I was diagnosed with Autism at 21. It explains why I struggled for so long, but what do I do now? Now, I don’t know if I’ll ever be able to make friends or connections with people. I’m independent and I’m finally on the right track with school, but I really don’t have...
I’ve done a lot of work with ASD (Autism), where we frequently work with a team of professionals to support adult children to build a roadmap to success. Care coordination is an essential part of success between psychiatrists, therapists, and any occupational help or even wrap-around progra...
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As the parent of five kids, Sadie is no stranger to feeling overwhelmed. Most of her kids have left the nest, but one adult daughter has severe autism and can’t live or work on her own. Facing the end of school-based support services, Sadie has to figure out what comes next for he...
Introducing a child to autism is a tough job. But it is well known that byexplaining autism to your child, you can reinforce a positive attitude and nurture self-acceptance in them. Ask the child’s parents to have this conversation with their child whenever necessary. ...
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What are effective ways to cope with synesthesia? Many people who have synesthesia believe that it's the most normal and natural thing in the world for them. They may have few or no problems functioning; in fact, they may find that their synesthesia helps them function better and enhances ...
You might also have Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD), which tends to manifest in folks with ADHD or autism3https://www.additudemag.com/rejection-sensitive-dysphoria-adhd-emotional-dysregulation/. If you have RSD, rejection can cause you to dysregulate, where your nervous system becomes emotio...
It’s increasingly common for someone to be diagnosed with a condition such as ADHD or autism as an adult. A diagnosis often brings relief, but it can also come with as many questions as answers. Subscribe Issue Archive Back Today News How Fans Can Cope With Loss Parental Stress ...
I am not perfect and he does have his good spots. I have quite high standards and can be a rigid thinker (autism) so can be a bit of a nag. When he's in the right mood, he can work very hard and is actually a much better housekeeper than I am when he does it. ...