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The Six HARMFUL Ways Autistics MASK ft. ‘Unmasking Autism’

How do we mask? Masking is a complex, often misunderstood aspect of the autistic experience. Here are six ways autistic people engage in masking and how it impacts our lives....

Ways I Accommodate Myself As An Autistic Adult

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M088jbfPal0 Ways I Accommodate Myself As An Autistic Adult Por: DanaAndersen Fecha de publicación: 18 de enero de 2024 Fuente: YouTube ...

What it’s like being an Autistic parent

Parenting as an Autistic adult is a unique experience. We face parenting challenges that our neurotypical peers do not. Being an Autistic parent means going out of our comfort zone...

Will my relationship survive? | 8 Neurodivergent Insights

In this video I'm sharing 8 insights I gleaned from my past relationship of 17 years after going through a divorce in 2023. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgkXEfl41KA Will my relationship survive? | 8 Neurodivergent Insights Por: MomontheSpectrum Fecha...

Neurodivergence and Entrepreneurship

In this video I wanted to go more in depth into WHY neurodivergent people gravitate towards business startups, give some advice for those of you who would like to start...

Mind You Misconceptions: Autism Speaks Addresses autistic employees

In this episode, we cover three popular misconceptions: 1. There are no benefits to hiring autistic people 2. Autistic employees are not capable of leadership opportunities 3. Autistic employees can’t...

Autistic Adults and Employment (and Why We Struggle)

Autistic adults have unique employment challenges. As an autistic woman, I struggle to find belonging in the workplace, underemployment, unemployment, and burnout. I created this video to shed light on...

Autistic Dating: How to find a Partner while being true to yourself (4 Essential Steps)

Dive into the complexities of "Autistic Dating" in Part 2 of the Unmasking in Relationships series. Last week, we discussed the different unmasking strategies in existing Relationships in order to...

The 4 Steps of Unmasking in Relationships: Being True to Yourself and Your Partner – Part 1

Being true to yourself and your partner is crucial, but unmasking in relationships carries an inherent risk. That's why it's called being vulnerable because there is a risk of getting...

Examining the Transition to Adulthood in Autism: Challenges and Opportunities in the Aim of Thriving

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_x4SbAHobM Examining the Transition to Adulthood in Autism: Challenges and Opportunities in the Aim of Thriving Por: Autism-org Fecha de publicación: 6 de septiembre de 2023 Fuente: YouTube ...

Autism in the Workplace with Emma Sharman from Neurodivergent Emabler

In this video I'm joined by Emma Sharman, the Neurodivergent Emabler to discuss her incredible (and free) resource, "Workplace Adjustments for Executive Dysfunction." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8umvDj-MbHM Autism in the Workplace with Emma Sharman from...

Autistic adult tests out sensory products

Join me as I review some exciting sensory products, many of them recommended by an occupational therapist! Sensory play is not just for kids, autistic adults can also benefit from...

Autistic Masking & Romantic Relationships

After realising that I am masking in front of my husband I started thinking about the reality for many late diagnosed autistic people who were in a relationship before getting...

Transitions to adulthood for youth on the autism spectrum: Improving outcomes by supporting families

When supporting individuals on the autism spectrum, it is important to consider the role of the family. Parents often provide critical assistance to their autistic sons and daughters during the...

Autism & Developing Authentic Relationships – My Autistic Experience

I'm covering a reader question: "wondering if you could cover the topic of connecting with other people, and building friendships while on the spectrum." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqiBINRkx_M Autism & Developing Authentic Relationships - My...

Conversations about Autism: Transition to Adulthood: Community Based Services

Please tune in this evening for another exciting “Conversations About Autism” episode. Tonight’s moderator, David Eaton, will lead the discussion topic: Transition to Adulthood: Community-Based Services (The College Experience). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pm7wBAv5Dm8 Conversations about...