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NAVIGATING A PANDEMIC WHILE AUTISTIC
Situations like the current COVID-19 pandemic affect all of us way beyond government measures and public guidelines. This can be especially difficult to navigate for autistic people. Let’s take a look at which problems autistic people may face, and what can help. […]
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INTRODUCING THE HOLISTIC MODEL OF DISABILITY
Introducing the Holistic Model of Disability, which aims to provide a full picture of disability, while being inclusive of all disabled people and their experiences. […]
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“THE ASPERGIAN” NAME CONTROVERSY
Should “The Aspergian” change their name given the problems with the term “Aspergers”? […]
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EYE CONTACT
Why autistic people rarely make eye contact, and why trying to “correct” that is harmful. […]
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THE 3 STAGE MODEL OF MELTDOWNS
What do autistic meltdowns look like, feel like, and what can help before, during, and after? […]
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STRUGGLING WITH RECEIVING PRAISE
An analysis of why some people struggle with receiving praise and what can help them. […]
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SHELTERED WORKSHOPS – OVERVIEW
What sheltered workshops are, who they are for, their benefits, and their drawbacks. […]
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SHELTERED WORKSHOPS – AND AUTISM
A look at how well sheltered workshops are equipped to support autistic people. […]
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SHELTERED WORKSHOPS – PERSONAL EXPERIENCE
My personal experience working in a sheltered workshop as an autistic person. […]
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SHELTERED WORKSHOPS – WORK EXAMPLES
Real, first hand work examples from my work at a sheltered workshop with pictures. […]