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? […]
Getting a DUI (driving under the influence) is a serious matter that can lead to various consequences. Understanding what happens if you find yourself in this situation can be crucial for anyone. Here's an in-depth [...]
A study finds that adding a moderate amount of steps to one’s daily total in the elderly can lower their blood pressure. […]
There are five changes that occur to our teeth and overall oral health due to aging. But there are things you can do about these unwelcome changes. Hair turns gray or disappears altogether, waistlines expand [...]
Discover how spinal stenosis surgery can transform lives with benefits such as pain relief and enhanced mobility. Find hope for a pain-free future. The Benefits of Spinal Stenosis Surgery: Improving Quality of Life Spinal stenosis [...]
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? […]
How could it be possible for a physically fit person in middle age to have significant coronary artery disease: dangerous blockages in their heart’s arteries? […]
Can chest pain, sweating and other symptoms signal that you have a thoracic aortic aneurysm that’s going to rupture soon? […]
Here are 15 signs you could be autistic even if you’re 100% self-sufficient and don’t need help living independently. […]
Here are 12 signs of the neurotypical spectrum disorder which affects a small percentage of people on the mostly autistic planet. […]
Have you had coronary bypass surgery and are now wondering if you can get away with eating junk food or if this will wear out your new grafts faster? […]
“Thin people can be unhealthy” is a mantra by some influencers in the body positivity movement. But it’s true: Thin people do get heart bypass surgery. […]
Is there a such thing as elective repair of a thoracic aortic aneurysm in patients who find “watchful waiting” too unnerving? […]
Can straining hard on a leg press machine that’s piled with plates cause your thoracic aortic aneurysm to rupture due to the blood pressure spike? […]
If you have a thoracic aortic aneurysm, you may be worrying every time you have a bowel movement if pushing and straining could rupture it. […]
When a thoracic aortic aneurysm is repaired, why are there still restrictions on lifting weights? […]
A cardiothoracic surgeon explains guidelines that are specific to martial arts such as karate when one has a thoracic aortic aneurysm. […]
Do the generic restrictions against weightlifting with a thoracic aortic aneurysm change when the routine is done the “super slow” way? […]
If a puppy can be trained to sit still while tennis balls bounce past it, why can’t autistic kids learn NOT to have meltdowns? […]
My interest in sharks was once autistic level but is currently at neurotypical grade. […]
A devoted dad talks about how swing set adventures have helped his young autistic daughter with self-regulation and sensory issues. […]
