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Tone of Voice in Autism: Communicating Your Intent

Learn about the relationship between tone of voice and autism, and how autistic individuals can overcome challenges with tone of voice.

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Selective Mutism in Adults: Symptoms, Impacts, and Management

Enter the world of selective mutism in adults and learn its symptoms, the challenges it presents, and strategies for managing it.

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Autistic and ADHD Info Dumping: Tips for Loved Ones

Does one of your loved ones with autism and ADHD often info dump? Learn tips for how you can create a supportive environment for them.

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PDA Autism in Adults: From Understanding to Thriving

Learn about PDA symptoms in adults and practical strategies to thrive with PDA autism including how to create a low-demand environment.

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Introversion Versus Social Anxiety: Where's the Line?

Discover the line between introversion and social anxiety in autism. Learn about tailored support and effective strategies for both.

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Autism Self-Advocacy: How to Maximize Your Quality of Life

Learn how to create your best life as an autistic adult through self-advocacy. Discover strategies for and examples of success.

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Why Autistic Women Are Often Overlooked

Uncover the world of autism in women. Learn about the unique manifestations, the challenges faced, and the importance of accurate diagnosis.

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How to Navigate Life After an Adult Autism Diagnosis

Discover how to navigate life after an autism diagnosis with insights from Patty Laushman. Embrace your strengths, find support, and thrive.

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Why Autistic People May Be Happier Around Other Autistic People

A blog post that explains the benefits and causes of why autistic people may be happier around other autistic people

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Understanding Autistic Shutdowns

An detailed primer on autistic shutdowns, the signs, how to prevent them, and more, plus how to support someone in shutdown shame-free.

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Understanding Eye Contact in Autistic Adults

The truth about eye contact in autistic adults, plus how to make eye contact -- or what you can do instead when it's just too much.

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How Autistic Brains Are Like Formula 1 Racecars

Clients who come to me feeling broken are unaware they have a Formula 1 race car in their brain, but they've been handed the operator's manu

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Autistic Inertia: Impacts and Management Strategies

Autistic inertia is a somewhat hidden feature of autism that can significantly impact the quality of life of those affected.

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Autism and Internalized Ableism

Internalized ableism. Why it matters, how it affects the autistic community, and what we can do to overcome it.

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The Double Empathy Problem: Don't Blame the Autists

In this blog post, we will delve into the intricacies of the double empathy problem. We will examine its roots, discuss its implications, an

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Autism and Sleep Problems in Adults

Many with autism have sleep problems as adults. Gain insights into the connection between autism and sleep problems along with tips to impro

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Understanding Autistic Burnout in Adults

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Demystifying Gender Identity: A Spectrum

What is gender and how does it define us? Read this post to learn what the gender spectrum is and how it influences our identities.

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Autism and Alexithymia: Exploring the Connection

Explore what connects autism and alexithymia and discover the overlapping characteristics of these conditions and how alexithymia can impact

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Interoception and Autism: The Impacts to Daily Living

Explore interoception's role in daily life, especially for neurodivergent individuals, and learn why this lesser-known sense is crucial for

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