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Halloween is one of those nights where it’s magical for many; glowing pumpkins, elaborate costumes, and sensory chaos everywhere you look. For neurodivergent people, it can be both awesome and overwhelming. Between social expectations, flashing lights, unpredictable noises, and changes in routine, the night can bring a mix of joy and exhaustion. This guide is for all of us who like a bit of spooky fun our way, whether that means joining the crowd, carving pumpkins at home, or

Every October, people pay money to be scared. Haunted houses. Horror movies. Creepy costumes. This October, as everyone plays dress-up, I keep thinking about how freeing it would be if we didn’t need costumes to be accepted. If people could see authenticity as something beautiful, not something to fear. Because being autistic isn’t a mask I wear for the season; it’s who I am, every single day. But the scariest thing I ever hear isn’t whispered in the dark… it’s said under bri

I just accepted a job in counselling. And I won’t lie, I’m anxious. Not just “a little nervous,” but the kind of anxious where my brain...

First responders, including police officers and firefighters, are often the very first point of contact in emergencies. They are trained...

Please note, this blog will be available exclusively in English for this week* Autism is finally being recognized as something that lasts...

People love saying autism is a “superpower.” They say it like it’s a compliment. Like it’s empowering. Like it’s supposed to make me feel...

There’s a strange tension that comes with being both Autistic and an advocate. On the one hand, it’s deeply meaningful to speak out, to...

Driving has never just been about getting from point A to point B. For many Autistic people like me, it’s about navigating a world that...

You’ve probably heard it. You may have even said it, in a moment of attempted empathy, connection, or maybe just awkwardness: “Aren’t we...

I’m autistic, and I support other autistic people. That matters, a lot. When you are autistic and work with other autistic people, you...

For as long as I can remember, I’ve had really focused and long-lasting interests, things that draw me in with a kind of intensity that’s...

Grief has a strange way of walking beside us. It doesn’t ask permission. It doesn’t care if you’re standing at the edge of something...

I’ve been in school my entire life. No gap year, no long break, just me and a never-ending rotation of semesters, classes, syllabi, and...

Birthdays are supposed to be fun, right? Cake, friends, celebration, attention. But for many autistic people, including me, they can feel...

“She’s just shy,” they said. “She’s a good girl, so quiet, so polite,” they said. “She doesn’t cause any trouble.” They said these things...

In honor of National Pet Day (April 11), I wrote this blog.  For as long as I can remember, animals have been my safe place. As an...

Every April, social media fills up with puzzle pieces, slogans about “awareness,” and efforts to recognize Autism Awareness Month. But as...

Grief and happiness seem like contradictions. When we lose someone or something deeply important to us, the idea of ever feeling joy...

Burnout  is a state of chronic physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress. It often results from excessive...

Understanding Autism with Higher Support Needs Autism is often misunderstood as a rigid set of traits that fit neatly into categories...