The Difference Between Autism Acceptance and Awareness
There’s a big difference between autism acceptance and autism awareness. […]
There’s a big difference between autism acceptance and autism awareness. […]
We’re ALL human, so why do neurotypicals struggle to understand autistic people? […]
Just find out someone has a few autistic kids? Feeling sorry for them? Well here’s why you SHOULDN’T. […]
April is Autism Acceptance Month, but every day of the year is a good time to appreciate what the autistic mind can bring to humanity. […]
Many autistic people believe nobody likes them even though this may be false, but it doesn’t mean it can’t be true, either. […]
Stimming isn’t just among Autistics. Neurotypicals may actually stim quite a bit under certain circumstances – especially one in particular. […]
Does every single Autistic use “fidgets” designed for stimming? […]
Microsoft Designer Image Creator refuses to generate the word “autism.” […]
Embracing one’s autism can be transformative and empowering, leading to improved mental health and overall well-being. […]
One significant hurdle faced by Autistics is the mismatch between facial expressions, tone of voice and their actual feelings. […]
I’ve always gotten feedback from a third party that someone thought I was rude or that I “hurt her feelings” even though I hadn’t tried to. I’m autistic. […]
Kindly don’t say “Everyone’s a little autistic” next time someone tells you they’re on the Spectrum. […]
Here are 12 ways you can make your ASD blend in well with sensory over-stimulation of the gym environment. […]
What we call “stimming” — or repetitive movements to feel more at ease or cope with stress — is done by both neurotypical (NT) people and those with Autism Spectrum Disorder. But it’s the NTs [...]
Are you autistic and drawn towards stimming that involves pressure? […]
Here are 10 items for Autistics who love watching or making things spin. […]
Here are fluffy or furry fidget items for Autistics who love the feel of these textures. […]
Are you autistic and love smooth objects? Do you love to feel them or even just look at them? […]
Many autistic people find comfort and relief through stimming in the form of watching blinking lights. […]
Autistic individuals often exhibit unique sensory preferences, and for some, a fascination with shiny objects can be particularly pronounced. […]
Some autistic people find comfort, relief or enjoyment from crumpling things. Here are ideas on how you can satisfy your need to crumple objects: stim on! […]
Is the autistic loved-one in your life absolutely nuts about sharks? […]
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A study finds that adding a moderate amount of steps to one’s daily total in the elderly can lower their blood pressure. […]
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Spinal stenosis is a spinal canal narrowing that can put pressure on the nerves in your spine. […]
Some autism checklists can make an undiagnosed Autistic think they can’t possibly be on the spectrum, and they end up never getting assessed. […]
Never underestimate how well a more severely autistic adult can take instructions in strength training. […]
The answer to why it seems so many autistic people have train or dinosaur obsessions is actually quite simple. […]
Do you get a weird, kind of electrical pain just below your knee when you do the SI dowel exercise? […]
Have you discovered that the area below your knee is numb yet there’s no pain when you exercise or press it? Should you worry? […]
Wondering if your amazing ability to heavily mask for years means you’re not autistic and are actually neurotypical? […]
For years I did these having no idea they were due to my undiagnosed autism. […]
“I do not consider Autism/Asperger’s to be a disability but rather a brain that functions differently from the neurotypical brain,” says Beau Shenkenberg, who was diagnosed at two with the then-termed Asperger’s syndrome. [...]
Must wanting to avoid loud noise always be an autism thing? […]
Is there a difference in how adults with high functioning autism engage in stimming behaviors compared to those with low functioning ASD? […]
Have you noticed that after doing a hard set of incline barbell presses, you feel the urge to pee, even though you recently relieved yourself? […]
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