Lately, I’ve been feeling a bit more dysregulated than usual.When it comes to autism and self-regulation, stimming and meeting sensory needs are incredibly important for us. However, there is one thing that often gets left out of the discussion - special interests and passions. Over the past few weeks, I have immersed myself into the … Continue reading Airplanes and Regulation →

Earlier this month, my caregiver and I went to a local friend’s Unitarian Universalist church - where we were able to participate in their yearly tradition of the flower communion.During the ceremony, everyone brings a flower and places it in a basket or vase. After a small reflection, everyone returns to receive a flower different … Continue reading Flower Communion →

The past few years, I've always tried to put a lot of effort into educational/informational posts during April. As always, it gets exhausting. There are so much negativity around autism. Society paints our existence as a tragedy- portrayed as something to be feared, focusing only on the difficult things. Is being autistic difficult?Yes, it is … Continue reading Acceptance and Actions →

One of my favorite things is stuffed animals and plushies. Squishmallows, teddy bears, and even pillow pets - if it’s soft and cuddly, I will love it. Anytime we go to the store, I’m immediately drawn to the soft texture of any stuffed animal I see - which gives me a sense of calm in … Continue reading The Sloth →