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  • What Is Identity? And What Is Autistic Identity Then?

    What Is Identity? And What Is Autistic Identity Then?

    Identity is everything. It is what makes us who we are. It can be our name, the city we grew up in, our occupation, or even just a hobby that we’re really passionate about. Whatever it is, identity is what gives us a sense of self and allows us to interact with the world around…

  • What Is Identity? And What Is Autistic Identity Then?

    What Is Identity? And What Is Autistic Identity Then?

    Identity is everything. It is what makes us who we are. It can be our name, the city we grew up in, our occupation, or even just a hobby that we’re really passionate about. Whatever it is, identity is what gives us a sense of self and allows us to interact with the world around…

  • How To Travel As An Autistic In 10 Steps

    How To Travel As An Autistic In 10 Steps

    When you travel as an autistic, it can be difficult to know where to start. Most people think of autism as a disability, something that makes it difficult for to function in society. But I would like to share with you my process of traveling as an autistic. Step 1: Buy plane tickets “How to…

  • Why Do Autistic People Mask? On The Outside Looking In

    Why Do Autistic People Mask? On The Outside Looking In

    I don’t understand it I am autistic, and people think I’m weird for not looking like it on the outside. In fact, I have been diagnosed with high-functioning Autistic Savant syndrome with co-morbid ADHD and OCPD. But what they never realized is that without me masking all my symptoms, these socially-inept individuals wouldn’t be able…

  • High-Functioning Autism And Having Encyclopedic Knowledge

    High-Functioning Autism And Having Encyclopedic Knowledge

    Let’s talk about High-Functioning Autism today. High-Functioning autism is a condition in which individuals have difficulty communicating, maintaining relationships with other people, and are often intellectually impaired––to the point of having encyclopedic knowledge (pertaining to an encyclopedia or everything that there is), but not being able to apply that knowledge in real-life situations. An example…

  • What Is Theory Of Mind And What Does It Have To Do With Autism?

    What Is Theory Of Mind And What Does It Have To Do With Autism?

    Theory of mind is the ability to understand that other people have beliefs, desires, and intentions that are different from our own. This ability is crucial for everyday social interactions. For example, it allows us to take another person’s perspective when we communicate with them, and to predict how they will behave in a given…

  • How Do You Date Neurodivergent People?

    How Do You Date Neurodivergent People?

    Have you ever thought about dating a neurodivergent person? Or are you someone who wants to date someone neurodivergent but doesn’t know how? Here are some tips!                1. Recognize that neurodivergence can be fluid. While many people think of autism as a binary – either they have it, or they don’t – there are actually…

  • Are Neurodivergent People More Liberal?

    Are Neurodivergent People More Liberal?

    It’s a long-standing stereotype that neurodivergent people tend towards the political left, but is it true? Some claim that this is not the case at all and cite examples of famous right wingers who have been diagnosed with Autism or ADHD. In response, others counter that these particular individuals may be outliers in terms of…

  • I Am Autistic, What Exactly Is Dignity?

    I Am Autistic, What Exactly Is Dignity?

    What is dignity, exactly? Dignity has been described as “the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect.” It’s the inherent value that each person possesses, simply because they are alive. It’s the feeling that you matter, that your life has a purpose, and that you are not disposable. When a person experiences dignity, it…

  • What Exactly Does Lived Experience Mean When Talking About Mental Health Conditions Like Autism And ADHD?

    What Exactly Does Lived Experience Mean When Talking About Mental Health Conditions Like Autism And ADHD?

    What exactly does lived experience mean when talking about mental health conditions like autism and ADHD? Well, the answer is not as apparent as it might appear at first glance.                Lived experience refers to a person with a particular condition sharing their own personal experiences of how that condition affects them on a day-to-day basis.…