Emma talks about the tension of feeling like a good person while others seem to assume the worst of you. She shares her experiences of being misunderstood and the impact on her self-esteem
Autism and unemployment – is there another way?
Emma discusses why autism and unemployment is such a challenge. She shares her story of becoming self-employed and considers whether this could be an option for more autistic people.
8 tips for surviving Christmas with autism
Emma shares why Christmas can be difficult for autistic people, and her top tips for surviving Christmas with autism.
10 tips for coping with change as an autistic person
Autistic people can find change difficult. In this post, I share some things that have helped me in coping with change as an autistic person.
Why autistic people find change difficult
Emma discusses why autistic people find change difficult, including her experience and what impacts her ability to cope with change.
An autistic experience of staying in hospital
I was recently admitted to hospital for the first time in my life. In this post I share my autistic experience of staying in hospital, how it impacted on me and how I tried to make the experience better for me.
Autism 101: What are autistic shutdowns?
Emma discusses autistic shutdowns, including what they look and feel like and how to help someone who is experiencing a shutdown.
Autism 101: Sensory differences with autism
This post is an introduction to sensory processing and what it means to have sensory differences with autism.
Autism 101: Autism glossary
It can sometimes seem like the autistic community has a language all of its own. Whether you want to learn new terms, or check your understanding, this autism glossary is useful for autistic and non-autistic people alike.
Autism 101: What is autistic masking?
This post will explore autistic masking – what it is, why people mask, and what the consequences can be. I will also share my personal experiences of autistic masking.