Positives of Autism
Autistic people are often described in terms of deficits and by the things we can’t do or struggle with. The weird thing is EVERYBODY struggles
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7 July 2023
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Periods and PMDD
You’ve probably heard of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), but have you ever heard of PMDD? (If you haven’t heard of PMS we recommend reading this book)
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7 July 2023
Depression
Everybody has days where they feel sad or fed-up; it is normal for our moods to change according to what is happening in our lives.
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Anxiety
Anxiety is a feeling of fear, panic or worry and is your brain’s way of trying to keep you healthy, safe and alive. Because anxiety
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Autistic Inertia
What is autistic inertia? Some autistic people find it hard to get started on tasks. We can also struggle to stop an activity once they
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7 July 2023
Sensory – Smell
Autistic people often have lower sensitivity OR higher sensitivity to smells. It is common for the levels of sensitivity to change according to how relaxed,
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7 July 2023
Autism myths
There are some myths and stereotypes around autism that are unfortunately often referred to. Here are a few of the ones I regularly hear: Autistic people
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7 July 2023
Friendships
What is a Friendship? A friendship is a relationship, or special connection, between two or more people who like each other and enjoy spending time
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Masking
It is quite normal for people to compare themselves to others, especially when they are growing up. Humans are social animals, so we seek connection
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7 July 2023
5 Top Tips for Autistic Happiness
Although being autistic can come with some additional challenges, this does not mean you can’t be happy! As with any emotion, happiness is something that
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7 July 2023