The Genius Autist Trope: A Blessing or a Burden in TV and Film?
Autistic characters in media are often cast as the misunderstood geniuses: the chess prodigy who…
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Executive Dysfunction and Me: How I Actually Get Stuff Done
Imagine your brain as a bustling city, each thought and task a car traveling along…
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Color, Calm, and Creativity: How Art Therapy and DIY Crafts Help My Autistic Brain
Art has always been more than just a hobby for me—it’s a lifeline. On days…
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Hyperfocus: The Double-Edged Sword of My Autistic Brain
I’ll be honest—there’s nothing quite like hyperfocus. It’s intoxicating, consuming, and, for a brief moment,…
Autism and Medication: The Messy Truth About Pills, Booze, and Weed
I was 19 the first time a doctor suggested medication. Not for autism—because, newsflash, there…
The Spoon Theory and Autism: Why Energy Management Is Crucial
I first came across The Spoon Theory when I was spiraling into yet another burnout.…
Sensory Hangovers Are a Thing, and Here’s How I Survive Them
Picture this: You’ve just spent an evening at a crowded party. The music was loud,…
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“You’re Obsessed with Autism”: Why I Won’t Stop Talking About It
“You talk about autism all the time.” “You never used to mention this stuff before.”…
Autism Myths I’ve Had to Debunk (Yes, I Like Eye Contact Sometimes)
The first time someone told me, “But you don’t look autistic,” I didn’t know whether…
Why Self-Care for Autistics Looks Different (and That’s Okay)
Self-care has become a buzzword, plastered across Instagram in pastel fonts with pictures of bubble…