by Meredith Dangel | May 29, 2023 | Understanding Autism
Adjusting to changes in the summer weather can be challenging for autistics. The shifts in routine and sensory experiences can disrupt their sense of familiarity and comfort, potentially leading to increased anxiety and difficulty adapting to the new season....
by Meredith Dangel | May 29, 2023 | Understanding Autism
10 Minutes for You: Starting Small for Self-Care Years ago, 10 minutes to myself sounded ridiculous. How could 10 minutes possibly help? The Power of Starting Small: Building Courage and Reducing Guilt Well, first of all, you have to start somewhere. Those of us who...
by Meredith Dangel | May 29, 2023 | Understanding Autism
Help for the Holidays: Don’t let your mind lie to you For some of us, facing the holidays with altered plans feels overwhelming. For some, it may even feel hopeless and joy-less. Some may wonder why they should observe the holiday at all. What’s the point?...
by Meredith Dangel | May 29, 2023 | Understanding Autism
You want festive. You want fun. You want fa-la-la-la-la. Thinking Outside the Box: Autism Strategies for Meaningful Moments How do we achieve those meaningful moments when we’re faced with constraints like Covid-19 precautions? I have learned a lot about flexibility...
by Meredith Dangel | May 29, 2023 | Understanding Autism
Thanksgiving is a mere 21 days away. In a normal year, I encourage people to slow down during the holidays, limiting their activities and savoring the ones they choose. This year, Covid has probably done a lot of the limiting for you. You probably won’t feel the...