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Category: trauma

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Autistic

Trauma Clashes: Staying Calm When Someone is Melting Down

Posted on December 23, 2022 by Maxfield Sparrow

When you look up what Autistic people have said about how to help us through meltdowns, the most foundational piece of advice you will see again and again is to remain calm. But what about when you can’t remain calm? What about when that Autistic person’s meltdown is triggering your own trauma response?

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Autism

“Real Autism” Advice From A Real Autistic Professional

Posted on July 4, 2022July 5, 2022 by Ann Memmott

Too often, people cause the “behaviour” that they blame on “real autism.” And it’s often their own approaches that need changing.

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Autistic

How Extreme Diets Damage Autistic People

Posted on January 22, 2018July 25, 2022 by Reid Knight

Food is an important part of life. Instead of using food as a “positive reinforcer,” or diets as part of a cure attempt, parents can use food and conversations about food to connect with their autistic children.

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