Explore how monotropism shapes Autistic, ADHD, and AuDHD attention. Dispelling myths, uncovering research and exploring why neuroaffirming support matters for our wellbeing.| Autistic Realms
SPACE-TIME: A Monotropism-Informed Neuroaffirming Framework for Autistic People| Autistic Realms
Autistic mental health is often framed through a narrow, deficit-based lens — one that focuses on pathology, risk, and what’s “wrong.” But this view leaves out the richness of autistic lives, the diversity of our needs, and the resilience in our communities. Moving beyond the pathology paradigm means centring lived experience, recognising the systemic barriers that shape mental health outcomes, and embracing approaches grounded in the neurodiversity paradigm. This article explores wha...| Autistic Realms
What does flow and balance mean when your energy is unpredictable, your needs are sensory and relational, and your life doesn’t fit the standard neurotypical mould? For many neurodivergent and disabled people, traditional self-help tools don’t always work. They often leave out the things that matter most — like flow states, energy accounting, sensory overwhelm, […]| Autistic Realms
Written by Jen Goodwin Situational mutism (SM), often medically referred to as “selective mutism”, describes a condition in which a […] The post All About Situational Mutism: A Guide for Allies appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
For Autistic individuals with a Pathological Demand for Avoidance (PDA) profile, simple demands can feel like an overwhelming challenge to […] The post 9 Tips to Reduce Demands for the PDAer in Your Life appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
The holiday season often brings significant challenges for Autistic individuals, and just as the new year rolls in, so comes […] The post Neuro-affirming Resolutions: 5 Ideas to Help Autistic Adults Thrive in 2025 appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism