Autism in women is more common than people realize. Autistic women often navigate life under the radar, feeling different throughout their lives but not understanding why. Their experience is overshadowed by outdated stereotypes of autism, which leaves them searching for answers to explain why they don’t seem to fit in. Let’s dive into the reasonsRead More| A Conscious Rethink
1. “You don’t look autistic.” Ah, the classic “You don’t look autistic.” How do you expect an autistic person to look? Should they be carrying a flashing sign? Autism affects each person differently. There’s no one-size-fits-all “look.” There’s a well-known expression that goes, “Once you’ve met one autistic person, you’ve met one autistic person.” SoRead More| A Conscious Rethink
Self-care isn’t a luxury—it’s essential maintenance for our mental and physical well-being. Yet many of us neglect the fundamental practices that keep us functioning at our best. We rush through our days, responding to external demands while ignoring our own needs, often until our bodies or minds force us to pay attention. I learnt thisRead More| A Conscious Rethink
Making eye contact makes me feel uncomfortable. And I’m not alone. This seemingly simple social convention can trigger profound discomfort, anxiety, and even physical pain in some. When I’m talking to people, I look off to the side, and when they are talking to me I either look at their lips or position myself parallelRead More| A Conscious Rethink
