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Why I Campaign for Better Autism Awareness in Mental Health Professions
Why I Campaign for Better Autism Awareness in Mental Health Professions
Better education for clinicians can bring about change. Listening is learning!
Wellbeing Hunter
Dec 8
Top Trumps at the Autism Support Group
Top Trumps at the Autism Support Group
How parents turn challenges into laughter and connection.
Frank Ray
Dec 7
Autistics: Why We’re Stressed
Autistics: Why We’re Stressed
Chucking the “disorder” mumbo-jumbo in the dumpster
Jean Campbell
Dec 6
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So You Think You’re Autistic?
So You Think You’re Autistic?
This is what disqualifies you
AJ Havens
Oct 26
The “Gifted Kid” to “Disabled Adult” Pipeline that Swallowed My Twenties
The “Gifted Kid” to “Disabled Adult” Pipeline that Swallowed My Twe...
If you grew up being told that you could achieve anything yet you struggled to achieve anything at all, this article is for you.
Andrea
Jun 20
AuDHD Christmas Calm: Managing Holiday Sensory Overload and Social Stress
AuDHD Christmas Calm: Managing Holiday Sensory Overload and Social ...
Strategies to Stay Calm During Gatherings
Kristy Westaway
Nov 21
AuDHD Ask: Neurodivergent Parenting — Why Aren’t Rewards the Answer?
AuDHD Ask: Neurodivergent Parenting — Why Aren’t Rewards the Answer?
The No Carrot, No Stick Method
Kristy Westaway
Nov 2
AuDHD Ask: Supporting Routines as a Neurodivergent Parent
AuDHD Ask: Supporting Routines as a Neurodivergent Parent
Balancing your child’s needs with your struggles
Kristy Westaway
Nov 18
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How I Cope when the Unpredictability of Life Gets Me Down: Change as an Autistic
How I Cope when the Unpredictability of Life Gets Me Down: Change as an Autistic
When life can’t be planned, how do we take care of ourselves?
Morgana K Sylvana
Dec 6
Why Self-Identified Autistic People Might Find Value in a Diagnosis
Why Self-Identified Autistic People Might Find Value in a Diagnosis
A formal diagnosis opens the door to support in the workplace, education, and other settings.
Frank Ray
Dec 4
Alexithymia: How Emotional Blindness Can Affect Every Aspect of Your Life
Alexithymia: How Emotional Blindness Can Affect Every Aspect of You...
How alexithymia feels and manifests, and what can be done about it.
Andrea
Dec 3
Diary of an Autistic Person
Diary of an Autistic Person
The unseen struggle with Anxiety, Meltdowns, and shameful Apologies.
Frank Ray
Nov 30
AuDHD Christmas Calm: Setting Boundaries with Extended Family
AuDHD Christmas Calm: Setting Boundaries with Extended Family
Setting Boundaries and Explaining AuDHD
Kristy Westaway
Nov 28
Are There Karens On The Spectrum?
Are There Karens On The Spectrum?
Autism and entitlement (or bratty behavior, in layman’s terms)
Ms. KJ
Nov 26
On Being Perceived: An Autistic Guide to Scopophobia
On Being Perceived: An Autistic Guide to Scopophobia
When listening to a recent edition of The Autistic Culture Podcast (truly a staple in my podcast diet, if you aren’t listening to it…
McDopper
Nov 26
My Joy Is Suffocating And It Hurts
My Joy Is Suffocating And It Hurts
You’re not too much for everyone
autism unmasked
Nov 25
AuDHD Christmas Calm: Sensory-Friendly Holiday Decorations
AuDHD Christmas Calm: Sensory-Friendly Holiday Decorations
Tips for Creating a Comfortable Holiday Space
Kristy Westaway
Nov 25
The Grief of a Late-Late Neurodivergence Discovery
The Grief of a Late-Late Neurodivergence Discovery
The “Lost Generation” of girls has to go backwards first
Jenn Biddle
Nov 24
Gathering Around the Autistic Table
Gathering Around the Autistic Table
ARFID isn’t picky eating, nor is it a guaranteed autistic trait
Jenny Wren
Nov 22
I Am Autistic, and I Want A “Cure”
I Am Autistic, and I Want A “Cure”
In my personal experience, autism is a very painful condition that I would gladly have treated.
Andrea
Nov 22
From Darkness to Sparkles: Unmasking My Hidden Talents
From Darkness to Sparkles: Unmasking My Hidden Talents
Embracing Autisic Joy Through Art and Reflection
Shawntistic
Nov 21
“I’ll tell you a story, Jackanory”
“I’ll tell you a story, Jackanory”
The Sensory Magic of Audiobooks
Autistic Fish
Nov 21
Breaking Down Stereotypes: The Real Barrier in My ASD Diagnosis
Breaking Down Stereotypes: The Real Barrier in My ASD Diagnosis
A Strange Diagnosis Experience
ADHDMoney
Nov 17
My Personal Chernobyl
My Personal Chernobyl
Meltdowns as a Late-Diagnosed Autistic Adult
Autistic Fish
Nov 17
The Illusion of Normalcy
The Illusion of Normalcy
How Society Marginalizes Autistic Voices
Marissa McKean
Nov 13
Starved of Focus
Starved of Focus
The Impact of Monotropism
Amanda Jodeh
Nov 13
AuDHD Ask: Why Won’t You Let Me Help You?
AuDHD Ask: Why Won’t You Let Me Help You?
Understanding AuDHD Overwhelm
Kristy Westaway
Nov 11
Do Allistics Vampire the Energy of Autistics?
Do Allistics Vampire the Energy of Autistics?
In my experience, they do.
Adria Chalfin
Nov 11
Weddings Are an Autistic Nightmare
Weddings Are an Autistic Nightmare
Social expectations, loud music, and a room full of strangers create a perfect storm of discomfort
Robert K Starr
Nov 11
Were the Old Ways of Stay at Home Wife & Mom Better for Autistic Women After All?
Were the Old Ways of Stay at Home Wife & Mom Better for Autistic Wo...
I now weigh the pros & cons.
Adria Chalfin
Nov 10
You Got Me Monologuing
You Got Me Monologuing
It’s essentially part of the autistic experience.
Cariad Jones
Nov 9
Why attitude matters more than making excuses.
Why attitude matters more than making excuses.
Human beings make two choices in any situation–victim or creator choices.
David Press
Nov 8
How Being a Neurodivergent Mom Is Helping Me Cope With Trump
How Being a Neurodivergent Mom Is Helping Me Cope With Trump
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Charlotte Hill
Nov 7
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