Meltdowns are not a bad thing: How masking can take a toll
CW: Meltdowns discussed. As you know, I always try and be optimistic and a positive voice on this page. I pride myself on being a role model for my mentees and helping people be better connected. But always being positive is not realistic. And I thought “What message would I like to send my mentees? That they should hide their
What I Wish for the Future
I was proud to be a speaker at the Yellow Ladybugs Symposium ‘Autistic Women & Girls: Mental Health’ on Saturday the 23rd of February. Not only was it a thrill sharing my Autistic lens with the audience, but it was a chance to connect with many likeminded individuals on the Autism Spectrum. Many of them I had an instant rapport
15 Ways D&D Can Help Autistic individuals
Many individuals on the Autism spectrum would love to make friends, but do not know how to proceed. It can be a stressful process socialising with people you are not already acquainted with. Do I have to engage in small talk? Do I talk too little? Am I talking too much? Long talk is much easier, but is the other
10 tips on helping Autistic students transition to high school
The transition from primary school to high school is a big leap for many students – it is another journey in their life and school career. Some children may be excited to try something new, meet new friends, and explore different subjects. However, for many students on the spectrum, it is a very difficult time. For many individuals on the
#TakeTheMaskOff campaign
The #TaketheMaskOff campaign was started by Kieran Rose (The Autistic Advocate) and Hanna Molesworth (Do I Look Autistic Yet?) to spread awareness and acceptance about Autism and masking. Masking, also known as camouflaging, is very common in the Autism community, and can lead to burnout. Women on the spectrum in particular tend to mask, which can lead them to slip