Understanding Autistic Shutdowns
An detailed primer on autistic shutdowns, the signs, how to prevent them, and more, plus how to support someone in shutdown shame-free.
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How to Deal with Imposter Syndrome as a Neurodivergent Person
A deep dive into imposter syndrome in neurodivergent adults, how they interconnect, and different ways to mitigate it.
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How Neurodiverse People Can Overcome Feelings of Shame
Let's talk about shame in the context of neurodiversity and how you or someone you know can conquer shame and its many challenges!
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Interview Tips for Neurodivergent Job Seekers
Strategies neurodivergent job seekers can use to overcome obstacles, showcase their unique strengths, remain authentic, and get the job!
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Understanding Eye Contact in Autistic Adults
The truth about eye contact in autistic adults, plus how to make eye contact -- or what you can do instead when it's just too much.
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How To Increase Your “Spoon Count” as an Autistic Adult
An exploration of the concept of the energy "spoon count" for autistic adults, and how to conserve and increase it in today's world!
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How Autistic Brains Are Like Formula 1 Racecars
Neurodivergent people often have a Formula 1 racecar in their brain, but they've been handed the operator's manual for a CR-V!
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Unraveling Autistic Inertia
Autistic inertia is a somewhat hidden feature of autism that can significantly impact the quality of life of those affected.
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Autism and Internalized Ableism
Internalized ableism. Why it matters, how it affects the autistic community, and what we can do to overcome it.
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The Double Empathy Problem
In this blog post, we will delve into the intricacies of the double empathy problem. We will examine its roots, discuss its implications, an
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Autism and Sleep Problems
From childhood to adulthood, many autistic people often find themselves struggling to fall asleep. Sleep problems can be a frustrating part
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Understanding Autistic Burnout in Adults
Understanding Autistic Burnout in Adults
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Demystifying Gender Identity
Gender is a core component of human identity that influences how we interact with others and the world around us – and how others...
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Autism and Alexithymia: Exploring the Connection
Autism and Alexithymia: Exploring the Connection
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Interoception's Impact on Neurodivergent People
We all learn about the five senses in elementary school, but did you know there are actually eight? In addition to the systems that...
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Which Executive Functioning Challenges Do You Struggle With?
Have you ever wondered why some people seem to be naturally organized, goal-oriented, and focused, while others struggle with these...
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Effective Therapies and Interventions for Autistic Adults
Many people who are looking for therapy for autistic adults find it difficult to locate and even more difficult to identify what works....
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Autism and the Neurodiversity Paradigm - Changing the Conversation
It’s impossible to get an autism diagnosis without a gap between what is expected and a person’s ability to meet those expectations. But...
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Pathological Demand Avoidance in Adults – How to Help Them Get Unstuck
Have you ever heard of pathological demand avoidance (PDA)? While not a recognized diagnosis in the DSM-5, it’s a set of personality and...
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Autism and Perfectionism - Learning to Embrace Imperfection
Perfectionism is a common trait among people on the autism spectrum, one that can be a double-edged sword. In this blog post, we'll...
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