We all have bad experiences at times, and usually we can move on from these experiences sometimes with a bit of help from others, for example by talking about what happened or finding a way to make ourselves feel safe again.
Here are some suggestions about how to explain autism to other people – if you would like to. Who to tell Remember, it’s your choice
Burnout usually follows a 4 step process. Here is an explanation of each stage and what can help. Note: In some of the stages we
For the purpose of this page, “relationship” means the kind you might call “romantic”, rather than with friends, family etc. What is a Relationship? Relationships
Autistic people often have lower sensitivity OR higher sensitivity to taste. It is common for the levels of sensitivity to change according to how relaxed, stressed or tired the person is feeling.
Is autism a disability or is it a difference? There are many ways of thinking and talking about autism and the answers to these
Autistic burnout is an incredibly difficult experience where your brain is in overdrive and you always feel stressed.
Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria is often thought of as someone being overly sensitive to rejection, like it’s the person that needs to toughen up and learn
Maybe you are really good at making stories and universes in your head, or maybe you really like and are good with numbers or facts.
A shutdown has all the same overwhelming and distressing feelings as a meltdown, but instead of the feelings being expressed outwardly, they are trapped inside.
