Autism and Empathy – Part 1
Uncover popular misconceptions about empathy and autism. Autistic individuals experience and express empathy in their own unique ways.
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Autism and Empathy - Part 2
In the second part of this series on autism and empathy, we look at the challenges associated with this topic and offer solutions to them.
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Food Neophobia in Autistic Individuals
Explore the complexities of food neophobia in autistic individuals, from causes to strategies for overcoming the fear of trying new foods.
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Cooking Advice for Autistic Adults
Are you an autistic individual looking for cooking tips? Learn strategies to make cooking more manageable and enjoyable in this blog post.
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Surviving a Sensory-Unfriendly Work Environment as an Autistic Individual
Discover how to thrive in a sensory-unfriendly work environment as an autistic individual.
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Personal Hygiene Advice for Autistic Adults
Discover strategies for overcoming personal hygiene challenges faced by autistic adults. Transform daunting tasks into manageable routines.
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How Energy Accounting Can Improve Your Quality of Life
Energy accounting identifies withdrawals and deposits of your energy to help you use your limited supply to optimize your quality of life.
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Autism and Pets: The Benefits
Pets provide numerous benefits to autistic owners. Different pets provide different types of benefits. Learn to choose the best pet for you!
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What You Need to Know to Live on Your Own As An Autistic Adult
What do you do when you're an autistic adult and it's time to live on your own? Read this post to learn tips for how to manage this major mi
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Autism and Addiction Treatment
Addressing addiction in autistic individuals requires an approach tailored to address both root causes and their unique challenges.
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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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How Autistic Individuals Can Thrive During Virtual Meetings
Discover how autistic individuals can thrive during virtual meetings. Learn strategies and resources to excel in the digital space.
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Home Organization Tips for Executive Functioning Challenges
Exploring the benefits of home organization and some strategies autistic people with executive functioning challenges can try!
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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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How Neurodivergent Individuals Can Overcome Feelings of Shame
Let's talk about shame in the context of neurodiversity and how you or someone you know can conquer shame and its many challenges!
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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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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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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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Treatment for Adult Autism
By Patty Laushman Children identified as autistic or ADHD have numerous options for therapies and interventions to help them grow and...
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