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 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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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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Effective Therapies and Interventions for Autistic Adults
By Patty Laushman Many people who are looking for therapy for autistic adults find it difficult to locate and even more difficult to...
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12 Ways to Calm Your Overactive Neurodivergent Mind - Part 2
By Patty Laushman Last week I talked about why neurodivergent people may be prone to an overactive mind. I introduced examples of...
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10 Mental Health Resources for Neurodivergent Teens and Adults
By Patty Laushman Are you looking for resources and support to help manage mental health issues related to neurodivergence? You’re not...
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What is Autistic Masking?
By Patty Laushman If you are autistic, you have probably experienced masking at some point in your life. Masking is a way of hiding your...
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How to Overcome Social Fatigue
By Patty Laushman If you're autistic, chances are you've experienced what is known as "social fatigue." This is a feeling of being...
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What is Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria?
By Patty Laushman For people who are especially sensitive to criticism or rejection, it can feel like their emotions are not within their...
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How to Enjoy the Holidays as an Autistic Adult
By Patty Laushman It's the holliest, jolliest time of the year - everybody loves the holidays! Right? Wrong. In fact, for some people,...
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What is the Spoon Theory of Autism?
By Patty Laushman The spoon theory is a metaphor used to explain the challenges faced by people with chronic illnesses or disabilities....
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988: The New U.S. Suicide and Crisis Hotline
By Patty Laushman As of July 16, 2022, there is one number to call, text, or chat if you or someone you know is suicidal or in emotional...
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