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Green Companions: Plants- My Autistic Special Interest
Discover how a lifelong love for plants blossomed into a cherished autistic special interest.
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The Uncharted Territory: Navigating Friendships with Late-Diagnosed Autism
Right, let’s talk about something that’s been on my mind a lot lately – something a bit tender, if I’m honest, and a path I’m still very much figuring out. Friendships. For many, they seem to blossom with a natural, almost effortless grace. But for me, and perhaps for other late-diagnosed autistic adults, the landscape…
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My Autistic Fear of Being Late: A Journey with Time
For many autistic individuals, the concept of time can be a significant source of anxiety. This post explores a personal journey with a pathological fear of being late, the elaborate coping mechanisms developed (like being aggressively early), and how a late autism diagnosis brought understanding and self-compassion to this lifelong “quirk.”
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My Autistic Ears: Navigating the Noise
Finding Calm with Sound Sensitivity Let’s discuss a significant topic for many on the autistic spectrum, and certainly for myself: sound. More specifically, autism sound sensitivity. It’s an experience that, until one truly understands or lives it, can remain somewhat elusive to others. For me, it has been a lifelong companion, though its intensity has…
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Mindful Crochet for Autistic Calm: Sensory Regulation
Let’s talk about creative pursuits. For me, they’ve always been my safe place, my little sanctuary. when that familiar wave of anxiety starts to rise, or the grey clouds of depression decide to roll in, the simple act of making something becomes a lifeline. It’s this quiet little bubble where I can lose myself for…
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Unmasking My Truth: 5 Personal Signs That Led Me to Suspect I Was Autistic
5 key signs that led me to suspect I was autistic.
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A Way Illuminated: Starting a New Chapter
Hi everyone, and a warm, friendly welcome to my new blog, “A Way Illuminated.” I’m Mark, and I’m pleased you’ve stopped by.
