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Autism & Overcoming Anxiety Disorder (w/ Neurodivergent Rebel) – Thoughty Auti Podcast Episode #6

February 2, 2020March 2, 2020 Christa Holmans - Neurodivergent Rebel

In this episode, we about the struggles of anxiety disorders and how they tie into an autism diagnosis all too often. We explore the biological and social sides to anxiety, ways you notice your stress levels increasing, ways to prevent future panic attacks, and mindsets to develop in order to cope with the disorder. Continue reading Autism & Overcoming Anxiety Disorder (w/ Neurodivergent Rebel) – Thoughty Auti Podcast Episode #6

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I Wish People Understood – Autistic Strengths & Weaknesses

February 27, 2019February 11, 2020 Christa Holmans - Neurodivergent Rebel

For me, I’m highly, highly capable, and even more capable than a lot of people I know – neurotypical, autistic, or otherwise – in certain areas that are my areas of expertise. . . but then sometimes there are just other things where I can appear completely and totally – maybe emotionally – immature. Continue reading I Wish People Understood – Autistic Strengths & Weaknesses

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#AskingAutistics: What are the Challenges of Being Romantically Involved? on GeekClubBooks.com

February 13, 2019February 12, 2019 Christa Holmans - Neurodivergent Rebel

In early February the stores begin to fill with pink, red, and white hearts. Memories of elementary school come flooding in. Suddenly I’m sitting in a small-town classroom, peering down into an empty Valentine box. Continue reading #AskingAutistics: What are the Challenges of Being Romantically Involved? on GeekClubBooks.com

Autism, how to, life hacks, Neurodiversity, Relationships, Relationships / Bullies / Friendships, Romance, Twitter Conversations3 Comments

Autistic Relationship Advice – #ActuallyAutistic Conversations on Twitter

February 1, 2019February 1, 2019 Christa Holmans - Neurodivergent Rebel

#ActuallyAutistic #AskingAutistics – are you in a romantic relationship? What is the most difficult part of being involved with someone? 206 comments & counting – Join in on the conversation HERE on Twitter. Continue reading Autistic Relationship Advice – #ActuallyAutistic Conversations on Twitter

Anxiety, Autism, Coworkers, Family, Fitness, Friendship, Masking / Passing, mental health, Neurodiversity, Psychology, Relationships, Romance, Writing13 Comments

An Autistic Perspective #TakeTheMaskOff – Masking, Mental Health, & Burnout

August 10, 2018August 10, 2018 Christa Holmans - Neurodivergent Rebel

I’m a chameleon, an expert masker. I can be fun and playful, or serious and attentive. I can sit still, with proper posture, and give the impression of eye contact. There are many masks, many characters that all require varying skill levels to pull off. Some costumes are more elaborate than others. Continue reading An Autistic Perspective #TakeTheMaskOff – Masking, Mental Health, & Burnout

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An Autistic Perspective – Communication Styles

August 8, 2018September 7, 2018 Christa Holmans - Neurodivergent Rebel

A few thoughts on communications styles. Do you find yourself needing to adapt your own communication in order to accommodate other people’s communication styles? Continue reading An Autistic Perspective – Communication Styles

Anxiety, Autism, Coworkers, Family, Friendship, mental health, Neurodiversity, Psychology, Relationships, Romance26 Comments

Time to Take the Mask Off – #TakeTheMaskOff

July 23, 2018July 24, 2018 Christa Holmans - Neurodivergent Rebel

Autistic people with well-developed masks may do better in certain situations compared to autistics without masking skills. Still, masking may come with a heavy cost, leading to physical exhaustion, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and burnout. The mask can breed self-loathing, leading the wearer to believe the unmasked person is somehow damaged, flawed, or broken. Continue reading Time to Take the Mask Off – #TakeTheMaskOff

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Talking About Autism and Masking – #TakeTheMaskOff

July 9, 2018January 15, 2020 Christa Holmans - Neurodivergent Rebel

It was a true honor to be able to have such an important conversation with some amazing #actuallyautistic advocates. This summer we want to encourage autistic people everywhere to talk about how masking impacts their lives using the tag #TakeTheMaskOff … Continue reading Talking About Autism and Masking – #TakeTheMaskOff

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Autistic Sexuality – My Personal Experience

June 27, 2018June 27, 2018 Christa Holmans - Neurodivergent Rebel

‘I can’t believe I’m doing this. . . In Honor of Pride – I’m talking about my sexuality. No turning back now – This week’s video I talk about my personal experience with sexuality. If you enjoyed this video … Continue reading Autistic Sexuality – My Personal Experience