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Social Interaction and Autism

Photo by Baruk Granda on Unsplash Some autistic people experience social interaction differently. This article explains what those differences might look like and shares some supportive strategies. What is Social Interaction? Social interaction is how we engage with others and build relationships. For autistic people, the “unwritten rules” of socialising can feel confusing or exhausting. This isn't a lack of desire to connect, but rather a difference in how social sig

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Social Communication and Autism

Photo by Glenn Carstens-Peters on Unsplash Some autistic people can struggle with social communication. This article explains what social communication is and shares some supportive strategies. What is Social Communication? Social communication is how we use language and gestures (including body language) to share meaning with others. It involves not just the words we say, but also how we say them and how we interpret what others say to us. Autistic people can ha

Mar 9

What Are Sensory Differences?

Photo by Vitaly Gariev on Unsplash Research suggests that up to 95% of autistic people experience sensory differences. This article describes our eight sensory systems and explains the terms sensory processing, sensory overload, and sensory seeking. Some suggestions for managing sensory needs are included at the end of the article. Sensory Systems Most people are familiar with the five external senses: sight , hearing , smell , touch , and taste . However, we have th

Mar 2

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Social Imagination and Autism

Photo by Kaleb Nimz on Unsplash Some autistic people can experience social imagination differently. This article explains social imagination and shares some supportive strategies. What is Social Imagination? Social imagination is the ability to understand and predict other people’s behaviour, even when it isn't stated out loud. It helps us imagine “what if” scenarios and understand abstract concepts. For autistic people, this doesn't mean a lack of creativity—man

Feb 25

What is Autism?

Photo by Mick Haupt on Unsplash We know that lots of people with different backgrounds and experiences read our articles. If you happen to be fairly new to learning about autism, this article is a great place to start. In it, we aim to answer the following questions: What is autism and the autistic spectrum? How many people are autistic? Is autism a disability? What is Autism and the Autistic Spectrum? Autism is a neuro-developmental condition. It is not a lea

Feb 4

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