Beyond Stereotypes: Setting the record straight. Dispelling Misconceptions and Promoting Empathy for Autistic People.
Continue reading 10 Things People Get Wrong About Autism and Autistic People
The diagnostic criteria for diagnosing Autism in Autistic People is primarily based on weaknesses and deficits, talking about (ONLY) the ways that Autistic People can struggle in society or what we look like in distress.
These limited criteria fail to describe what it looks like if Autistic People are doing well, have all of their needs accommodated, and have enough support in their lives? This leads me to ask the question:
What Does an Autistic Person Who is NOT Struggling Look Like? Would we even recognize their Autism? Continue reading What Does an Autistic Person Who is NOT Struggling Look Like? Would we even recognize their Autism?
I’m Autistic, and I’m also ADHD (combined presentation). I have two NeuroTypes (or brain types) that are often at odds with one another (but also so similar it can be hard to tell the two apart).
This difficulty in sorting out these two NeuroTypes has given birth to a term, AuDHD (shorthand for Autistic and ADHD), which is often used to describe the unique experience of being both Autistic and ADHD simultaneously. Continue reading Debunking the Myths: Autism VS ADHD – What IS the difference?
Due to how NeuroDivergent People’s struggles are often used to describe and define us (especially in medical contexts), our weaknesses too frequently overshadow our strengths. Continue reading VIDEO: 10 Strengths of NeuroDivergent People (That May Surprise You)
AskingAutistics – What are YOUR meltdown Triggers? Any tips for safer meltdowns?
Continue reading Autism and Meltdowns: I am an Autistic Adult and I Still Have Meltdowns (and probably always will)
David & Lyric Rivera talk about Autistic Differences – Food Sensitivities and Friendships
This is Pt 8 (the final part) of the interview with David. Stay tuned for a NEW interview next week!!!!
Continue reading AskingAutistics – David & Lyric Rivera – Autistic Differences – Food Sensitivities and Friendships
David answers: What’s hard and How do you stay so positive?
This is Pt 7 of the interview with David. Stay tuned for pt 8 next week.
Continue reading AskingAutistics – David Rivera – What’s hard and How do you stay so positive?
Patreon and other monetary subscribers had access to this video on January 10, 2023. The video’s public release will be February 8, 2023.
This is Pt 6 of the interview with David. Stay tuned for pt 7 next week. Continue reading AskingAutistics – David Rivera – What’s David into? (Photography and Corrupt Government Systems)
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?
