This article delves into masking as a maladaptive coping strategy for autistic individuals, exploring how school environments, social pressures - and well meaning adults contribute to its development. It also offers insights into why masking occurs and better ways of teaching social interactions by removing specific barriers.
A discussion of what Mono-Processing is and how it is different to processing preferences. Mono-Processing means processing only one sensory modality at a time. So someone can hear but not see when the hearing channel is open or see but not hear when the vision channel is open. It is extremely disabling. Because there is no term for processing some sensory channels but not all, we have coined the term Partial Processing" for that experience.
Autism is a broad condition, with each individual experiencing it in their own way. In this article, we explore the individual autisms of five individuals whose autism is mainly down to a single issue - although there is still some overlap. If we consider these as 'corners' of autism which can be combined to explain the autisms of other autistic individuals, then we can start to understand the breadth of autistic experiences.
This article delves into the limitations of traditional diagnostic labels, the rise and limits of the social model, and proposes a more personalised approach to understanding individual strengths and challenges. Discover how moving away from predefined categories can empower those with neuro-developmental conditions by focusing on the root of their specific challenges.
Exploring the complexities of autism in the workplace, this blog delves into the challenges faced by employers and individuals with autism, ADHD and other cognitive differences. Learn about the importance of understanding individual needs, the impacts of neurodiversity activism, and effective strategies for creating supportive work environments. Learn about the impacts of neurodiversity activism between employees and employers.
Discover how recognising and addressing individual needs can lead to personal and professional fulfilment. This guide delves into Maslow’s hierarchy, its limitations, the unique challenges faced by autistic individuals, and practical strategies for parents, educators, employers, and individuals to foster a supportive and inclusive environment.
Discover how the complexities of processing challenges in autism affect everyday life and why many autistic people thrive on routine. However, this does not define their skills and aptitudes. Autistic people are found in most if not all professions and should not be excluded. Learn how embracing the diverse thinking styles that exist in the general population can can benefit teams irrespective of whether or not a team member has a diagnosis while creating a more inclusive environment.
This blog post explores effective strategies for improving social communication skills in autistic individuals. It emphasises the importance of personalised approaches that works with their particular autism. By identifying and addressing the specific barriers to social interaction for an individual, these tailored methods aim to reduce stress and anxiety while fostering genuine connections. Discover practical tips and insights to help autistic individuals enhance their social skills in a supportive and understanding environment.
Executive Function skills, which are skills that help with managing daily tasks and responsibilities, are not innate: they are learnt through play and interacting with other people. However, cognitive impairments such as autism, ADHD, and dyslexia impair the learning of these skills. Understand how deficiencies in certain skills can lead to the development of other compensatory skills.
This article explores one of the traps that autistic people can fall into - The World Reject Hole. Autism and lockdown has both helped and hindered autistic people. Lockdown has made more autistic people prone to falling into the world reject hole where they feel that the world has rejected them.