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…
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Mirroring Masks and other Poems and Art
byA collection of poetry and art by Nihilivonne Mirroring Masks Off to the outside world, you dare! Get out of the concrete box! Quickly…
The Autistic Mime: Faking Normal or “Masking”
byThe Art of Autism PRESENTS “Mime Project: Masking” By Kimberly Gerry-Tucker I challenge you to 8 minutes of silence. In today’s fast paced world,…
Impostor Syndrome: masking and problematic connections
byBy Katherine Valdoria I have always had a hard time “owning” labels. You know when you’re taking a class or participating in a workshop…
The Shape Shift: square pegs don’t fit into round holes
byMeltdowns are a child’s (or an adult’s) way of communicating they are in a situation that is too much for them or they have…