Am I Neurodivergent? Understanding Neurodiversity And Its Value is Key
Understanding neurodiversity is acceptance that everyone is unique, and that differences are simply a human variation.
October 19, 2025
My Autism Mind Blog Posts
Are Horror Movies Good Entertainment? If You Love Fear Factor
It’s common to watch scary movies during the Halloween season to get into the holiday spirit. But are horror movies good options for individuals with autism?
September 30, 2025
Do You Know Your Flavor of Autistic Spectrum Disorders?
Have you ever been asked what flavor of autism are you? It is a casual way of asking about your autistic spectrum disorders. Learn more about this strange question.
May 27, 2025
Alexithymia Symptoms: Is Emotional Blindness A Thing?
Alexithymia symptoms are characterized by difficulty identifying and describing one’s own emotions. It can impact mental health and interpersonal relationships.
May 25, 2025
Sensory Integration Dysfunction? A Sensory Diet Can Change Your Life
Many autistics struggle with sensory integration dysfunction, meaning some senses are either over or under reactive to stimulation. A sensory diet can help.
February 3, 2025
Autism Neurodevelopmental Disorder: Why Some People Don’t Like ‘Spectrum’
It’s been over a decade, but the decision to stop using “Asperger’s Syndrome” as a neurodevelopmental disorder diagnosis remains controversial.
September 16, 2024
DSM-5 for ASD: What to Know About This Powerful Guidebook
How do you officially diagnose autism? Here’s what you should know about the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, known as DSM-5 for ASD.
September 13, 2024
Anxiousness: Could You Experience Being Anxious For Nothing?
Experiencing anxiousness and going from calm to chaos can impact daily life. You may even feel you’re being anxious for nothing. You’re not alone.
August 20, 2024
Is Autism A Gene? 11 Hot Topics in Research
Is autism a gene or is it environmental? From examining a possible hereditary link to demonstrating how AI can help those with ASD, here are 11 hot topics.
August 14, 2024
Are You Experiencing Disrespect or Just Being Too Sensitive?
Is it disrespect, candor, or being overly sensitive? Sometimes the subtle cues can be hard to tell apart, creating challenges for some autistics.
July 25, 2024
Behaving Badly: Is Using Autism As An Excuse Right?
Is using autism as an excuse when a person on the spectrum is behaving badly okay? Sometimes yes, and other times no. Learn more.
July 15, 2024
Late-Diagnosis Autism: What Happens When Parents Learn They Also Have ASD?
A fascinating trend has emerged in the autism community: parents of autistic children are learning they too have ASD. Here’s more about late-diagnosis autism.
June 28, 2024