I’m autistic, and I have sensory processing disorder, which means I don’t process touch, sound, or lights the same ways as most people. I’m easily overstimulated by loud noises and …
Prime Day Deals for Neurodivergent Folks! (2020)
I don’t usually do this kind of post, but a lot of us are on tight budgets with everything going on in the world, so I put together this quick …
How Can We Take Better Care of Neurodiverse Women? These 3 Interviews Shed Some Light.
How can we take better care of neurodiverse women? That’s the question we’re trying to shed some light on today. 🎧 Rather listen than read this post? This post is …
How to Define Perseveration in Autism Spectrum Disorder
I was talking to a friend of mine the other day about some common traits of autism spectrum disorder, and the question of how to define perseveration with regards to …
On Overwhelm and Neurodiversity: You’re Doing Better Than You Think You Are
I think one of the most common “symptoms” of neurodiversity is overwhelm. We’re all trying our best in a world and society that aren’t right for us. It’s really easy …
How to Make A Family Schedule That Works For Everybody in Your Household
How to Make a Schedule for Everyone in Your Household Today’s post is a practically-minded one. We’re talking about schedules! Now that we’re getting into the fall season, most kids …
Reflections on Our House Is on Fire: Book Review
Autism, the Challenge & the Gift Reflections on the Thunberg family’s new book, Our House Is on Fire: Scenes of a Family and a Planet in Crisis, by Mike Matejka …
Episode 11: A Struggling, Undiagnosed Autistic Girl in the 1990s
Why Was My Autism Missed? In an earlier episode, I told my own story of being diagnosed autistic as an adult in my 30s, after my young son was diagnosed. …
21 Heavy Work Ideas for Sensory Seekers
If you’re a sensory seeker, or you have one at home, you know you’re supposed to be incorporating heavy work into your routine every day. But what if you’re struggling …
If You’ve Seen One Restricted Interest, You’ve Seen One Restricted Interest
There is a very common saying within autistic circles that goes, “If you’ve met one autistic person, you’ve met one autistic person.” The saying highlights that although we all have …
