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Why Stimming Is Healthy & You Should (Usually) Embrace It
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Stimming is a key self-regulation tool for people on the autism spectrum or with ADHD. If you're neurodivergent or seeking to support your child, you're in the ...

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Why Autism Special Interests and ADHD Hyperfixations Are Awesome
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Autism and ADHD are distinct forms of neurodiversity that can co-occur quite frequently. You may notice that autistic people and ADHDers can share similar ...

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What Autism Feels Like: 17 Autistic People Explain
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To gain a well-rounded and accurate perspective on the autism spectrum, and what autism feels like, it’s important to listen to as many autistic voices as ...

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Why I Believe I Have Autism – Even Before the Formal Assessment
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In less than a week I’m getting evaluated for autism by a neurodiversity-affirming psychologist. But I’m already almost 100% sure I have it. I’m not 100% ...

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Weighted Blankets for Autism Reviewed by Autistic Adults
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If you're on the autism spectrum, these weighted blankets can help you address your sensory needs to achieve a calm, peaceful night's sleep. Weighted blankets ...

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Struggling to Get a Clear Mental Illness Diagnosis? You’re Not Alone.
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When your diagnosis is unclear or not quite understood by mental health professionals, you often feel like an outsider, like you don't belong anywhere. Over ...

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Almost Autistic: What’s in My Neurodiversity Grab Bag
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“There’s no such thing as being a little bit autistic.” I’ve heard this phrase many times. It’s a common refrain in the autistic community, and for good ...

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3 Autism-Friendly Decor Tips for New Homes
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These autism-friendly decor tips can help make your home a welcoming sensory paradise for neurodivergent and neurotypical guests. Change can be a daunting ...

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How to Prepare a Person with Autism for Train Travel
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Traveling on public transport to unfamiliar places can be intimidating for a person with autism. New situations, particularly those which involve a lot of ...

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The Ultimate Executive Dysfunction Self-Help Guide: Coping Skills to Help You Thrive
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Welcome to the ultimate self-help guide for coping with executive dysfunction! If you struggle with executive functioning skills such as managing time, staying ...

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