Category: Mental health
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Mental health – Routine adjusting — Cynni’s Blog
As you long time readers already know, I am on the spectrum. Or, more bluntly said, I am autistic. I am what they often call “high functioning”, which basically means I have a higher level of self-sustainability. I struggle mostly with social things, and with taking things too litteral. But when I have a decent […]…
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Autism, Bagpuss and consistency
I have just picked up my car from the garage, having passed her MOT. So what does this have to do with autism? She is an old car, 29 years old. In the words of Bagpuss, a bit tatty at the seams. And not keen on hills. Other cars are not keen on her when…
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Committed to Myself — Positively ASD
I took a little break away from blogging as my brain was becoming exhausted from what I call multitasking overload. Committed to Myself — Positively ASD
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Autism Awareness Week. The Dark Side — Our Autism Blog
My girl has a side of Autism that no one likes to talk about. Not even me. A dark side. Many blogs focus on the positives of Autism. The feel good factors. The milestones reached that they weren’t expecting, the achievements. The things to be proud of. But what about the dark side? It exists […]…
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Lost. Autism meltdown. — Our Autism Blog
I sit on the floor, my arms wrapped around her tightly…. ….whilst she kicks and hits and bites. Saving her from hurting herself, hurting me…. ….I just want this to be a hug. She’s screaming, shouting, intent on hurting herself or anyone who is around. Anxiety driven anger thrusting out of every muscle. Every pore […]…
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Tips for Parents — All About Autism
Many families have asked if I had any tips for parents, so I wanted to share a few of my thoughts. Daily Routine Create and maintain a daily routine. Use a daily activity schedule including visual prompts to help your child know what is coming next. Children are used to a set schedule when they…
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Article: For People With Autism, Lockdowns Shatter Routine, Heighten Anxiety — All About Autism
Last week, I wrote about Ryan’s concerns on the continuation of the “shelter in place” and how a firm date for it to end seems to be more a dream than a reality. I talked about his struggles and his heightened anxiety that comes with lack of structure and exercise, which is what he thrives […]…
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A bolt from the blue — The English Introvert
I’ve been reading Musicophilia by Oliver Sacks and the case on the page just suddenly stood out to me. It was describing the severe amnesia of the patient. It said that while he was still able to read and play music on a whim along with talking about subjects that he was previously interested in; […]…
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