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The Autistic Experience of Sensory Overwhelm, Meltdowns, and Shutdowns

2019-12-13
By: Embrace ASD
On: December 13, 2019
In: Autism, Living life, Mental health and trauma, Perception, Self-Help
With: 2 Comments
An autistic exploration and breakdown of how sensory overload, meltdowns, and shutdowns feel in the moment and after the fact.

Demisexuality and autism

2019-09-30
By: Yo Samdy Sam
On: September 30, 2019
In: Autism, Communication, Relationships
With: 0 Comments
A demisexual person doesn’t feel sexual attraction unless a strong bond or emotional connection has been made. Many autistics report being demisexual.
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No, Really, I’m Fine (on Alexithymia)

2019-06-18
By: M
On: June 18, 2019
In: Autism, Communication, Empathy, Experiences, Information, Masking, Perception, Sensory
With: 3 Comments
Alexithymia has never been so thoroughly or thoughtfully defined in all the ways it affects a person who can't feel exactly how it affects them.
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Reader-Submitted Question: Helping autistic tween with explosive emotional reactions

2019-05-16
By: Terra Vance
On: May 16, 2019
In: Autism, Family, Parenting
With: 0 Comments
Aspergian contributors offer advice on how to deal with your autistic tween's explosive emotions.

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