9 minWhat 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...
8 minHow to Overcome Social FatigueBy Patty Laushman If you're autistic, chances are you've experienced what is known as "social fatigue." This is a feeling of being...
6 minWhat 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...
7 minHow to Enjoy the Holidays as an Autistic AdultBy Patty Laushman It's the holliest, jolliest time of the year - everybody loves the holidays! Right? Wrong. In fact, for some people,...
5 minWhat 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....
1 min988: The New U.S. Suicide and Crisis HotlineBy 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...
6 minHow to Overcome Teeth Brushing Challenges as an Autistic AdultStrategies that help autistic adults overcome sensory and executive-functioning challenges related to teeth brushing for better hygiene.
3 min911 For Autism Parenting BurnoutBy Patty Laushman Parenting is hard. Parenting neurodivergent kids (even once they are adults) who don't fit the boxes society imposes is...