Understanding Spoon Theory
Why some days you have 12 spoons and other days you wake up with 3. A framework for understanding limited energy.
Stimming is Good, Actually
Rocking, flapping, spinning—these aren't behaviors to suppress. They're how we regulate, process, and express.
Sensory Processing Explained
Why fluorescent lights feel like assault and certain textures are unbearable. Your sensory experience is valid.
The Cost of Masking
Hiding who you are to fit in comes at a price. Understanding masking is the first step to unmasking safely.
Meltdowns & Shutdowns
What happens when the nervous system is overwhelmed. They're not choices—they're signals that need understanding.
Self-Advocacy 101
How to ask for what you need, set boundaries, and navigate systems that weren't designed with you in mind.
Workplace Accommodations
What accommodations exist, how to request them, and why asking for support isn't asking for special treatment.
The Neurodiversity Paradigm
Moving beyond the medical model. Autism isn't a disease to cure—it's a way of being human.
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