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Autie Adventures / Julia Maher

Autie Adventures / Julia Maher

Autistic Meltdowns Serve a Functional Role in Emotional Processing

1 min readFeb 20, 2024

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Autistic Meltdowns Serve a Functional Role in Emotional Processing

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Autie Adventures / Julia Maher

“Misaugyny” — The Relationship Between Misogyny and Autism

The intersectionality between misogyny and autism

2 min readFeb 11, 2024

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“Misaugyny” — The Relationship Between Misogyny and Autism

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How It Feels to Be a High-Masking Autistic Woman

3 min readNov 14, 2023

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How It Feels to Be a High-Masking Autistic Woman

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How My Childhood Special Interest in Hannah Montana Both Masked and Epitomized My Autism

3 min readSep 9, 2023

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How My Childhood Special Interest in Hannah Montana Both Masked and Epitomized My Autism

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Autie Adventures / Julia Maher

I’m Autistic. And I Can “Take Jokes” — Just Not Disrespect.

2 min readAug 20, 2023

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I’m Autistic. And I Can “Take Jokes” — Just Not Disrespect.

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Autism Masking Runs Much More Deeply Than We Realize

The fragmented components of masking make up a cohesive, complex identity. And the intersection with womanhood is even more complex .

4 min readAug 16, 2023

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Autism Masking Runs Much More Deeply Than We Realize

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Autistic Inertia, Shutdowns, and Catatonia — A Deep Dive into Their Differences

Autistic Inertia

3 min readAug 4, 2023

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Autistic Inertia, Shutdowns, and Catatonia — A Deep Dive into Their Differences

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ADHD, Autistic Inertia, and PDA — What Sets Them Apart?

All three of these conditions seem similar on the surface, but here’s a breakdown of their differences.

3 min readAug 3, 2023

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ADHD, Autistic Inertia, and PDA — What Sets Them Apart?

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Autie Adventures / Julia Maher

13 Must-Read Books for Autistic Adults + 20 on My To-Read List

Most of these books are catered toward autistic adults, especially women and those who were diagnosed later in life.

8 min readJul 28, 2023

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13 Must-Read Books for Autistic Adults + 20 on My To-Read List

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Autism and Womanhood—A Poem

From masking and isolation to finding one’s tribe.

2 min readJul 27, 2023

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Autism and Womanhood—A Poem

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Autie Adventures / Julia Maher

Autie Adventures / Julia Maher

Autistic woman with a special interest in autism & neurodiversity, sharing post-diagnosis insights through my favorite art form

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