Overexplaining, the act of providing excessive detail or lengthy explanations, is a common experience among autistic individuals. This tendency often arises from a desire for clarity and a fear of being misunderstood.
Living alone was associated with lower depression levels in older adults in China compared to living with children.
Navigating feelings for a friend who has a partner is a complex situation that requires careful consideration. Ultimately, expressing your feelings is a risk, and … Read more
Autism justice sensitivity refers to a heightened sense of fairness, equity, and inclusion, coupled with a strong need to address and correct injustices. In essence, it means being extremely attuned to when something is not fair or right.
Navigating the beginnings of dating involves embracing uncertainty, shifting your mindset from evaluation to exploration, integrating dating into your life, and practicing open communication. By … Read more
Tran, A., Greenaway, K. H., & Kalokerinos, E. K. (2025). Why do we engage in everyday interpersonal emotion regulation? Emotion, 25(2), 300–319. https://doi.org/10.1037/emo0001399 Key Takeaways … Read more
Zhang, X., Goldberg, S. B., Baldwin, S. A., Tanana, M. J., Weitzman, L. M., Narayanan, S. S., Atkins, D. C., & Imel, Z. E. (2025). … Read more
Wong, V. Z., Koithan, E. M., Santos, B. M., Johnson, A., & Haynos, A. F. (2025). Does evidence support an emotion regulation model of anorexia … Read more
Ringwald, W. R., Edershile, E. A., Mostajabi, J., Nielsen, S. R., Woods, W. C., Simms, L. J., & Wright, A. G. C. (2025). Daily manifestations … Read more
Autistic individuals who are described as “high-functioning” (a term often used for autistic people without intellectual disability who have relatively independent life skills) frequently desire social connection yet encounter significant challenges in social settings.