If you’re a late diagnosed autistic adult, or someone who has recognised or is in the process of realising you are autistic, you might feel as though someone has quietly rearranged the furniture of your identity. The diagnosis can bring relief, clarity and validation – and also confusion. If so much of your life hasContinueContinue reading “Autistic identity after late diagnosis: Who are you really?”
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How to start unmasking without blowing up your life
How to unmask autism safely (without burning bridges or burning out) If you’ve spent years masking, the idea of unmasking can feel equal parts liberating and terrifying. You might long to feel more like yourself, and at the same time worry about what will happen to your work, relationships, or reputation. If you’re wondering howContinueContinue reading “How to start unmasking without blowing up your life”
Autistic stimming and shame: What no one talks about
You may have been told before – possibly many times – to stop stimming. If you’ve ever been told to “stop fidgeting”, “sit still”, “calm down”, or “don’t be weird”, this is for you. If you’ve learned to clench your jaw instead of flap your hands…To dig your nails into your palm instead of rocking…ToContinueContinue reading “Autistic stimming and shame: What no one talks about”
Autism and masking in adults: How to recognise signs
If you’re autistic (or wondering whether you might be), you may have heard the word masking. You might even have thought, “I don’t think I mask… I’m just coping like everyone else.” But masking can be subtle. It can feel normal. It can feel necessary. And over time, it can become so automatic that youContinueContinue reading “Autism and masking in adults: How to recognise signs”
How to be kind to yourself when it feels like an alien concept
For many neurodivergent people, the idea of being kind to yourself can feel unfamiliar, even uncomfortable. You might know the words, but the practice itself may seem distant — as though kindness is something you extend to others but not to yourself. If this resonates, you are not alone. In this blog, we’ll explore whyContinueContinue reading “How to be kind to yourself when it feels like an alien concept”
Tapping for neurodivergent minds: A simple tool to calm a busy brain
Tapping is a gentle, practical way to calm a busy brain, and it can be especially helpful for neurodivergent minds. If you live with a neurodivergent brain — ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, or anything else that means your brain works a little differently — you’ll know how exhausting it can be when your nervous systemContinueContinue reading “Tapping for neurodivergent minds: A simple tool to calm a busy brain”
Stress & body dysphoria: A neurodivergent survival guide for NBs
Stress and body dysphoria often go hand in hand, and for non-binary people who are also neurodivergent, the combination can feel overwhelming. Stress can heighten the intensity of dysphoria, making it harder to manage daily life. The good news is that by understanding the link between stress and body dysphoria, you can find tools thatContinueContinue reading “Stress & body dysphoria: A neurodivergent survival guide for NBs”