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Category: Life Hacks

Good Socialization Does Wonders for My Anxiety
Coping, Life Hacks, Living in the NT World

Good Socialization Does Wonders for My Anxiety

February 20, 2020

Socialization isn’t easy for most of us on the autism spectrum.  Every interaction is fraught with unspoken cues that we may miss, having to watch the tone and volume of our voices, all that social calculus.  Often, we try to mask our way through it […]

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Adulting for Autistics the Power of Clothes for Confidence
Autistic Adulthood, Coping, Life Hacks, Living in the NT World

Adulting For Autistics: The Power of Clothes for Confidence

January 9, 2020

As the saying goes, clothes make the man – or woman.  As autistic adults, we can use this idea to our advantage to give us more confidence in social or overwhelming situations.  When we feel good, we can cope better.  When we feel at ease, […]

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Don't Let New Year's Resolutions Become Obsessions
Autistic Adulthood, Life Hacks

Don’t Let New Year’s Resolutions Become Obsessions

January 2, 2020

Happy New Year, everybody!  I hope you all had the New Year’s celebration you wanted, whether that was at home on the couch or out with friends.  About this time every year, people go nuts over making changes in their lives via New Year’s Resolutions.  […]

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Helpingg Autistic Kids Have a Great Holiday Season
Autistic Adulthood, Coping, Life Hacks

Helping Autistic Kids Have a Great Holiday Season

November 21, 2019

It’s the holidays, and if you think you’re stressed out with all the extra activity, imagine how the autistic kids in your life are feeling!  All kids, NT or otherwise, go a little crazy this time of year, what with toys and parties and all […]

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Self-Care During the Holidays
Autistic Adulthood, Life Hacks

Self-Care During the Holidays

November 14, 2019

Well, it’s already mid-November, which means it’s time to start thinking about your own self-care during the holiday season.  In just about a week or so, everyone’s lives are going to get seriously busy.  There’ll be family obligations, work parties, and if you have kids, […]

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When and Why to Control Your Stims
Autistic Adulthood, Coping, Life Hacks

When and Why You Might Want to Control Your Stims

September 12, 2019

I’m a big believer in stimming.  Even before I knew I was autistic, I was always a big stimmer – constantly fidgeting, bouncing, biting things, etc.  In general, I think everyone should be free to stim as they like.  But I also have a controversial […]

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Less Socializing Is More
Coping, Life Hacks, Living in the NT World

Less Socializing Is More

July 9, 2019

A big part of my autistic experience is the fact that I have no social circuits.  I’m just not programmed for social niceties, small talk, chit chat, etc.  Over time, I’ve managed to write some scripts for myself, but it doesn’t come naturally.  It requires […]

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Social skills groups for autistic aspie girls
Coping, Life Hacks

Social Skills Groups for Autistic/Aspie Girls

June 20, 2019

When I first began seriously looking into getting a diagnosis, I spent a lot of time searching for autism symptoms specific to girls and women and one of the most prolific sources I found was Dr. Tony Attwood.  I recognize that Dr. Attwood may be controversial […]

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Structure Sets You Up for Success
Autistic Adulthood, Life Hacks

Adulting for Autistics: Set Yourself Up for Success with Structure

June 13, 2019

Living independently as an autistic adult can be a real challenge, largely due to our executive function problems.  Between keeping your home clean, keeping yourself and your family fed, maintaining your own hygiene and laundry, and going to work regularly, it seems like there are […]

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Father's Day gifts for autism dads and autistic dads
Autistic Adulthood, Life Hacks

Father’s Day Gifts for Autism Dads and Autistic Dads

June 3, 2019

Men are notoriously hard to buy for.  While lots of guys will tell friends and family not to get them anything for birthdays and keep their requests simple for Christmas, Father’s Day presents its own kind of challenge.  When Dad or kids or both are […]

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