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What Stimming Is, and Why It Isn’t Something to Suppress
Stimming — hand-flapping, rocking, humming — helps regulate the nervous system, and suppressing it tends to remove the outlet without removing the need.
How Sensory Processing Differences Show Up in Everyday Life
Sensory processing differences show up in ordinary moments — a shirt tag, a grocery store, a car ride — not only during a meltdown.
What Identity-First Language Means, and Why Many Autistic People Prefer It
Identity-first language — “autistic person” over “person with autism” — reflects how many autistic self-advocates describe their own experience.
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Early Signs and Symptoms of Autism in Infants: A Guide by Age
Most parents do not go looking for information on autism until something feels a little off. Maybe your baby does not turn toward their name…
Autism vs Asperger’s Syndrome: What’s the Difference?
If you grew up hearing the term “Asperger’s” or received that diagnosis yourself, you’ve probably noticed something strange: doctors don’t use the word anymore. Ask…
Level One Autism: What It Means, Signs, and How It’s Supported
Level one autism is the mildest of the three severity levels used in an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis. It describes people who need some support…