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Autistic Limerence: Understanding Intense Crushes, Fixation & Love Through an Autistic Lens
Autistic Limerence: Understanding Intense Crushes, Fixation & Love Through an Autistic Lens
Autistic limerence describes the intense, overwhelming crushes many autistic adults experience - where one person becomes the center of your thoughts, emotions, and hope. This guide explores why it feels... Read more...
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Autistic Infodumping Explained: Why Sharing Deeply Is an Act of Trust and Connection
Autistic infodumping is more than talking, it’s a way of saying, “You matter enough for me to share what lights me up.” This guide explores why autistic people infodump, how... Read more...
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I’m Autistic. I Don’t Know How to Make Friends. But I Still Want To
What does friendship look like when you’re autistic and exhausted by the usual scripts? This isn’t a list of tips. It’s a space for reflection, for honesty, and for anyone... Read more...
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Neurodivergent Love Languages: Authentic Ways Autistic & ADHD People Express Love
Neurodivergent love languages honor how autistic, ADHD, and other neurodivergent people naturally express and receive love — through info dumping, parallel play, deep pressure, and more. Read more...
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Using Autism Notebooks for Effective Communication
Learn how autism notebooks can enhance communication for individuals with autism. Tips on choosing, setting up, and using them. Read more...
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Finding Belonging: The Power of Autism Support Groups for Connection and Understanding
Support groups can be life-changing for autistic adults and families seeking understanding. This guide helps you find communities that feel safe, validating, and truly supportive. Read more...
Autism and Intellectual Disability: Understanding the Overlap and the Difference
Autism and Intellectual Disability: Understanding the Overlap and the Difference
Autism and intellectual disability often overlap but are not the same. This guide explains the key differences, how they coexist, and why understanding both matters for meaningful support and dignity.... Read more...
You Matter Too: Support Groups for Siblings of Autistic People
You Matter Too: Support Groups for Siblings of Autistic People
Being a sibling to an autistic person comes with love, and sometimes, questions no one else understands. This guide explores support groups made just for you. Read more...
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Autism Support Groups in New York: A Guide
From parent networks to peer meetups, discover the support groups and resources across New York helping autistic individuals and families find connection and community. Read more...
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Autism + Savant Syndrome: What is the Connection?
A comprehensive overview of Savant syndrome, including its defining characteristics, the close association with autism, exceptional skills found in individuals, rarity and prevalence, the link between autism and Savant syndrome,... Read more...
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Navigating Sex & Autism: Understanding the Connection
This article provides an overview of how autism can influence sexuality, including challenges with sex and intimacy, navigating high-functioning autism in relationships, addressing sex addiction, managing sensory issues, and exploring... Read more...
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Navigating Love: How to Date Someone With Autism
Dating an autistic person can be challenging yet rewarding, with this article providing an overview of the unique communication styles, social challenges, sensory needs, emotional landscape, and support resources involved... Read more...

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