Autism

Practical advice, personal insights, and evidence-based strategies for living well with Autism as an adult – delivered with empathy and clarity.

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Navigating Injustice: Resilience and Regulation Strategies for Autistic Adults

Current neurodivergent research identifies "justice sensitivity" as a core component of the autistic experience. This trait, while a strength for advocacy, can lead to severe...

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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The "Hidden" Autistic Experience: Why We Miss the Signs in Marginalized Groups

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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"Am I Being Rude?" Why Autistic People May Be Labelled As Rude & What Is Really Happening

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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What Causes Autistic Meltdowns? Why It's Not A Tantrum

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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Does Autism Run in Families? Experts Reveal the Hidden Patterns

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"You Don't Look Autistic": Why This Comment is Not The Compliment You Think It Is

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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Why The Holidays Feel Like A "Sensory Minefield" For Autistic People + Survival Tips

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Is Autism A Learning Disability? The "Spiky Profile" And Why IQ Scores Miss The Mark

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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Why Fireworks Trigger Sensory Overload in Autism & 5 Proactive Coping Strategies

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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Autistic Fawn Response

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A 6 panel infographic titled "delayed emotional responses in autism" with 6 signs alongside associated images such as feeling numb, then big reaction later, and sudden mood shifts out of nowhere.

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Autism And Delayed Emotional Responses

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A 6 panel infographic titled "creating an autism friendly home" with 6 tips alongside associated images such as soft lighting, visible plans, and making space to recharge.

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Creating An Autism-Friendly Home

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Undiagnosed Autism In The Workplace

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

A mindmap infographic of a person working on a laptop with strengths of autistic workers surrounding them such as attention to detail and creative/original thinking.

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Autism In The Workplace: Strengths & Challenges

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

A mindmap infopgraphic titled "how changes in routine can affect autistic people". a stressed out individual in the centrre and impacts in text surround them such as causes meltdowns and shutdowns, reassurance-seeking, and increased stimming.

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Why Changes In Routine Is Hard For Autistic People

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A comparison table infographic outlining the differences between autistic person and person with autism.

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Should We Say 'Autistic Person' Or 'Person With Autism'?

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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When Is Autism Used As An Excuse And When Is It An Explanation?

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

A mindmap infographic with a thinking woman in the centre and signs of bottom-up thinking in autism surround her such as noticing details others miss and spotting patterns or inconsistencies quickly.

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What Is Bottom-Up Thinking In Autism?

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

A burntout woman in the centre with low battery image. Reasons why autism masking contributes to burnout surround her such as constant cognitive load and delayed self-care from ignoring needs.

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How Does Autism Masking Cause Burnout?

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

An infographic titled "how autistic people use routine: examples." with an image of a clock in the centre and examples surrounding it such as morning and bedtime rituals, fixed meal times, and visual schedules or planners.

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Why Autistic People Prefer Routine And Structure

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An infographic titled "how to manage autistic rumination" with 6 tips alongside associated images such as practice cognitive flexibility, establish a routine, and using sensory interventions.

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12 Ways To Manage Autistic Rumination

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

A mindmap infographic with a confused woman in the centre, titled "what autism can feel like" - different feelings surrounding the figure such as constantly decoding social rules and finding deep joy in a single passion.

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What Does It Feel Like to Be Autistic?

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A venn diagram outlining the similarities and differences between autistic rumination, anxiety rumination, and depressive rumination.

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Is Autistic Rumination Misdiagnosed as Anxiety or Depression?

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A table outlining the differences between autistic rumination and ocd intrusive thoughts.

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Autistic Rumination Vs OCD Intrusive Thoughts

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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Autism And Alexithymia: When Emotions Are Hard to Identify

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

A venn diagram outlining the similarities and differences between autism and introversion.

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Are Autistic People Introverts?

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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Autistic Strengths: Embracing the Positive Side of the Spectrum

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A comparison table outlining the differences between an autistic meltdown and a typical tantrum.

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Are Autistic Emotional Outbursts Misunderstood as Bad Behavior?

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

Mindmap infographic with a confused person in the centre and differences in social cues in autism surrounding them such as missing hints and interpreting things literally.

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Autism and Social Cues: Navigating Unspoken Social Rules with Understanding

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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Can Autistic Women Mask Without Realizing It?

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A mindmap infographic with a sad person hiding behind a smiling mask in the centre. Sign of unconscious autism masking around this image such as exhaustion after social interactions and feeling like you perform in social situations.

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Can I Be Masking Autism Without Realizing?

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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Can You Be A Little Bit Autistic?

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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Can You Have Autistic Traits Without Being Autistic?

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD