7 Ways to Prevent Autistic Burnout
by“Autistic burnouts for me feel like the puzzle pieces in Tetris falling so fast you don’t have enough time to line them up before…
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The Social Hangover: Autism and Social Events
by“Whether you enjoy the event or not, the social hangover is inevitable” By Catherine Londero I am Autistic, have ADHD, and I enjoy social…
I Was Autistic. Then I Wasn’t. Then I Was Again.
byBy Miya Sae It’s crazy what a lack of understanding can do even to those of us who are autistic. I was born in…
Don’t Let Your Autism Show
byI once was a girl with a dream to belong, to overcome, to change the story written for her. I once was that girl…
Father Matthew Schneider Navigating Life as Priest on the Autism Spectrum
by“I have what’s kind of a stereotypical autistic memory for details and facts, which has been helpful in different ways as a priest.” Matthew…
The Heartbreak and Shame of Pretending to be “Normal” in A Neurotypical World
byBy Alice It’s going to be ok. I’m going to be ok. It’s just 8 hours. I’m going to be normal. But I’m not….
How Drawing Helps Me Express the Loneliness and Alienation I Feel
byI try to show the feeling of utter loneliness that persists even when constantly surrounded by people because I was muted by an invisible…
Insights from an autistic woman on how to deal with holiday stressors
byWhether autistic or not holidays can be times of great stress. For those on the autism spectrum there are many more challenges. Below are…