Why I Feel Anxious as An Autistic Person
I have lived with anxiety all my life. I didn’t understand why I was so anxious all the time until I received my autism diag…
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The Plight of the “High-functioning” Autist in the Workplace
I belong to a group of “high-functioning” autists who are too “able” to get accommodations at the workplace and too disabled…
Autism and Anxiety
Imagine living in a world where you can’t rely on your senses to give you accurate feedback because your brain misinterprets…
Autism and Laughing
So, I want to share something silly today. I have heard a lot of parents talking about how their autistic children laugh at …
An Autistic Mom’s Message to Parents of Autistic Children
Here are a few things I would like to convey to parents of autistic children, as an autistic person and the mother of an aut…
Helping My Son Develop His Speech and Language
My son was non-verbal until the age of three and need-based verbal until the age of five. He is 18 years old now, and speaks…
Homeschooling FAQs
Answers to some frequently asked questions regarding homeschooling . 1. What is homeschooling? Homeschooling is nothing but …
Autism and Socialization
It’s a complete misconception that autistic people don’t like to socialize. There are extroverts, introverts, and ambiverts …
Autism and Communication
People wonder how I can be autistic when I can communicate so well since “difficulty with communication” is a core trait of …
Autism and Masking
When I disclosed my autism diagnosis to everyone, some people found it hard to believe that I was autistic since I seemed so…
Why I Decided to Get Assessed for Autism as an Adult
I have spent my whole life feeling like I didn’t belong anywhere. I have felt disconnected and lonely while being surrounded…