Autism Blog: Self-Care

Articles about self-care, written with lived experience and community insight.

Mindfulness in Autism: Cultivating Inner Peace & Emotional Well-being - heyasd.com
Mindfulness in Autism: Cultivating Inner Peace & Emotional Well-being
Discover the benefits of mindfulness for individuals with autism, promoting inner peace and well-being. Improve sensory regulation, emotional management, and social skills. Read more...
Transcendental Meditation & Autism: A Gentle Path to Calm and Connection - heyasd.com
Transcendental Meditation & Autism: A Gentle Path to Calm and Connection
For many autistic adults, stillness can feel both healing and hard. Transcendental Meditation offers a gentle, sensory-friendly path to calm, self-connection, and relief from everyday overwhelm. Read more...
Social Skills for Adults with Autism: Building Confidence Through Connection - heyasd.com
Social Skills for Adults with Autism: Building Confidence Through Connection
Navigating social interactions as an autistic adult isn’t about pretending to fit in—it’s about learning to connect authentically. This guide explores respectful, neuroaffirming strategies for building confidence, emotional well-being, and... Read more...
Guided Meditation for Sensory Overload - heyasd.com
Guided Meditation for Sensory Overload
Find relief from sensory overload and autistic shutdown with this calming guided meditation. Relax, find inner balance, and experience tranquility. Read more...
Demand Avoidance in Autism: What It Is, Causes & Management - heyasd.com
Demand Avoidance in Autism: What It Is, Causes & Management
If you are a parent of a child with autism, chances are you have encountered the term "demand avoidance." But what exactly is it, and how does it affect individuals... Read more...
Sensory Overload FAQs: Your Guide to Managing Overstimulation - heyasd.com
Sensory Overload FAQs: Your Guide to Managing Overstimulation
See Your Sensory Overload FAQs guide to learn more managing Sensory Overload, including prevention, management, and self-care tips. Read more...
30 Healthy Habits for Autism: Promoting Wellbeing & Development - heyasd.com
30 Healthy Habits for Autism: Promoting Wellbeing & Development
Healthy habits for Autism: Promote well-being, communication and independence. Enhance the quality of life for individuals with autism. Read more...
Autism and Meditation: A Gentle Guide to Calm That Respects Your Sensory Needs - heyasd.com
Autism and Meditation: A Gentle Guide to Calm That Respects Your Sensory Needs
Meditation can help autistic adults find calm when it’s adapted to sensory needs. This guide offers gentle, flexible ways to build comfort and regulation — no pressure, no perfection, just... Read more...
Meditation for Sensory Overload - heyasd.com
Meditation for Sensory Overload
Meditation for sensory overload: Find calm and relieve stress as an individual with autism. Read more...
Autism Anxiety: Challenges & Effective Coping Strategies - heyasd.com
Autism Anxiety: Challenges & Effective Coping Strategies
Autism & Anxiety: Learn the struggles individuals with autism face when it comes to anxiety. Find effective coping strategies and discover ways to support individuals with anxiety. Read more...
Autism & Communication: Understanding, Impacts & Strategies to Improve - heyasd.com
Autism & Communication: Understanding, Impacts & Strategies to Improve
How does autism affect communication? Learn how autism affects communication and effective strategies for improving communication for adults with autism. Read more...
Sensory Triggers in Autism: What They Are, Impact & How to Manage - heyasd.com
Sensory Triggers in Autism: What They Are, Impact & How to Manage
What are sensory triggers? Learn what sensory triggers are and how to support individuals with sensory needs. Learn how to manage sensory challenges and promote inclusivity. Read more...

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