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Routines and Autism

Routines and Autism

Routines and Autism  Sticking to routines can be important for autistic people. I mean, I’ve always been a stickler for routines and still am to this day. Even in an unfamiliar environment, it has been more necessary to set my own routines and know what I need to do...

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Masking: Benefits & Burnouts

Masking: Benefits & Burnouts

Masking: Benefits & Burnouts Masking is hiding self-soothing behaviors that others may find “weird.” This involves such things as stimming or intense interests. Stimming is usually self-soothing techniques that involve anything to help, cope, or manage outside...

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Autism Clues and References

Autism Clues and References

I remember one morning I was out with my mom and brother.  Being young at this point, I was complaining about social interactions. My brother mentioned that everyone has it hard. Nothing is easy, even for people who aren’t autistic. For the life of me, it clicked...

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What I’ve Gained by Working at Commonwealth Autism

What I’ve Gained by Working at Commonwealth Autism

What I've Gained by Working at Commonwealth Autism Working at a small company is amazing. There are benefits that go beyond what anyone could imagine. To be around people who wish to better their community daily is something to be proud to be a part of. There are many...

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Sensory Inputs 

Sensory Inputs 

Sensory Inputs  Sensory inputs are an everyday thing for anyone around us. Whether that’s the neighbor or the stranger on the bus, they all deal with inputs around them. While for many people, it may not be as overwhelming, for many others, it may be too much. ...

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“Curing” Autism

“Curing” Autism

"Curing" Autism For years I have wondered why people wanted to “cure” autism as if that was a possibility. It is a lifelong, genetic disability with no cure. I feel like there are so many people out there who think there is a magic pill that we could take that would...

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Coping Skills: Healthy v Unhealthy 

Coping Skills: Healthy v Unhealthy 

Coping Skills: Healthy v Unhealthy  Coping skills are things people learn over time on how to manage their lives in ways that are either good or bad for them in the long and short term. The ones that are good often are ones that are harder to implement while the bad...

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It’s a Spectrum

It’s a Spectrum

It's a Spectrum My mom always used to tell me how everyone would try to give her advice on how to raise me because they would have someone they knew with autism. She understood where it was coming from; however, it just felt disingenuous to her. Her words were, “If...

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Learning Independence from CA

Learning Independence from CA

Learning Independence from CA There’s so much I have grasped over the years of being in the Transitional program at CA and a few that I still need to improve upon. Some of the ones that I have conquered are how to cook my own meals, do laundry, communicate with...

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