Tag: Mental health
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International Asperger’s Day
Today is International Asperger’s Day Asperger’s is part of the Autism Spectrum Condition, part of the Neurodiverse Conditions. People with Asperger’s have great skills, a different way of thinking, and have contributed greatly to the modern world. It, and autism, should be celebrated and accepted. #autismawareness #autism #mentalhealth #aspergers #nationalaspergers #aspergerssyndrome #aspergersawareness #aspergerslife #ASD #asdawareness…
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Autistic ways – fidgeting, emotional regulation
I’ve just watched a video talking about the similarities between autism and ADHD, which was very interesting. There are similarities. What was more interesting though, was that I noticed early on the speaker had a ball which he periodically bounced, held, fidgeted with. To many people this might seen strange, a disruption. Ask how was…
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Autistic Pride Day
Autistic Pride Day is 18 June. Tomorrow. Autism brings so many skills and insights into the world. Made the modern world possible, and enabled us to survive many situations and thrive. Just think Alan Turing, Nikola Tesla, Steve Jobs, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerburg. Not to mention those in entertainment, art, sport. Everywhere. Yet it can…
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Autism and work – To disclose or not to disclose
Autism is a neurological condition, affecting how the world is seen, understood and interacted with, and affects autistic responses to it. A differently wired brain, bringing great skills. And people with the condition are protected from discrimination by Employments laws, so why should there be any questions about whether or not you should disclose this…
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Autistic? Or Just “Quirky”? — More Good Days – Parenting Blog
As a parent educator and as a parent of autistic kids, I’ve had conversations with people about “how autistic is he”, “is she high functioning autistic” and “how do you know if your kid is autistic, or just ‘quirky’.” This post covers how to think about the autism SPECTRUM, and about questions of whether and…
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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 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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