Fosters Acceptance

Posted on November 14, 2024September 20, 2025 by Connor McClure
Autism Volunteer Opportunities: 5 Ways Helping Others Fosters Acceptance

One of the remarkable aspects of autism volunteer opportunities is forming meaningful connections. Here’s why you should volunteer.

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

Holiday Survival Guide to Mingling With Family Extended Members

Posted on November 11, 2024September 20, 2025 by Connor McClure
Holiday Survival Guide to Mingling With Family Extended Members

Being with family extended members can be difficult during special occasions, especially for individuals on the spectrum. Here’s how to cope.

Posted In Autism in AdultsTagged In autistic diagnosis, autistic social awkwardness, growing up autistic, social issues and autism

Selective Eating: Ways to Beat the Autism Picky Eater Test

Posted on October 28, 2024September 20, 2025 by Connor McClure
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.

Posted In ChallengesTagged In autism behaviors, autistic adult, autistic life, autistic social awkwardness, social issues and autism

The Truth About Autism’s Lack of Empathy Disorder Needs to Be Told

Posted on October 22, 2024September 22, 2025 by Connor McClure
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.

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

Eye Contact Avoidance: 8 Best Ways to See Eye to Eye

Posted on September 26, 2024September 22, 2025 by Connor McClure
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.

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

Autism Stigmas: How to Champion Disability Rights

Posted on September 16, 2024September 20, 2025 by Connor McClure
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.

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

Staring Meaning: Unlocking the Secrets of Intense Gazes

Posted on September 7, 2024September 22, 2025 by Connor McClure
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.

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

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