Many autistic people face challenges in their daily life while navigating a world made for neurotypical people.
When I was 17, I realized that my experience of the things I liked or simply happened to notice around me was more intense than my friends seemed to experience. When I tried to describe what I ...
I remember being in the middle of a lake. Alone. Just me, water, the sky, and far-away trees. It was a bliss. Being alone with nature can be an exquisite source of joy. I remember dancing with joy.
Imagine having a conversation where every gesture and glance feels like a test. You're juggling eye contact, facial expressions and tone of voice, all while trying to keep up with the words. You might ...