As a high-masking autistic person, I grew up suffering in silence. Masking was not a choice, but a subconscious survival mechanism, forced upon me due to systemic ableism that was …
An ADHD-Friendly Way to Make a Cleaning Routine That Works for You
It’s January. All your family and friends have gone home, and ‘new year, new me’ totally means burning yourself out cleaning after the holidays and keeping it clean. I mean, …
All About Driving With Autism
Obtaining a driver’s license or gaining proficiency in public transportation is a major accomplishment that supports long-term independence goals for all neurotypes. For neurodivergent populations, however, learning to drive or …
5 Tips to Managing Sensory Overload When Seeking Accommodations Isn’t an Option
Managing sensory overload is one of the most common challenges faced by neurodivergent people, and failing to do so can be debilitating–especially in a world that wasn’t created with neurodivergent …
What We Know (So Far) About Autistic Inertia
Have you ever been able to focus on a task for hours, even though it was incredibly difficult to get started on it in the first place? If so, you …
What helps adults with sensory processing disorder?
In today’s guest article, author Tesni Linden shares their experience with sensory overwhelm on a grocery store trip and discusses strategies to help adults with sensory processing disorder. Everyday Life …
Managing overwhelm by creating a sensory-friendly space in your home
One of the ways that neurodivergent people can manage our energy levels is by ensuring that our home is sensory-friendly and matches our needs. For people with autism, it is …
Body Doubling for Autistic Folks
It’s very common for neurodivergent folks to have trouble staying attentive to a task that is not interesting to us. Even when we are trying to focus on the things …
My Favorite Earplugs for Autism Sound Sensitivity
I’m autistic, and I have sensory processing disorder, which means I don’t process touch, sound, or lights the same ways as most people. I’m easily overstimulated by loud noises and …
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 …
