Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance in Adults With Autism
When everyday requests start to feel like pressure, even simple tasks can lead to stress, procrastination, or withdrawal. For some, this pattern doesn’t fit the usual picture of autism. Others may recognize it in themselves but can’t explain why expectations feel so heavy. Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) often shapes how an autistic adult navigates work, […]
Tips to Manage + Reduce Anxiety in Autistic Adults
Anxiety can show up in many ways for autistic adults — restlessness, tense thoughts, or a constant sense of being on edge. From the outside, it may seem to come out of nowhere, but often it builds quietly over time. For some, it’s the result of navigating environments that feel unpredictable or overwhelming. For others, […]
Why Sleep Is So Hard for Autistic Adults + How to Improve It
Sleep problems are common in autistic adults and can affect mood, focus, and overall quality of life. For those who need more day-to-day support, these challenges can feel even heavier, impacting not just rest but the ability to participate fully in daily routines. What makes sleep so difficult often runs deeper than simply “going to […]
Understanding & Managing Emotional Dysregulation in Autistic Adults
Supporting an autistic adult through intense emotions can feel overwhelming — for them and for you. Emotional outbursts, shutdowns, or lingering frustration may not make sense from the outside, but they often come from a deeper place. What might look like overreacting is often a sign that the individual is overstimulated, exhausted, or emotionally flooded […]
Life Skills for Autistic Adults: Benefits & How to Teach Them
It’s understandable to feel overwhelmed when you’re trying to support the development of life skills for adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). There’s a lot to figure out, and knowing what will actually make a difference can be hard. However, with the right support and approach, it’s possible to build skills that lead to more […]
Understanding Autism Burnout: Signs, Effects, + How to Recover
Autism burnout isn’t just everyday tiredness or stress; it’s a deep, often disabling shutdown that can last weeks, months, or even years.
Autism Masking: Understanding a Common Experience in the Autistic Community
Everyone hides parts of themselves at times — it’s a natural aspect of the human experience. Many of us behave differently around close friends than we do with parents, bosses, or co-workers, for instance. This is a perfectly normal instinct that typically stems from a desire to fit in and connect with the people around […]
Can You Have Autism and BPD at the Same Time?
Diagnosing mental health disorders and developmental conditions is an ongoing process. Sometimes a set of symptoms appears to be one condition but turns out to be another after further observation or attempts at treatment. Differentiating between various conditions can be a challenge, especially when someone experiences symptoms of multiple conditions. For example, both autism spectrum […]
The Many Benefits of a Sensory Room For Adults With Autism
Do you ever find yourself tapping your fingers on your desk when you’re bored or fidgeting with your hair or clothes when you feel nervous? These small physical movements can provide a sense of relief when you’re emotionally overwhelmed. Most people carry out these behaviors absentmindedly without considering their positive effects. However, people with autism […]
Handling the Holidays When a Loved One Has Autism
The holiday season can be an incredibly stressful time of year. No matter which specific holidays you celebrate they tend to come with a lot of disruption to your everyday routine. You have a lot to balance all at once, from time off work to your kids on break from school to traveling to visiting […]