empathy
Content Note: in this article I talk about what I see as a misunderstanding regarding autistic people and their experience of empathy.
Disruptive behaviour
Content Note: in this article I challenge the idea that disruptive behaviour needs to be controlled, and suggest an alternative approach.
5 ways to support someone through a meltdown
Content note: this article talks about the experience of having a meltdown, and explains ways you can support someone during and after a meltdown.
meltdown
Content note: In this this post I describe my experience of a sensory overload induced meltdown. It may be triggering for some people.
A severe problem
Content note: In this article I address some of the problematic ways autism is stereotyped and stigmatised, with some focus on severity labels, or functioning labels.
5 ways to meet neurodivergent children’s needs without using behaviour modification strategies.
Content note: this article contains 5 suggestions of ways to meet neurodivergent children’s needs without using behaviour modification strategies
Thoughts on criticism
Content note: In this article I share memories from my childhood, situational mutism and other communication challenges, and my response to people who criticise me because I am Autistic.
Every moment is a learning moment
People learn all the time.
Think about it. We are all always learning.
