Autism

Many people are beginning to put 2+2 together to see the links between the diagnoses of autism and Borderline Personality Disorder. Jade points out five ways the two conditions overlap.

The sum of our symptoms makes us unique to only ourselves and no one else! Here, Jim discusses his autism, sensory, and gut issues to highlight how we often differ from others with the same diagnosis.

Children on the autism spectrum often experience co-occurring conditions at a much higher rate than the general public. Here, Sharon discusses how it impacts her son’s life.

Autism and neurodiversity advocate, Tim Goldstein, discusses the curse of being a so-called high functioning autistic. Those who are higher functioning are required to pass as neurotypical which is a standard that’s almost impossible to meet.

Jordan takes a closer look at autism and its common comorbidities, and discusses how some co-occurring conditions can be seen as a double strength.

J.Q. Isidore lists the reasons why she believes autism should be viewed in a positive light, and why autistics may even hold an advantage at life.

Is the modern-day push for executive functioning skills destroying our creativity levels? Neurodivergent activist, Marta Rose, examines the evidence.

Being neurodivergent can foster a lifelong love of learning. Tiffany discusses how this perk of neurodivergence helps her relationships.

Discovering she was on the autism spectrum completely changed Sullivan’s life for the better. Read about how the diagnosis impacted her life.

Sharon identifies the positives in her adult anxiety diagnosis and her son’s and niece’s autism.

Are we really broken, damaged goods? How discovering the neurodiversity paradigm changed the way Jordan thinks about our conditions. A frank discussion about autism, anxiety, and the guiding light of neurodiversity.

That moment when you find out you’re different from the other girls!  How Tiffany learned to harness her neurodivergent strengths to get past the bullying and help others achieve meaningful relationships.

The ability to sense where your body is in space and the ability to identify feelings within your body is often impaired in autism. Sullivan discusses some tried and tested ways to combat your interoception and proprioception issues.

Sharon absolutely wouldn't change her son for the world.  Her only wish is for his life not to be a constant struggle, but one of acceptance, and above all that he is happy and loved.

Gluten, dairy, salicylates, amines, glutamate, fructose, nightshades, histamine! Could food intolerance be impacting you? Mel highlights her journey with food intolerance and how it may help you.

Robyn examines her autistic son’s strengths and challenges, wondering if he’ll be judged on the strengths she knows he has, or will people just see the label.