There’s a topic I’ve been avoiding. It’s not easy or comfortable to talk about, but I’m increasingly convinced that it is necessary. Will you join me in this difficult, and deeply rewarding, conversation?
I’ve had difficulty falling asleep almost my entire life. Turns out that is common for autistic individuals. Lots of sleep tips are great. Here’s one you might not have heard.
With more and more sensory specific products on the market, it can feel like you have to shell out money for sensory regulation. Don’t forget what you already have handy.
There’s a lot of controversy around labels. Some people love them, some hate them. I’m somewhere in the middle.
We are socialized not to complain, but sometimes that means not telling people what we need. I have been getting better at saying what I need, and finding out that people can help.
A recent trip to the dentist was both a harrowing experience and a moment of acceptance.
After trying a range of activities to see how each made your body feel, did you notice anything unexpected? Did some that you associate with relaxing not actually have that relaxing effect? Here’s why.
I have long maintained that behavior is a symptom. A recent revelation in my own life led to my own challenging behavior instantly vanishing, once I got to the root of the issue.
How do you figure out where your kid’s stress is coming from, when they aren’t even sure of what they are feeling?
Stimming is both a physical expression of stress—either bad stress or good stress—and it’s a way to help us calm down.
We want to raise kids to be independent, but when they’re fighting you at every turn, it’s so easy to succumb to the seduction of a child who’ll just do what you tell them.
Penny tries to help Bernadette go into labor, but Bernadette gets stuck and what happens next it’s so reminiscent of my life.
If when someone joins you it makes you feel like your peace is gone, and your nervous system is on edge. There could be a reason.
Phone calls can be quite stressful. When I used to need to make them a lot, I often could not force myself to pick up the phone. Here’s what I learned from that.
Do you have conflicting thoughts about the idea that self-acceptance can actually work as a way to have better relationships?
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