Understanding ADHD

ADD/ADHD THOUGHTS 11/15/2018. Warning, this is long and thought stimulating. šŸ˜šŸ‘€ā¤ļø I am getting to that point of finding my strengths instead of beating myself up for my ā€œfaultsā€. The negatives get more attention typically, because those are the things that bother other people most such as chronic lateness, distractibility, difficulty following through on tasks,Continue reading “Understanding ADHD”

Notes on PTSD

Notes on PTSD I was asked “How has PTSD changed my views about myself”? How indeed? In the beginnings I learned to trust less, doubt more, and hide from trouble and confusion. I became less confident in my choices, in my abilities, my art, and my love. I learned to be stronger in myself overContinue reading “Notes on PTSD”

What is an Autistic Meltdown?

This woman presents an audio clip Ā giving a very factual description of what an #ActuallyAutistic meltdown can be like and what can cause them to occur Last week I posted a very short video explaining what autistic meltdowns and shutdowns are in just over two minutes. Since posting I’ve had some questions so this weekContinue reading “What is an Autistic Meltdown?”

More than Meets the Eye: the tip of the Autism Iceburg.

Studying more on ASD and ADD has given me many insights; not only into the autistic community, but also myself. Long blog post!