Are Autistic Brains Different From Neurotypical Brains?

Turns Out “Wired Differently” Wasn’t Just a Metaphor

Jul 3 • 

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June 2025

What Happened to Asperger's Syndrome?

From Diagnosis to Disappearance: The Complicated Legacy of Asperger’s Syndrome

Jun 17 • 

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You’re Not Broken, You’re Just Autistic: 20 Signs You Missed

If You Relate to This List, You Might Be on the Spectrum (And That’s Okay)

Jun 13 • 

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May 2025

Weaponized Confusion: When "Not Getting It" Serves a Purpose

Learn to recognize when people deliberately misunderstand you to avoid accountability, maintain power, or silence your voice. Essential for navigating…

May 29 • 

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Tips & Tricks for Managing Executive Dysfunction

Sticky Notes, Timers, and Chaos: A Survival Guide for the Scattered Mind

May 14 • 

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Breathing Social Air: Understanding the Autistic Experience

Understanding the Mental Marathon Behind Autistic Social Interactions

May 8 • 

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April 2025

The Art of the Steal: How "Fair Compromises" Become Unfair Fast

Discover how to identify one-sided compromises that drain your energy. Learn to set boundaries when "meeting in the middle" becomes an unfair game of…

Apr 11 • 

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March 2025

A Different Perspective on Kintsugi

Beyond the kintsugi metaphor: when is a relationship broken beyond repair? Learn when to stop mending toxic connections and preserve your gold for…

Mar 12 • 

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January 2025

A Knight in Shining Armor

Life isn’t a fairytale, and no knight in shining armor will save you. Through struggle, survival, and growth, I learned many truths.

Jan 5 • 

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October 2024

Landing in Holland: The Grief of a Late Diagnosis

A late autism diagnosis can feel like expecting Italy but landing in Holland: unexpected, disorienting, yet full of beauty. Grieve the past, but embrace…

Oct 24, 2024 • 

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September 2024

The Three Levels of Autism

Autism is now diagnosed in levels based on support needs. Learn about Level 1, 2, and 3 autism, what they mean, and how they impact daily life and…

Sep 1, 2024 • 

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August 2024

Potential Signs of Autism

Wondering if you or a loved one is autistic? Explore key signs, symptoms, and traits of autism, from social challenges to sensory sensitivities and…

Aug 1, 2024 • 

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