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MENTAL HEALTH
AuDHD Ask: Why Won’t You Let Me Help You?
Understanding AuDHD Overwhelm
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Do Allistics Vampire the Energy of Autistics?
In my experience, they do.
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Weddings Are an Autistic Nightmare
Social expectations, loud music, and a room full of strangers…
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Nov 10
Were the Old Ways of Stay at Home Wife & Mom Better for Autistic Women After All?
I now weigh the pros…
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AuDHD Ask: Supporting My Son’s School Move
Navigating a Big Change with…
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Nov 2
PARENTING
AuDHD Ask: Neurodivergent Parenting — Why Aren’t Rewards the Answer?
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Jenny Wren
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Oct 31
Like a Duck to the Air
The liminal moment between wet water and dry air is the absolute worst moment…
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Robert K Starr
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Oct 30
Do I Love Dogs Because I’m Autistic?
Dogs are so much easier to understand than people
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Oct 26
DISABILITY
So You Think You’re Autistic?
This is what disqualifies you
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Jenny Wren
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Oct 25
My Experience As a Miss-Abled Autistic Person
Empowering ourselves through the labels we choose
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