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Autism Self Acceptance: Learning to Be Kind to Yourself Without Forcing It

Self-acceptance isn’t a mindset you force. For many autistic adults, it starts with safety—less masking, more rest, and permission to meet your needs without apology. Read more...

Autistic Overwhelm: How to Recognize, Prevent & Recover from Sensory and Emotional Overload

Autistic overwhelm isn’t about overreacting — it’s a real, neurological response to too much input, too fast. This guide explores what it feels like, how to recognize the signs early,... Read more...

Grief and Autism: How Autistic People Experience Loss and Bereavement

Grief touches everyone, but for autistic adults the process often looks different. Misunderstanding these differences can leave people isolated. This guide explores autistic grief and how to support it with... Read more...

Clothes for Autism That Feel Good for Autistic Adults

Finding clothes that feel good shouldn’t be this hard. At HeyASD, we design sensory-friendly clothing with real autistic experience, not just clinical checklists. This guide breaks down what “autism-friendly” really... Read more...

Autism Calming Strategies for Adults: How to Self-Soothe Without Shame

Autistic adults often face sensory overload, stress, and emotional fatigue. This guide offers practical, empowering strategies to help you self-soothe, regulate, and reclaim calm, without shame. Read more...

Autism Awareness Merchandise That Uplifts, Includes & Respects the Community

Many awareness products miss the mark. We explore what meaningful autism merchandise looks like, designed for comfort, dignity, and real community support. Read more...

Designing an Autism-Friendly Home: Creating a Supportive and Sensory-Friendly Space

Your home should feel like a refuge — calm, predictable, and made for you. Discover how to design an autism-friendly space that supports peace and sensory wellbeing. Read more...

Dining Out with Autism: Sensory-Friendly Tips

Discover sensory-friendly tips for dining out with autism. Find autism-friendly restaurants and manage sensitivities. Read more...

Yoga & Sensory Integration: A Guide to Mindfulness and Balance

Yoga and mindfulness offer powerful tools for sensory integration. From calming poses to mindful breathing, these practices help reduce overload, improve body awareness, and create balance for autistic adults and... Read more...

Hydration and Autism: The Importance of Water

Autism Travel: A Practical Guide for Sensory-Friendly and Relaxing Trips

Traveling as an autistic adult doesn’t have to mean stress or sensory overload. This guide explores how to plan, pack, and experience trips that feel calm, predictable, and enjoyable —... Read more...

Autism Clocks: Visual Tools for Calm, Routine & Self-Regulation

Visual time tools like autism-friendly wall clocks can help reduce stress, improve executive function, and support a more predictable day — for all ages. Read more...

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