INDEPENDENCE VS. AUTONOMY
The difference between independence and autonomy, which to aim for when and why. […]
AUTONOMY IN MY LIFE
Autonomy for me, and what difference it makes in my physical and mental well-being. […]
10 THINGS PARENTS OF AUTISTIC CHILDREN SHOULD KNOW
Some heart-felt advice from a former autistic child for parents of autistic children. 10 things parents of autistic children should know. […]
AUTISTIC LONELINESS – SOCIAL ISOLATION
How this autistic person became lonely, what it feels like, and what I wish was different. […]
THE AUTISTIC DILEMMA – FUNCTIONING LABELS
Why functioning labels are a problem, why people use them, and what we should do instead. […]
REVIEW EAR DEFENDERS – 3M PELTOR X5A
A review of the pros and cons of the 3M PELTOR X5A ear defenders. In my case specifically for my autism related sensory problems. Would I recommend them? […]
SOCIALIZING WHILE AUTISTIC – HOW TO SURVIVE
Socializing is difficult for most autistic people. Here is why it can be so hard, and what can help autistic people survive social interactions in a non-autistic world with concrete real life examples. […]
WEEKLY WALL PLANNER – SHOW AND TELL PLUS BUILD INSTRUCTIONS
I just finished a rather big project and thought I would share it with you. I use a large handmade weekly wall planner to help with my Executive Dysfunction, as well as my memory issues. Maybe this is helpful for others. My planner is 74.5 cm wide, 63.5 cm high, and 6 mm thick. Each […]
SELECTIVE MUTISM, NON-VERBAL AUTISM, AND NON-SPEAKING AUTISM
Selective Mutism and non-verbal autism often get confused with each other. But they are two very different things. Here is what they both are, how to tell them apart, and what can help people who experience them in every day life. […]
“AUTISTIC” AS AN INSULT – STOP!
Why people need to stop using “autistic” as in insult. About the real life consequences misuse of language has for autistic people and what we can do better. […]
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