Should I Disclose My Autism?
Disclosing one's autism is a tricky decision with potential pros and cons. Read about factors to consider and tips for making a disclosure.
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How Autistic Individuals Can Adapt to Changes in Their Routine
Understanding why routines matter for autistic people and strategies for adapting to changes when change is necessary or even unexpected.
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College Success Tips for Neurodivergent Students
College tips neurodivergent people can use to prepare for, thrive, and enjoy their transformative college journey!
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Why Autistic People May Be Happier Around Other Autistic People
A blog post that explains the benefits and causes of why autistic people may be happier around other autistic people
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Home Organization Tips for People with Executive Functioning Challenges
Exploring the benefits of home organization and some strategies autistic people with executive functioning challenges can try!
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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
By Patty Laushman Gender is a core component of human identity that influences how we interact with others and the world around us – and...
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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
By Patty Laushman We all learn about the five senses in elementary school, but did you know there are actually eight? In addition to the...
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