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Photo by Mohammad O Siddiqui  on Unsplash For many autistic people, living in a shared home can be complicated. While having your own room may feel safe, communal areas like kitchens, bathrooms or living rooms can feel overwhelming. The kitchen in particular is often avoided—even when you are hungry or need to prepare food. This isn’t about being antisocial or unwilling to join in. Shared spaces can present very real challenges that make them feel off limits. Why Shared Space

Photo by Anne Nygård  on Unsplash When we hear the phrase self-care, many people think of bubble baths, yoga, or spa days. But for...

Photo by Aleksandr Ledogorov  on Unsplash Mindfulness is often described as a helpful way to manage stress, anxiety and overwhelm. But...

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...

Sleep difficulties are common among autistic children and adults. Research shows that autistic people are more likely to experience...

Stress and anxiety are common experiences for many of us, but autistic people can encounter these feelings particularly intensely. A...

What do buckets have to do with stress? Quite a bit, it turns out... Understanding The Stress Bucket Imagine carrying a bucket throughout...

We rarely let the battery on our mobile phones run out. Our personal energy reserves, though—that's another story. This is especially...