05Jul 2021 by autisticemmalyn

Should You Shelter Your Autistic Child?

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An article for parents and caregivers of children with autism about why we might want to shelter them, why it can be harmful, and what we can do instead. I myself am not a parent, but as an autistic person, I want to provide parents with opportunities to help understand their autistic children and how they can help them grow. Audio coming soon! As parents and caregivers, you always want the best for your child.  Why would you ever want them to feel hurt or pain?  While a lot of times, this can lead to healthy conversations and moves towards independence, some parents may be inclined to shelter their child.  This is especially the case with parents of neurodivergent children.  With autism in particular, many parents fear that their child…
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28Jun 2021 by autisticemmalyn

Autism and Athleticism

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Hey everyone! This post is about my journey with sports and exercise and how I became physically active without caring about fitting in. Want to listen instead? Check out the video! https://youtu.be/ad_dQpAYdgE My K12 school system focused heavily on sports.  Athletes were praised, rewarded, revered.  The high school football field was the cornerstone of the whole community.  It seemed as if you even put so much as your pinky toe on that sacred ground, you were a hero. Sure, football was the main sport, the pride and joy of the district, but that’s not to say that the other sports were neglected.  If you partook in pretty much any athletic activity, you automatically rose in the social hierarchy. I was short and underweight with barely any muscle.  My days were…
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22Jun 2021 by autisticemmalyn

How to Make Outfits for Autistic People

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Hey guys!  This blog post is going to be about something each one of us does every day - pick out an outfit.  If you want tips on how to make a style that works for you, read on! This post was inspired by my personal history with clothes.  I used to wear a lot of bright colors and patterns that didn’t really match.  Additionally, I was very sensitive to denim and hated wearing jeans.  As I got older, I thought some more about what I was wearing and the look I wanted to achieve.  Now, I’m a lot more comfortable with my style and the specific clothes that I wear.  My goal in writing this is to help you find this too!  Please keep in mind that these are…
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22Jun 2021 by autisticemmalyn

Sensory Activities for Autistic People

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Hello everyone!  Today I want to share with you some different sensory activities that can really help you, especially if you are autistic or neurodivergent in another way.  These activities are super useful in helping you branch out and become more comfortable with sensory stimuli without the struggles of surprise or lack of control.  Many of these you can do at home or within your local area.  Most of them are free, but a few cost a couple bucks, so if you’re willing to spend a little extra, go for it! Want to listen instead? Check out the video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIokL9pOxHs Smell Smell is an often underlooked means of experiencing the world.  It actually has quite a lot to do with how we take in and process information, even if we…
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