Perhaps you’ve read that hearing more than one conversation at the same time is sensory overload and overwhelming to autistic people. This comes up a lot in content written by autistic adults. […]
Do autistic adults avoid eye contact among each other? There’s a lot on the Internet about autism and the avoidance of eye contact. […]
Subtle signs of mild autism in a child can easily be overlooked by even astute parents and teachers. Here’s a list of signs that you’d never think were due to Autism Spectrum Disorder. [...]
So a chew necklace is weird or babyish, but it’s manly for men to chew on a toothpick or acceptable for women to nibble on a pen? […]
I was diagnosed with ASD Level 1; I am not disordered or disabled. I’m neurodivergent. The DSM-5 needs to replace “Disorder” with a better name. […]
I’m AUTISTIC. I will never say, “I have autism.” Autism does define me. My neurotypical version would be totally different from my autistic self. […]
A mom to an autistic child came up with a genius idea: sell clothing that respects the sensory needs of autistic children and adults. […]
I’m glad that Autism Acceptance Month (April) gives me an opportunity to tell my employment success story. […]
I wasn’t “strong” when confronted with crisis. I was autistic. Yes, autism can create a superpower that enables one to hold it together during emergencies. […]
Some parents are worried their grade school child could be autistic because they flap their hands. But can hand flapping be normal in this age group? […]
“Autism influences my life in so many positive ways.” – Ben Levin, prolific book author and writer […]
Identical twins Jeff and Will have pronounced autism yet could leave most neurotypicals in the dust on mountain hikes. Hiking saved this family! […]
Some autistic people have always had good eye contact and never had to “learn” or “practice” it. […]
Do ALL autistic women have burnouts? If not, are they “less autistic” than those who have? Autistic burnout is the result of long-term masking that eventually can no longer be sustained. […]
Mentra is a free service that helps autistic adults find employment in their field. […]
Far fewer autistic people exercise when compared to neurotypicals. They’re missing out on so many benefits! Here’s your guide to getting started! […]
In today’s environment, my childhood autistic signs probably wouldn’t have gotten missed by savvy teachers or perhaps my parents. […]
Don’t understand why autistic people need to stim so much? You WILL after reading what 10 autistic adults have to say. […]
Not all autistic people hate looking into someone’s eyes. Eye contact is crucial for me, but as an emitter of information rather than as a receiver. […]
Even those on the highest end of the Spectrum are more likely to be sedentary when compared to the general population. Let’s change this! […]
What is the one trait that every single person with Autism Spectrum Disorder has? […]
Or is it that the autistic people who never have them don’t write about this? Just how many autistic adults DON’T have meltdowns? […]
Did you get a result from an autism questionnaire that indicates “autistic traits” or a suspicion for autism? Worried? […]
If you’ve ever had the following thoughts, this could be a sign of autism. Don’t let autism sink under the radar. These thoughts are very telling. […]
The line between what makes an interest “special” or “obsessive,” and what makes it “normal” can be quite blurry. […]
This quiet gym specializes in training autistic and other challenged adults and youth to achieve their fitness goals. And its owner is autistic. […]
Autism awareness is not autism acceptance. Here’s what you may NOT know about autism. […]
I’m an autistic woman who uses eye contact to assert authority and dominance. To observers I have good eye contact. Here’s what’s really going on. […]
Autism, Advocacy, Awareness: three words I never imagined would define a large part of my life when I became mother. […]
Two articulate autistic women explain in detail what their unique challenges with eye contact are. It isn’t about bashfulness or dislike of people. […]
Are you autistic and considering a personal training career? Here’s answers to all your questions and complete guidelines. […]
An autistic man describes in detail what holding eye contact is like for him. He also explains how he taught himself to hold eye contact. […]
Returning to school can be a source of stress and anxiety for autistic children, as their relaxing summer schedule suddenly changes. […]
If your infant does not look at you, this may or may not be a sign of autism. […]
Is a “quirky” child possibly autistic even though they seem to be very socially interactive and uncomfortable being alone? Of course, not all introverted children meet the diagnostic criteria for autism. […]
