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Getting through the world as an autistic adult isn’t easy, especially when most resources talk about us, not to us. This space was created to change that. Whether you're newly diagnosed, still figuring it all out, or just looking for something that feels like home, you're in the right place.

Here, you’ll find gentle guides, honest stories, sensory-friendly strategies, and words that don’t talk down to you. Every post is written or created with one goal in mind: to offer comfort, clarity, and community, without the overwhelm.

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Is Shrek Autistic? Why So Many of Us See Ourselves in the Beloved Ogre

Many autistic adults see similiarities between ourselves and Shrek — a misunderstood character who values honesty, solitude, and authenticity. His journey from isolation to self-acceptance mirrors the real-life experience of... Read more...

Anxiety and Overstimulation: When the World Feels Too Loud

For many autistic and sensitive adults, anxiety and overstimulation go hand in hand. This guide explains why it happens — and how to gently restore calm. Read more...

Autism vs OCD: How to Tell the Difference (and When It’s Both)

Autism and OCD can look similar but feel very different. This guide explores how to tell them apart—with compassion, clarity, and real-life insight from autistic perspectives. Read more...

GABA and Autism: Understanding the Brain’s Calming Connection

GABA is the brain’s natural “calm chemical” — a neurotransmitter that helps quiet sensory overwhelm and regulate emotions. Research shows that autistic people may process GABA differently, offering insight into... Read more...

13 Unique Autism Shirts That Celebrate Neurodiversity

Unique autism shirts are more than apparel — they’re a reflection of identity, comfort, and pride. Discover sensory-friendly designs that go beyond awareness, embracing neurodiversity with calm colors, affirming messages,... Read more...

Autism and Alcohol: Why We Drink, What It Means, and Finding Safer Paths

For many autistic adults, alcohol isn’t about celebration — it’s about survival. It’s the borrowed calm we reach for in a world that refuses to quiet down. But that calm... Read more...

Stimming in ADHD vs Autism: Similarities, Differences, and Why It Matters

Stimming is often misunderstood — yet for many autistic and ADHD adults, it’s a vital way to cope, focus, and self-regulate. This guide explores the similarities and differences between ADHD... Read more...

Stimming in Adulthood: Why It’s Normal, Valid, and Essential for Autistic Adults

Stimming doesn’t disappear when we grow up. For autistic adults, it’s a vital part of self-regulation, expression, and survival in a world that rarely bends to meet us. Far from... Read more...

Is Sherlock Holmes Autistic? Rethinking the World’s Greatest Detective

Sherlock Holmes has always stood apart — sharp, eccentric, and endlessly observant. Many wonder: was he autistic? This piece looks beyond labels to explore his traits, the way adaptations shape... Read more...

How AI Can Truly Help Autistic Adults: Calm Support, Not Cures

AI isn’t here to “fix” autism. It’s here to reduce friction. From boundary scripts to affirmations to accessibility audits, these tools show how AI can support autistic adults in real... Read more...

Parallel Play in Autism: Together, In Our Own Way

Parallel play isn’t about being distant, it’s about being together, in our own way. For autistic people, it’s a valid, comforting way to connect without pressure. This guide explores what... Read more...

Autistic Adults and Animals: Understanding A Bond Beyond Words

For many autistic adults, animals are more than pets, they are steady companions who offer comfort without judgment. In their presence, we can unmask, breathe easier, and feel accepted for... Read more...

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