Interoception refers to the ability to detect and interpret internal bodily signals, such as heartbeat or hunger. In autism, differences in interoceptive awareness—either heightened or reduced—can contribute to difficulties in recognizing and... Read more »
Autistic individuals may struggle with friendships due to challenges with social communication, understanding nonverbal cues, and navigating social expectations. These difficulties can lead to misunderstandings, anxiety, and difficulty forming and maintaining friendships.... Read more »
Autism justice sensitivity refers to a heightened sense of fairness, equity, and inclusion, coupled with a strong need to address and correct injustices. In essence, it means being extremely attuned to when... Read more »
The Double Empathy Problem suggests that autistic individuals may experience communication difficulties with non-autistic people due to differences in social interaction styles and communication preferences. When autistic people interact with each other,... Read more »
Emotional regulation is the ability to manage feelings like stress, anxiety, or frustration. Autistic individuals can find this more challenging and might be more emotionally sensitive. They often rely on unique self-soothing... Read more »
Many autistic adults experience heightened emotional sensitivity, feeling emotions intensely and reacting strongly to events. This can involve deep empathy and attunement to others’ feelings, alongside challenges with emotional regulation. While often... Read more »
ADHD and autism frequently co-occur, with studies suggesting up to 50-70% of autistic individuals may also meet ADHD criteria. These conditions share overlapping traits, particularly in emotional regulation. Both can involve difficulties... Read more »
Adult children cutting ties with parents is not a new phenomenon. A 2020 study found that 10% of Americans were estranged from a parent or child (Pillemar, 2020). This situation may be... Read more »
Autistic individuals often seek therapy for co-occurring mental health conditions (such as anxiety and depression) and life challenges. However, traditional therapy may not accommodate autistic traits like sensory sensitivities, communication differences, and... Read more »
While autistic people can make and maintain healthy friendships with others, many autistic people report that they have had bad experiences with toxic friends. It’s not that autistic people are inherently more... Read more »