Have you ever heard of sensory processing disorder? Sensory overwhelm? Sensory integration disorder? Sensory overload? Today, I want to discuss what all this stuff is, and give you some go-to …
Interoception, Thirst, and Sensory Overwhelm
I was talking about interoception last week on Instagram (Post 1, Post 2). Interoception is your eighth sense that lets you know what’s happening inside your body. So, your sense …
4 Tips to Breastfeed When You’re Autistic
While I’m sitting down to write this, I’ve been running this little blog for about 6 months. In that time, I’ve been asked about breastfeeding with autism way more times …
What Does Wellness Mean for Autistics? Talking with Erin Beal About Her Autism Journey.
Erin Beal is here to talk about her adult autism journey, her new Autism Wellness Center, and how the internet autism community got her through. Today, I am thrilled to …
6 of the Best Parenting Podcasts for Neurodivergent Families
I’ve had a couple of emails asking me about the best parenting podcasts for families with autism, ADHD, and other neurodiversity. There are so many amazing parenting podcasts out there! …
My Favorite Earplugs for Autism Sound Sensitivity
I’m autistic, and I have sensory processing disorder, which means I don’t process touch, sound, or lights the same ways as most people. I’m easily overstimulated by loud noises and …
The Diagnosis Journeys of Neurodivergent Women
How can we take better care of neurodiverse women? That’s the question we’re trying to shed some light on today. Rather listen than read this post? This post is based …
How to Define Perseveration in Autism Spectrum Disorder
I was talking to a friend of mine the other day about some common traits of autism spectrum disorder, and the question of how to define perseveration with regards to …
Reflections on Our House Is on Fire: Book Review
Autism, the Challenge & the Gift Reflections on the Thunberg family’s new book, Our House Is on Fire: Scenes of a Family and a Planet in Crisis, by Mike Matejka …
Episode 11: A Struggling, Undiagnosed Autistic Girl in the 1990s
Why Was My Autism Missed? In an earlier episode, I told my own story of being diagnosed autistic as an adult in my 30s, after my young son was diagnosed. …