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The Ultimate Autism Holiday Gift Guide
Thoughtful ideas that celebrate sensory joy for all ages! From sensory seekers to sensory avoiders, find great ideas for presents and stocking stuffers here.
The Ultimate Autism Holiday Gift Guide
Thoughtful ideas that celebrate sensory joy for all ages! From sensory seekers to sensory avoiders, find great ideas for presents and stocking stuffers here.
7 Movies About Autism
Check out one of these films that focus on under-represented groups within the autism community: nonspeakers, girls and women, and Autistic people of color.
7 Movies About Autism
Check out one of these films that focus on under-represented groups within the autism community: nonspeakers, girls and women, and Autistic people of color.
Autism vs. Unexpected Changes –The Battle
AuDHD can make dealing with sudden changes in plans challenging. Here’s how our neurodiversity specialist, Rose, manages those changes.
Autism vs. Unexpected Changes –The Battle
AuDHD can make dealing with sudden changes in plans challenging. Here’s how our neurodiversity specialist, Rose, manages those changes.
Halloween Sensory Activities and Sensory Sensit...
For kids with sensory issues (including some Autistic kids), Halloween can be a challenging time. Here are some accommodations–and some fun activities–to plan.
Halloween Sensory Activities and Sensory Sensit...
For kids with sensory issues (including some Autistic kids), Halloween can be a challenging time. Here are some accommodations–and some fun activities–to plan.
Clashes Between “Autism Parents” & Autistic Adu...
Parents of Autistic kids and Autistic adults frequently clash online. TJ offers her perspective as both a mom and Autistic person for how they can communicate better with each other.
Clashes Between “Autism Parents” & Autistic Adu...
Parents of Autistic kids and Autistic adults frequently clash online. TJ offers her perspective as both a mom and Autistic person for how they can communicate better with each other.
Autistics & Regulation Tools: Making a Strong C...
What is dysregulation, why do iPads help, and what do dozens of Autistics have to say about it, in their own words? Read on to find out.
Autistics & Regulation Tools: Making a Strong C...
What is dysregulation, why do iPads help, and what do dozens of Autistics have to say about it, in their own words? Read on to find out.
How Doctors Can Treat Disabled & Autistic Patie...
The five most important ways a medical professional can make medical interactions positive for Autistic people based on my personal experiences.
How Doctors Can Treat Disabled & Autistic Patie...
The five most important ways a medical professional can make medical interactions positive for Autistic people based on my personal experiences.
6 Kids’ Books We Recommend on Autism or Disabil...
Read to an Autistic or Nonspeaking child about kids like them, or help your allistic kids become inclusive, non-judgmental, and accepting with these 6 books.
6 Kids’ Books We Recommend on Autism or Disabil...
Read to an Autistic or Nonspeaking child about kids like them, or help your allistic kids become inclusive, non-judgmental, and accepting with these 6 books.
Bened Life's Noelle Patno Discusses PS128, Brai...
Bened Life’s Chief Science Officer Noelle Patno dug into microbiome, PS128, and autism science on a recent episode of the Finding Genius podcast with Richard Jacobs.
Bened Life's Noelle Patno Discusses PS128, Brai...
Bened Life’s Chief Science Officer Noelle Patno dug into microbiome, PS128, and autism science on a recent episode of the Finding Genius podcast with Richard Jacobs.
Parkinson’s and Stress - A YOPD Perspective
At my lowest point in life, I was forced to do a "pushup". I pushed up out of the stress of a new Parkinson's diagnosis, and found the momentum to...
Parkinson’s and Stress - A YOPD Perspective
At my lowest point in life, I was forced to do a "pushup". I pushed up out of the stress of a new Parkinson's diagnosis, and found the momentum to...
Neurodivergent Women’s Self-Care
As an Autistic or AuDHD woman, your self-care needs look a little different from a neurotypical's. Here are some sensory, special interest and menses tips made just for you!
Neurodivergent Women’s Self-Care
As an Autistic or AuDHD woman, your self-care needs look a little different from a neurotypical's. Here are some sensory, special interest and menses tips made just for you!
