Dealing with autistic burnout
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by Christina McDonald
1y ago
In today’s world, were stress and anxiety is prevalent, looking after our mental health is crucial. Finding ways to prevent autistic burnout is key to keeping ourselves in balance ..read more
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Autism - to diagnose or not to diagnose?
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by Christina McDonald
1y ago
If you are unsure whether a diagnosis of autism would help you, then you’re not alone. I share my insights as to why I have chosen to self-diagnose as an adult ..read more
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Autism as a sensory difference, rather than a disorder.
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by Christina McDonald
1y ago
Autism is a sensory difference. There is nothing ‘wrong’ with a person who is autistic. They quite simply have a different approach as to how they process information and they are just as capable and intelligent as other people are ..read more
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How to create healthy boundaries for our personal space and presence for autistics.
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by Christina McDonald
1y ago
It’s so easy if you’re a sensitive person to absorb negative energies from our surrounding environment especially if we are autistic. This short podcast discusses the ways we can begin to implement some of these boundaries for health and wellbeing ..read more
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The autistic beginner’s guide to meditation.
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by Christina McDonald
1y ago
If you are thinking about starting out with meditation to support your mental health (autistic burnout in my case!) or maybe you’ve tried before and found that you can’t do it very well due to distracting thoughts, I have compiled some tips to help you begin finding your way. I hope you find it useful! Very beneficial for mental health and if you are autistic and struggling from sensory/emotional overload ..read more
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Autism as a sensory difference, not a disorder.
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by Christina McDonald
1y ago
Autistic people have sensory differences. If they are struggling to learn, it means they need a different approach when it comes to absorbing and understanding the information given to them. It does not mean they are incapable of learning - it just means a different approach is needed ..read more
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Is a formal diagnosis of autism entirely necessary?
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by Christina McDonald
1y ago
To diagnose or not to diagnose? If you are wondering what the right thing to do is when it comes to being diagnosed with autism, you’re not alone. It can be quite daunting facing all of this for the first time and making the decision that is right for you is key ..read more
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Being open to accepting risk when it comes to dealing with OCD anxiety.
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by Christina McDonald
2y ago
Opening ourselves up to risk may feel scary (and it often can be!) but when it comes to OCD anxiety, it is the medicine we need in order to overcome the urge to do compulsions ..read more
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