Navigating autistic burnout - Reframing Autism
Learn self-care strategies for autistic burnout with tips & insights from autistic individuals and experts to recover & recalibrate.| Reframing Autism
Travelling as an Autistic individual, or with Autistic family members, can present new challenges, including unfamiliar environments, sensory unpredictability and […] The post Ready for Anything: Planning Adventures with Autistic Loved Ones appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
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Written by Emma Marsh The holidays can place a lot of demands on Autistic individuals, and in the new year, […] The post Thriving Autistically in 2025: Five Ideas from the Reframing Autism Team appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Autism is widely understood as a spectrum, encompassing a broad range of traits and presentations. However, a unifying theory exists […] The post Monotropism: Understanding Autistic Ways of Being Through the Lens of Attention appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
By recognising Autistic traits as a result of a different attentional style rather than dysfunction, we can design environments that […] The post Supporting Monotropic Thinkers: Creating Environments Where Focus Can Flourish appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Learn self-care strategies for autistic burnout with tips & insights from autistic individuals and experts to recover & recalibrate.| Reframing Autism
As Autistic adults, seeking help for our mental health can often be more taxing than it is helpful due to […]| Reframing Autism
Are you a neurodiversity affirming professional, working with Autistic individuals? Regardless of your profession, if the individuals that you support […]| Reframing Autism
We are an Autistic-led charity & association, reframing the understanding of Autism through education to change how society perceives Autism.| Reframing Autism
21 August, 2025 Like many of you, we have heard the recent NDIS reform announcement that includes removing children with […] The post Thriving Kids Announcement: Our Response as an Autistic-Led Organisation appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
All Autistic people have something valuable to contribute, whether through paid employment or meaningful alternatives like volunteering. In this update, we […] The post Newsletter 18 Aug 2025: Autistics in the Workplace appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Note: This article is for information purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. If you’re concerned about your […] The post Understanding Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Written by Liz Bancroft Before I began IVF, I prepared myself for the medical side: the appointments, the needles, the […] The post IVF as an Autistic Woman: What I Wish the Clinics Had Understood appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Travel can be life-enriching for Autistic people, offering new experiences, joy and connection. In this video, non-speaking Autistic advocate Patrick […] The post Travelling with Curiosity, Care and Confidence: Insights from Non-Speaking Autistic Advocate, Patrick Saunders appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Written by Anna Cristina with Emma Marsh Autistic people do a lot of things differently to their non-autistic peers. It […] The post Practical Strategies for Parenting Autistic LGBTQIA+ Young People appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
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
Written by Emma Marsh and Melanie Heyworth Following on from the downloadable letter we created to help your child’s support […] The post Neuro-affirming Language: A Letter to Your Family, Friends and Support Network appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Written by Emma Marsh and Melanie Heyworth Have you ever wished your child’s teachers, therapists and support workers – or […] The post Neuro-affirming Language: A Letter to Your Child’s Support Network appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Written by Mack Ash Whether on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook or your social media of choice, there is a great […] The post On Autistic Masking appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Within the Reframing Autism community, there is a rich diversity of perspectives on eye contact, ranging from those who actively […] The post #ActuallyAutistic Insights on Eye Contact: A Reframing Autism Community Blog 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
Written by Alex Hammond Many people think autism = poor social skills. But it’s not true. It isn’t that Autistic […] The post Social Skills My Autistic Family Taught Me: A Non-autistic Perspective appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Developed by Reframing Autism’s Intersectional Advisory Committee with Dr Alexandra Johnston*, June 2024, and edited by Dr Melanie Heyworth Reviewed […] The post Position Statement on Diagnosis 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
It is our greatest hope that all Autistic children feel safe, understood and supported at school, so we have created […] The post ‘About Me’: a Customisable Resource for Your Child’s New Teacher appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Written by Karen Noble Somatisation is a new term I discovered recently in a Reframing Autism blog. The somatisation cycle […] The post Let’s Elope: The Day My “Happily Ever After” Took a Detour appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Written by Hannah Brockway Since I was nine years old, I had difficulty fitting in at school. I had a […] The post Masking for Survival: My Life as a Sleeper Agent appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Written by Melanie Heyworth We know from a variety of research that Autistic individuals seek social connection, and often connect […] The post Autistic Social Skills: Understanding Organic Autistic Experiences of Connection and Friendship appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Written by Shadia Hancock What is communication? As defined by Merriam-Webster dictionary, communication involves developing rapport, and individuals exchanging information […] The post Autistic Communication Differences: A Primer appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Written by Liz Baird Note: This article has been written by an Autistic speech pathologist with professionals from other disciplines […] The post Communication Development in Autistic Children: A Primer for Professionals appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Written by Melanie Heyworth We know that very often, Autistic people – of all ages – are encouraged to develop […] The post What Traditional Social Skills Courses Get Wrong and What an Affirming Social Skills Course Would Look Like appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Written by Dr Chris Edwards and Dr Abbey Love from the Aspect Research Centre for Autism Practice Friendship, belonging, and […] The post Friendship, Loneliness and Belonging in Autistic People appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Eye contact is a form of non-verbal communication that holds cultural significance worldwide. In many western societies, eye contact is […] The post Understanding Autistic Differences in Eye Contact appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
By the Reframing Autism Intersectional Advisory Committee For adults who think they might be Autistic, obtaining a formal diagnosis from […] The post All About Self Identification appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Written by the Reframing Autism Intersectional Advisory Committee Autism diagnosis is often viewed as a privilege due to the various […] The post Why Formal Diagnosis Is a Privilege appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Written by Shadia Hancock Before founding Autism Actually, I remember being interested in getting involved with hands-on experience related to […] The post Autism and Employment: Supporting Meaningful Work Opportunities appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Autistic individuals often approach communication differently from non-autistic individuals, both in how they express themselves and how they interpret others. […] The post How to Communicate Effectively and Respectfully with Autistic Individuals appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Written by Ocean* The Autistic community experiences high levels of un- and under-employment. With less financial stability and resources, we’re […] The post Exploring Autistic Passions Through Creative Work: A Key to Self-Determination appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Written by Alex* “It was such a relief when I was identified as Autistic. My whole life, feeling like an […] The post “I Like My Masked Self Better Than My Real Self – Whoever That Even Is” appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Have you ever gone a morning without eating and/or drinking, only to be reminded you’re famished by a visual cue […] The post Interoception: Knowing Yourself Inside and Out appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
An interview with Adrian Miles Content note: suicidal thoughts, trauma “I feel for you” is a saying often used to […] The post “I Feel for You”: Living with Mirror-Touch Synaesthesia appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Written by Serafina Mei** During a recent address, British honorary physician in paediatric disability Dr Hilary Cass suggested that “young […] The post Living Out of Bounds: An Exploration of My Neuroqueered Autigender appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Written by Hannah Brockway It is cruel that Autistic people are predisposed, both by nature and nurture, to developing anorexia […] The post Autism and Eating Disorders: a Dangerous Duo appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Written by Chantell Marshall aka Shy Little Pixie Imagine you are watching a highly anticipated movie at the cinema: You […] The post Transitioning Autistically: A Case of Can’t, Not Won’t appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
A new Autism diagnosis (or the epiphany that you are Autistic) can be very validating. Some Autists describe it as […] The post New Resource: Our Autistic Welcome Pack appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Written by Loren Snow From being called “oversensitive” to “unempathic”, it’s not unusual for Autistic individuals to be told that, […] The post Autism and Emotions: How and Why Do Autistic People Process Emotions Differently? appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Written by Alex* “She laid alone during her best days as a work of art reading naked on the bed […] The post Autistic Inertia: Stranded in the Moment appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Written by Amy Adams Each of us experience the world, at least in part, through our senses. Sensory processing is […] The post Hypersensitive, Hyperfocused and Ready for ‘Hijack’: An Autistic Experience of Sensory Anxiety appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Written by Emma Content note: health anxiety, medical trauma Many Autistic people experience betrayal – betrayal by family members who […] The post Somatisation: When Your Body Betrays You appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
It is every child’s basic human right to access inclusive education. But what does it mean to have […] The post Emancipatory Inclusion with Dr Melanie Heyworth appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Passionate, young, Autistic advocate, Patrick Saunders, is a 14-year-old, non-speaking teenager with a lot to say. Growing up, Patrick couldn’t […] The post Wisdom of a Young Speller with Patrick Saunders appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
How I Learned to Walk Again – Patrick Saunders by Emma Marsh Spelled by Patrick Saunders Listen to an […] The post How I Learned to Walk Again: A Non-Speaking Autistic Account of Toe Walking appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Written by Chantell Marshall aka Shy Little Pixie “What a curious feeling!” said Alice. “I must be shutting up like […] The post Falling Into Shutdown: An Autistic Journey Beyond Overwhelm appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Autistic individuals frequently experience stress and overwhelm as part of their daily lives. Simply navigating a culture and environment that […] The post All About Autistic Shutdowns: A Guide for Allies appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Written by Emma Marsh CW: Trauma, depression “Have you heard of alexithymia?” the doctor asked me. I hadn’t heard of […]| Reframing Autism
Autistic individuals frequently experience stress and overwhelm as part of their daily lives.Simply navigating a culture and environment that do not align with their needs can be a source of constant stress, often resulting in sensory and emotional overload. This stress can originate from various factors, such as anxiety-inducing social scenarios, unwelcoming work environments, or excessively stimulating surroundings. Moreover, it can manifest in manners that may appear perplexing to those wh...| Reframing Autism
Written by Emma Marsh The world can be a scary place for your Autistic child. It can be too loud, […]| Reframing Autism
Autism and RSD, or rejection sensitive dysphoria, are commonly co-occurring. Learn more about how RSD can impact Autistic people.| Reframing Autism
