Sensory Processing

  • The Hidden Costs of Being Autistic

    If you consume content by creators with ADHD, then you’ve likely heard of the “ADHD tax.” What you might not have heard of is the “autistic tax” (though I’ve seen it gaining traction). This is a common topic within the… Continue reading

    The Hidden Costs of Being Autistic
  • 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

    The Realities of Autism and Social Anxiety
  • 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

    Sensory Overload & Society’s Judgment