Surviving The Festive Season
Christmas and the holiday season can come with a lot of uncertainty, change and extra socialising, which can make it a difficult time for some
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Stimming
Do you often find yourself tapping your fingers on your desk, twirling your hair, bouncing your foot or humming to yourself? These are just a
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Autism and Sleep
The magic formula for sleep is high levels of melatonin and low levels of stress. When it gets dark, our brains produce melatonin. This then
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Supporting Friends Who Are Struggling
When someone is struggling, it is really important to listen to them, so they feel less alone. You might not have a solution for their
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7 July 2023
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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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
Autistic Burnout
Autistic burnout is an incredibly difficult experience where your brain is in overdrive and you always feel stressed.
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7 July 2023
How to lean into your strengths
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.
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7 July 2023