Category: Autism
Self-Care for Autistic People: Book Review
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate, I earn commission from qualifying purchases. Note that this is not a paid review. This is a personal reflection on my own experience after the purchase of the book being reviewed. During my personal journey into embracing my own neudorivergence, one of the most helpful resources I came across was… Read more
Women and Girls on the Autism Spectrum: Book Review
In light of more accessible information in recent years, more adults are looking into the possibility of exploring an autism diagnosis. Some people wonder if the statistics are accurate, while others are wondering why many adults were not diagnosed as children. One of the main reasons why many adults now were not diagnosed as children… Read more
Top 10 Autism Myths and Misconceptions
Autism myths and misconceptions. How much do you really know about autism? In recent years, more and more people are sharing their experiences of being diagnosed with autism late. This has caused a lot of debate about what autism really is, with the common refrain being, “But you don’t look autistic!” Autism, also known as… Read more
The Autistic Person’s Social Struggles
One of the most common signs associated with autism is the lack of social skills. Most parents watch out for their babies’ or toddlers’ eye contact and ability to play with other children, and rightly so. These are indeed glaring signs of possible autism. However, these are not the only social difficulties that come with… Read more
Adult Neurodivergence Diagnosis and Its Impact on Parenting
Many parents receive an adult diagnosis after having their son or daughter diagnosed. Some studies show a possible genetic link in most neurodivergent conditions. While the accuracy of these studies is not the scope of this post, we want to look at how getting a diagnosis for the parent can also impact the parent-child relationship. … Read more
Autism and Masking
Have you ever experienced people commenting on your autistic child (or self) something along the lines of “But he/she doesn’t look autistic!”? One reason for this comment may be because the neurodivergent condition known as autism is actually autism spectrum disorder. This means that the symptoms can vary depending on each individual. But a second… Read more
Neurodivergence Book Review: Different by Sally Clarkson
When I was still struggling to make sense of what was going on with my second son, I found Different by Sally Clarkson in a thrift bookstore. Some friends had highly recommended her to me a couple of years back, and I’d already read a few of her books, like the Life-Giving Home and the… Read more
Sensory Meltdown: The 4 Stages
Living with a neurodivergent child (or adult) comes with its set of challenges. Meltdowns are among the most common and not-always-easy things to deal with. Perhaps understanding a bit more of how a sensory meltdown happens can help. A sensory meltdown usually happens as a result of overstimulation. People with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) can… Read more
Is It a Temper Tantrum or Sensory Meltdown?
As parents, we always want our children to be well-behaved. And when they act up, we usually have discipline strategies up our sleeves to make sure they go back to the expected behavior. After all, we don’t want to be that parent whose kid throws temper tantrums in the middle of the supermarket just because… Read more
Parenting a Neurodivergent Child Can Be Overwhelming!
We all thought parenting was supposed to be easy. But parenting a neurodivergent child? What happens when all we want to do every. single. day. is to turn our backs on the ones we’re supposed to be taking care of–because we just. CAN’T. TAKE. it anymore? First off, hugs! You’re not alone, and it’s not… Read more