After a string of awful relationships in my teenage years and my 20’s, I recently realised that my Autism and ADHD (AuDHD) made me more vulnerable to toxic relationships. This isn’t because there’s anything wrong with me, far from it! But challenges with things like emotional regulation, communication, and recognising manipulation can make navigating relationships more difficult. Below are some key insights into why AuDHD girls like me might be more at risk for unhealthy or harmful rela...| Autistic Girls Network
The Architecture Department at the University of Wolverhampton identified a […]| Autistic Girls Network
Our daughter was a very happy baby and toddler. She was early to walk and talk. She made friends easily and played happily. She was full of sparkle and fun… until around year 4 at school. At this point she started to withdraw, finding the chaos of break times overwhelming. The demands of others to play as they wanted, the insistence on loud games and being pulled into conflict she did not want. It all became confusing and overwhelming. Her teacher said she was a confusing child, we h...| Autistic Girls Network