My Problem with Autistic Meltdowns
Russell James
June 10, 2021
Autistic meltdowns are an inevitable and necessary part of our lives. When they become part of the shame-rage cycle, we start to see problems.
Autistic Traits
But doesn’t everyone wear a mask?
rwarren3
May 1, 2021
Rae Warren talks about masking is something everyone does, but autistic people are forced to wear a mask.
Autism Awareness does not prevent Autistic Masking. Autistic Acceptance does.
Sumayya Hasan Akhtar
April 19, 2021
On Autistic Masking Image Description: Words forming the silhouette of a head from the side. The words are common phrases that people use that encourage
Living with Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
April
March 20, 2021
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria is common in neurodivergent people and people with complex trauma. This article explains what it’s like.
Sensory Processing is Only Half the Story: Movement Differences in Autistic People
Michelle Sara
March 14, 2021
Understanding “autism” as a sensory-movement disability, rather than as a social disability, might help autistic people to not only better understand ourselves, but to better understand other autistic people, as well.
A Strategy to Help Autistic Kids be Less Afraid of Storms– Or Anything Else
Terra Vance
March 11, 2021
NeuroClastic CEO, Terra Vance teams up with autistic Meteorologist JP Kalb to help you support your autistic child through a fear of storms.
Spectrum Critters Comics: What is Masking?
artsaflame
March 5, 2021
Even the Spectrum Critters have to deal with the expectations of masking sometimes, but it doesn’t change who they are! You are perfect just the way you are, too.
What I Wish Neurotypicals Knew About Meltdowns
Jude Clee
February 25, 2021
After a poorly-timed meltdown at a wedding, Jude Clee thinks about what she wished people understood about meltdowns.
Sia’s Film, Music: Who to Ignore, Who to Listen to, and Why
Cheyenne Thornton
February 12, 2021
Listening to the wrong people can have a devastating impact on the Autistic community. The right organizations can push us into a more inclusive and accepting future for Autistic children.
Chronic catatonia? Order yourself into action
consentsquad
January 18, 2021
“It turns out that there are ways for me to be the one giving myself orders instead. Harnessing the energy of automatic obedience can, on a good day, transform chronic catatonia from a weakness into a strength.”
