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In this episode of the podcast, Martine speaks with Sue Fleming from Autism Guernsey about the intersection between autism and mental health. Their conversation explores some reasons why autistic people are more likely to struggle with mental health conditions, as well as some strategies for autistic children, teens, and adults to promote positive mental health. Find out more about the podcast here.

Photo by Alexas_Fotos on Unsplash Many autistic people find it difficult to identify or describe their emotions. This is a common experience known as alexithymia. This article explains what it is and shares some supportive strategies. What is it? Alexithymia is not a lack of emotion; rather, it is a difficulty in understanding and expressing them. People with alexithymia often struggle to identify what they are feeling in the moment and find it hard to explain those feeli

An emotional toolbox is a set of strategies, tools, or techniques that you can use to manage, process, and cope with emotions. It is a...

One of the most commonly expressed myths about autism is that autistic people don’t feel emotions or empathy. This misconception not only...