Sensory Overload What is it? And how does it happen? Sensory overload means that an autistic person has reached or surpassed their capacity for processing sensory stimulus and the input in which their brain process that stimulus effectively. This tends to happen because many autistic individuals have heightened or atypical sensory sensitivities, meaning sounds, lights, textures, smells, or other sensory stimuli may be perceived as far more intense than their neurotypical peer

Bucket list goal # 39 is to Publish 10 books . This blogpost will list out and keep up with the books I've published so far. Mainly for myself to stay on track and know where abouts I am at. But also, so you guys can keep up with me if you so wish. This blogpost will be continuously updated. Deep in the Cellar BLURB: On the last warm summer night before college, two best friends take a midnight walk through the woods, one final adventure before real life begins. But under th

Bucket list goal # 775 is to Write 100 lists . This blogpost will list out and keep up with the lists I've already done so far. Mainly for myself to stay on track and now where abouts I am at. But also, so you guys can keep up with me if you so wish. This blogpost will be continuously updated. 100 Things about me. 100 Things I grew up with. 100 Things I like. 100 Things I dislike. 100 Thing I believe in. 100 Weird facts about me. 20 Inspirational quotes. 27 Things Portuguese

First off, I would like to begin this blogpost by explaining that Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition and not a disease. Which means, that there is no cure. Saying that, for many individuals, medication can help manage certain traits or co-occurring conditions (conditions that commonly co-occur alongside autism). While medication may not be a solution for all traits or coo-morbidities, it can be an important part of a broader treatment plan that

“To change your life, you must start, quite simply, by changing the way you see it.” — Amber Lyon in You Are A Magnet

Dissociation is a fascinating but often misunderstood phenomenon. It involves a sense of detachment from reality, one’s self, or the...

A funny, sarcastic skit of things to never say to an Autistic person. (And things I have personally heard people say to me.)

It's not just a hobby. Special Interests Hyperfocus -A special interest is a specific interest in a topic. -Hyperfocus is absorption in a...

During hyperfocus, the world becomes quiet. What is hyperfocus? The term hyperfocus is commonly used with reference to neurodivergences...

Special interests vary from person to person, but there are a handful of topics us Autistics tend to move towards. Special interests are...