August 2024
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Beyond Control: Autistic Meltdowns and Their Impact
As a high-masking, late-diagnosed autistic woman, I’ve spent most of my life concealing my autistic traits. This self-suppression, unfortunately, has taken a toll on my health, both physical and mental. I mastered the art of masking early in life, even… Continue reading
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The Realities of Autism and Social Anxiety
Did you know that most late-diagnosed people are diagnosed with at least one mental health disorder, often an anxiety disorder, before being diagnosed with ASD? I was first diagnosed with anxiety when I was a junior in high school, and… Continue reading
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Trying Out Something New with a Threadless Shop
Those of you who have been following my blog for the past year may know that I’ve been getting back into drawing and designing as a way to rekindle my creativity. It’s been a really fun and rewarding process, and… Continue reading
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Sensory Overload & Society’s Judgment
Living with Autism Series Part 2 For autistic people, the sensory experience is incredibly heightened. While neurotypical people have the ability to walk into a crowded, bright, loud space and gradually ignore the sensory input that isn’t important to them,… Continue reading
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