12 Ways for Autistic People to Manage Gym Overwhelm
Here are 12 ways you can make your ASD blend in well with sensory over-stimulation of the gym environment. […]
Stimming in Autism vs. in Neurotypicals: the Difference?
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 [...]
Fidgets for Autistics Who Like Pressure Stimming
Are you autistic and drawn towards stimming that involves pressure? […]
10 Spinner Fidgets for Autistics Who Love Things that Spin
Here are 10 items for Autistics who love watching or making things spin. […]
8 Fidgets for Autistic People Who Like Furry Fluffy Textures
Here are fluffy or furry fidget items for Autistics who love the feel of these textures. […]
8 Fidgets for Autistics Who Like Smooth Objects
Are you autistic and love smooth objects? Do you love to feel them or even just look at them? […]
Fidgets for Autistics Who Love Blinking Lights
Many autistic people find comfort and relief through stimming in the form of watching blinking lights. […]
15 Fidgets for Autistics Who Love Shiny or Glittery Things
Autistic individuals often exhibit unique sensory preferences, and for some, a fascination with shiny objects can be particularly pronounced. […]
10 Fidget Ideas for Autistics Who Love Crumpling Things
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! […]
10 Shark Themed Stim Items for Autistic Shark Lovers
Is the autistic loved-one in your life absolutely nuts about sharks? […]
What Happens When You Get a DUI? Understanding the Consequences
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 [...]
Natural Way to Lower Blood Pressure in Elderly: Add Daily Steps
A study finds that adding a moderate amount of steps to one’s daily total in the elderly can lower their blood pressure. […]
The Senior Mouth: Overview of Dental Changes and Care
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 [...]
Five Benefits of Spinal Stenosis Surgery
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 [...]
Preparing for Spinal Stenosis Surgery: What You Need to Know
Spinal stenosis is a spinal canal narrowing that can put pressure on the nerves in your spine. […]
Think You May Be Autistic? Beware of Stereotypical Checklists
Some autism checklists can make an undiagnosed Autistic think they can’t possibly be on the spectrum, and they end up never getting assessed. […]
Should Adults with High Support Needs Autism Strength Train?
Never underestimate how well a more severely autistic adult can take instructions in strength training. […]
Why Autistic People Are Obsessed with Trains or Dinosaurs
The answer to why it seems so many autistic people have train or dinosaur obsessions is actually quite simple. […]
Weird Knee Pain when Doing SI Dowel Exercise
Do you get a weird, kind of electrical pain just below your knee when you do the SI dowel exercise? […]
Numbness Right Below the Knee but No Pain: Likely Cause
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? […]
Does Superb Masking Mean Your Autism Diagnosis Is Wrong?
Wondering if your amazing ability to heavily mask for years means you’re not autistic and are actually neurotypical? […]
Five Autistic Traits that You May Think Everyone Has
For years I did these having no idea they were due to my undiagnosed autism. […]
Autism Is a Disability Only in a Neurotypical World
“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. [...]
Autism Loud Noise Sensory Issue vs Hearing Health Conscious
Must wanting to avoid loud noise always be an autism thing? […]
Stimming in High Functioning Autism vs. Low Functioning
Is there a difference in how adults with high functioning autism engage in stimming behaviors compared to those with low functioning ASD? […]
Why Do Incline Barbell Presses Cause the Urge to Pee?
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? […]
Coronary Artery Disease in Physically Fit Middle Age People
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 a TAA About to Rupture Cause Transient Symptoms First?
Can chest pain, sweating and other symptoms signal that you have a thoracic aortic aneurysm that’s going to rupture soon? […]
15 Signs of Autism in Those Who Don’t Feel Disabled
Here are 15 signs you could be autistic even if you’re 100% self-sufficient and don’t need help living independently. […]
Autistic Planet: 12 Signs You Could Be Neurotypical
Here are 12 signs of the neurotypical spectrum disorder which affects a small percentage of people on the mostly autistic planet. […]
Can a Bad Diet Make Coronary Bypass Grafts Wear Out Faster?
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? […]
Why Would Thin People Need Coronary Bypass Surgery?
“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. […]
Why Can’t a TAA Repair Be Done Electively to Avoid Watchful Waiting?
Is there a such thing as elective repair of a thoracic aortic aneurysm in patients who find “watchful waiting” too unnerving? […]
Leg Press Safety Guidelines for a Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
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? […]
Can a Straining Bowel Movement Cause Aortic Dissection?
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. […]
Why the Weightlifting Restrictions when a TAA Is Repaired?
When a thoracic aortic aneurysm is repaired, why are there still restrictions on lifting weights? […]
Martial Arts Guidelines with a Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
A cardiothoracic surgeon explains guidelines that are specific to martial arts such as karate when one has a thoracic aortic aneurysm. […]
Is Super Slow Weightlifting Safe with an Aortic Aneurysm?
Do the generic restrictions against weightlifting with a thoracic aortic aneurysm change when the routine is done the “super slow” way? […]
Can a Strict Upbringing Prevent Autistic Meltdowns?
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? […]
Autistic Special Interest in Sharks vs. Normal Interest: Comparison
My interest in sharks was once autistic level but is currently at neurotypical grade. […]
