emotions

Mental Health Therapy for Nonspeakers

Trevor Byrd, teen Nonspeaker, writes about the benefits of therapy for Nonspeakers whose emotional needs are often overlooked in the push for interventions.

Majestic Smokey Mountains

A mighty poem about the majesty of an ancient mountain range by Nonspeaking poet Rishi Jena.

My Problem with Autistic Meltdowns: Part Two

Autistic meltdowns have made me a better person. It’s strange to frame it like this, but it’s true. I’ve come to a place where I am grateful for them, and I welcome them into my home.

Explosion of Emotion

Ryan Lee confronts the myth that autistic people are stoic and lack emotional depth. He discusses the pain of losing connections and relationships.

photo of a sparkling background. there is a tree in focus inside a crystal ball on a prism block.

Alexithymia: The forest and the trees

Alexithymia is difficulty recognizing and identifying emotions. How one person used autistic strengths like attention to detail to improve emotional awareness.

The alexithymia & autism guide

Alexithymia is so common among autistic people that it is commonly mistaken for autism itself. In this post, I explain what alexithymia is and how it presents itself in autism.

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