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10 Hidden Childhood Autistic Traits That Make Sense Now

The early signs that are easily missed in Autistic Children

Feb 19

10 Hidden Childhood Autistic Traits That Make Sense Now

Feb 19

I Met My Younger Self For Coffee This Morning

A Conversation Across Time

Feb 7

I Met My Younger Self For Coffee This Morning

Feb 7

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The Truth About Being Autistic And Gifted

and 5 Surprising Signs That You Could Be Both

Feb 3

The Truth About Being Autistic And Gifted

Feb 3

Elon Musk’s Nazi Salute Has Nothing To Do With Autism

Being autistic doesn’t make someone a raging white supremacist.

Jan 21

Elon Musk’s Nazi Salute Has Nothing To Do With Autism

Jan 21

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6 Unexpected Ways ‘High-Functioning’ Autism Affects My Life

How ‘High-Functioning’ Autism Shapes My Everday World: Beyond The Stereotypes

Jan 21

6 Unexpected Ways ‘High-Functioning’ Autism Affects My Life

Jan 21

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6 Devastating Life Challenges I’ve Faced As An Autistic Woman

From misdiagnosis to burnout: Navigating a world that isn’t built for us almost broke me

Jan 13

6 Devastating Life Challenges I’ve Faced As An Autistic Woman

Jan 13

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7 Surprising Reasons Why ‘Everyone’ Thinks They’re Autistic

Reasons why Autism & ADHD diagnoses are on the rise in 2025

Jan 7

7 Surprising Reasons Why ‘Everyone’ Thinks They’re Autistic

Jan 7

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10 Toxic Traits Of The Autistic ‘Manic Pixie Dream Girl’

Say It With Me…’ Manic Pixie Dream Girls’ are simply a fantasy & autistic.

Dec 16, 2024

10 Toxic Traits Of The Autistic ‘Manic Pixie Dream Girl’

Dec 16, 2024

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21 Last-Minute Gift Ideas For Autistic People

Something for everyone’s budget that all autistic people will appreciate this Christmas!

Dec 9, 2024

21 Last-Minute Gift Ideas For Autistic People

Dec 9, 2024

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9 Warning Signs That You’re Experiencing An Autistic Meltdown Now

From Overwhelm to Meltdown: Spotting The Red Flags

Dec 4, 2024

9 Warning Signs That You’re Experiencing An Autistic Meltdown Now

Dec 4, 2024

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9 Revealing Yet Subtle Signs Of ADHD In Autistic Women

The chances are that you’re probably both

Nov 26, 2024

9 Revealing Yet Subtle Signs Of ADHD In Autistic Women

Nov 26, 2024

Things I Never Got To Say To The Man Who Abused Me

My therapist said this could help…so here goes nothing.

Nov 12, 2024

Things I Never Got To Say To The Man Who Abused Me

Nov 12, 2024

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10 Odd Quirks That Were Hidden Autistic & ADHD Traits

The Weird, Wonderful and apparent signs that I wasn’t just odd but neurodivergent

Nov 11, 2024

10 Odd Quirks That Were Hidden Autistic & ADHD Traits

Nov 11, 2024

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7 Urgent Signs That You’re In Autistic Burnout Right Now

The Things That Are Staring You In The Face To Take A Break Before You Breakdown

Nov 4, 2024

7 Urgent Signs That You’re In Autistic Burnout Right Now

Nov 4, 2024

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7 Tell-Tale Signs of Autism In Adult Women

How Autism Presents Differently in Women And What To Look Out For

Oct 15, 2024

7 Tell-Tale Signs of Autism In Adult Women

Oct 15, 2024

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This Is What Really Happens When You’re Autistic & Pregnant

A candid take on my autistic pregnancy so far

Oct 14, 2024

This Is What Really Happens When You’re Autistic & Pregnant

Oct 14, 2024

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5 Toxic Reasons Why It’s Harmful To Call Autism A ‘Superpower’

When ‘Superpowers’ backfire and the harm in sugarcoating Autism

Oct 9, 2024

5 Toxic Reasons Why It’s Harmful To Call Autism A ‘Superpower’

Oct 9, 2024

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7 Painful Ways Masking Hides My Autism

There’s more to me than meets the eye

Sep 19, 2024

7 Painful Ways Masking Hides My Autism

Sep 19, 2024

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9 Autistic Ways You’re Stimming And Don’t Realise It

The ordinary, the ‘weird’ and the obvious ways I’ve been stimming my entire life

Sep 13, 2024

9 Autistic Ways You’re Stimming And Don’t Realise It

Sep 13, 2024

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7 Hidden Autistic Traits That Look Like Social Anxiety

Sometimes we’re more than just shy or awkward

Sep 4, 2024

7 Hidden Autistic Traits That Look Like Social Anxiety

Sep 4, 2024

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