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Coronavirus and the Autism Community

Coronavirus and the Autism Community

So, I wasn’t going to write a post about Coronavirus, because that is literally all I read or hear about, and I’m sure everyone is in the same boat.  Instead, I sat down to write a post about this amazing woman, Grunya Efimovna Sukareva.  But all I could think about was how artificial it felt to force myself to write about something else, when Coronavirus is forefront in my mind.  Grunya will have to wait. Eh.  So here I go. While this pandemic is affecting everyone, it is affecting the autism community in a different way.  Yes, we all have...

March 19, 2020
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The Why of ND Renegade

The Why of ND Renegade

I have been thinking a lot lately about our business ND Renegade, and our reasons for doing it.  We started because we want a home-based business, as we homeschool the kids and we would like freedom to travel at some point in the future.  I decided on a brand that shines a light on neurodiversity, because we have two awesome neurodivergent kids, and I want to instill pride in them.  I also want to teach them how to run a business, and to have it be something they want to be invested in.  It was a niggling idea that I...

March 12, 2020
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Autism in the Workplace

Autism in the Workplace

Yesterday I asked another question to the autistics on Instagram.  I like asking questions this way, as I get honest answers from #actual autistics, and this is extremely helpful.  So, the question I posed is this: What are some ways to make the workplace more accommodating? Here are some of the answers:   “Have a really organized, shared method of planning (helps the whole staff too…)” “Sensory friendly environment, getting to work by yourself/with one person, not a full team” “Not having hot desking” “Less harsh lighting” “Allowing us to wear headphones” “Stop forcing us to socialize and start seeing...

March 05, 2020
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I Asked This Question:

I Asked This Question:

What do you find the most difficult thing is about being neurodivergent? I asked this in an Instagram story, searching for truth from neurodivergent people themselves.  I was looking for openness and honest answers, shedding light on the difficulties neurodivergent people face in their lives.  Their answers leave me feeling like we need to do so much more to help this vulnerable community.  Here are some of the responses: “Misunderstanding” “Feeling like I have to justify the way I am to NT’s” “The overload of my senses, it really hinders me daily” “People not understanding that we function differently, in...

February 25, 2020
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Comorbid Anxiety

Comorbid Anxiety

It is estimated that approximately 40% of the autistic population suffers anxiety (although some studies say the true number is up to 84%).  Approximately 50% of people with ADHD also have comorbid anxiety.  These are such devastating statistics, because anxiety can be debilitating, and is one of the leading causes of suicide among autistic people. Here are some of the symptoms of anxiety: Disproportional stress Racing thoughts Unwanted thoughts Fatigue Sweating Irritability Mood swings Insomnia Nausea Even greater insistence on routines More meltdowns The need for more stimming Self-harm Difficulty concentrating Depression Loose bowel movements Headaches Intensely pounding heart Muscle...

February 18, 2020
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