Who says MY way, the “Autistic Way” of communicating, is wrong? Why is the “non-autistic way” the RIGHT way?
Continue reading Empathy for Autistic People: Autism and the Double Empathy Problem
When I found out I was Autistic a few months before my thirtieth birthday, it was a moment that made me realize that I’d been in an abusive relationship with society.
Continue reading Escaping an Abusive Relationship with Society: A Late Diagnosed Autism Story – My Autistic Life
Once they attach themselves to you, trying to leave one of these abusive and manipulative people can be complicated, scary, and even dangerous.
Continue reading Signs of Abusive People – 10 Red Flags – An Autistic Guide to Detecting Manipulative & Abusive People
Each Autistic Person has a very unique experience of being Autistic (and no two Autistics experience Autism in the same way, thanks to how Autism colors multiple parts of our life experience).
Continue reading Autistic Disclosure Toolkit: A handy guide to help when coming out of The Autism Closet
I’m Autistic, and though my socialization may look different than non-autistic socialization, my way of socializing, The Autistic Way, is NOT wrong.
Continue reading Autism & Social Skills – Autistic People Socialize & Play in an Autistic Way
When I’m overwhelmed, excited, or have extra energy flowing through me, I find the predictable rhythm of my voice and familiar sounds to be grounding and relaxing.
Continue reading How do you overcome shame about vocal stimming?
“You’re NOT Autistic! Late-onset Autism isn’t a thing!” She said, quickly shutting down any conversations about my late Autism diagnosis. Continue reading Late Autism Diagnosis & Generational Trauma – When Loved Ones Don’t Accept that You ARE Autistic
Lyric and David answer: How is RV life different from non-RV life, for you, and possibly other ND folks?
This is Pt 5 of the interview with David. Stay tuned for pt 6 next week. Continue reading AskingAutistics – David Rivera – Autism, NeuroDivergence, & RV Life
Lyric and David answer: “How do you maintain a healthy relationship while on the spectrum?” Continue reading AskingAutistics – David Rivera – How do you maintain a Healthy Relationship while on the Spectrum?
Lyric and David answer: How do you work through clashing NeuroDivergent traits?
Continue reading AskingAutistics Interview – David Rivera – What do you do about clashing NeuroDivergent traits?