Tag: Autistic challenges

Isidore writes about some healthy coping mechanisms that allow her to bring out the very best in her autistic life

Read part 2. of eleven-year-old, Will Hare’s, remarkable story of premature birth and the challenges it brought to his brain. Part 2 discusses the groundbreaking neurological treatment that subdued Will’s many difficult symptoms.

Are deficits in theory of mind across the board in all autistics? Resident researcher, Sullivan Swift, investigates the research behind this notion.

Is autism really a DISORDER? Our resident researcher, Sullivan Swift, provides us with two very informative pieces of research regarding autistic communication that weighs heavily into this debate.

Guest author, Tim Goldstein, provides a downloadable PDF to give your management team with tips for how to get the best out of your autistic brain at work.

You don’t need to be a superparent this holiday season. Keep it together for you and your neurodivergent kids with these fab tips from Sandra.

Christmas can be a difficult time for kids on the spectrum. Be it coping with changes in routine, overwhelm from festive decorations or guests, difficulties with food, or general anxieties. Sharon blogs about how her 10-year old autistic son coped ...

Touch can be a ‘touchy’ issue for many neurodivergents. Due to differences in brain wiring, some may avoid touch while others almost need too much! Our resident body language expert, Sophie, delves into why our brains need touch and provides ...

How does autistic depression differ from neurotypical depression? What are the signs/symptoms? And what can you do to help?

Autistic people experience co-existing health conditions at higher rates than the general public. Sullivan takes an in-depth look at the different reasons how/why this occurs.

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.

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.

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.

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.