How to Define Perseveration in Autism Spectrum Disorder
I was talking to a friend of mine the other day about some common traits of autism spectrum disorder, and the question of how to define perseveration with regards to …
On Overwhelm and Neurodiversity: You’re Doing Better Than You Think You Are
I think one of the most common “symptoms” of neurodiversity is overwhelm. We’re all trying our best in a world and society that aren’t right for us. It’s really easy …
How to Make A Family Schedule That Works For Everybody in Your Household
Contents1 How to Make a Schedule for Everyone in Your Household1.1 How to Make A Family Schedule That Includes Everybody in Your Household2 Part 1: Collect Your Information2.1 Don’t Forget …
Reflections on Our House Is on Fire: Book Review
Contents1 Autism, the Challenge & the Gift1.0.1 Looking for more books on neurodiversity and autism? Check out my list here! Autism, the Challenge & the Gift Reflections on the Thunberg …
Episode 11: A Struggling, Undiagnosed Autistic Girl in the 1990s
Contents1 Why Was My Autism Missed?2 Neurodiverging’s Best Books About Neurodiversity2.1 Why Was My Autism Missed? Being an Undiagnosed Autistic Girl in the 1990s2.1.1 Why This Topic?2.1.1.1 ➡️ Become a Patron Today! …
21 Heavy Work Ideas for Sensory Seekers
If you’re a sensory seeker, or you have one at home, you know you’re supposed to be incorporating heavy work into your routine every day. But what if you’re struggling …
If You’ve Seen One Restricted Interest, You’ve Seen One Restricted Interest
There is a very common saying within autistic circles that goes, “If you’ve met one autistic person, you’ve met one autistic person.” The saying highlights that although we all have …
What Does Autistic Stimming Look Like?
When most people think about stimming, they think about vocal tics and flapping hands. But what does autistic stimming look like, really? Please, let me, an actual autistic person, tell …
Why Do People Think ADHD Is A Moral Deficiency?
Today, we’re continuing our discussion on the history of ADHD in the early modern era, working from the 1850s through the 1980s. After this episode, when you hear someone say …
Autistic people don’t lack empathy. In fact, we’ve got more than enough.
This article was originally published on Medium. I’m an autistic woman in my 30s. I’m introverted and a little awkward, but I do like to meet new people and make …