Poll results reveal the diverse experiences of being autistic, uncovering our unique challenges, strengths, and profound journey toward self-discovery and acceptance.
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Understanding the science behind panic attacks can demystify the experience and provide insights into effective management strategies.
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The devastating impact on sensitive and autistic individuals forced to conceal their true selves to fit in. Challenging societal norms and embracing neurodiversity can significantly improve mental health, offering a new perspective on personal differences as natural variations rather than deficits.
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Fidget tools, designed for tactile manipulation, offer extensive benefits, including enhanced focus, anxiety relief, sensory regulation, and improved social interactions, proving to be invaluable aids for individuals with anxiety, autism, ADHD, and sensory sensitivities.
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A documentary that delves into the lives of filmmaker Scott Steindorff and his family, broadening to include the wider autistic community's experiences and challenges while advocating for greater understanding and support, particularly addressing the underrepresented issue of autism in women and the critical mental health concerns within the autistic community.
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You're not alone, and you're more important than you know. Your existence, your light, your love—it's what keeps this world turning.
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For those sensitive to sensory input, sound reduction is a vital tool for managing daily stress and avoiding sensory overload. By minimizing background noise, individuals can experience enhanced focus, reduced anxiety, and improved overall well-being. This simple strategy empowers sensitive people to navigate a noisy world more comfortably, preserving their energy and promoting mental health.
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The article addresses the systemic oversight in autism diagnosis among women, highlighting the need for recognizing gender-specific manifestations and advocating for more inclusive diagnostic criteria and support systems.
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The article highlights the importance of listening to our bodies and recognizing physical and emotional cues as essential steps in setting healthy boundaries, advocating for self-care, and fostering personal growth and self-respect.
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For highly sensitive individuals, merging the art of self-care with the demands of caretaking is a delicate balance. It demands a proactive and compassionate approach to navigate our own sensitivities while supporting others.
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For many reasons, environmentally sensitive people find mainstream work overwhelming and exhausting. Val Nelson helps people navigate these challenging times and determine what is right for them in terms of work life and career.
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We welcome you to participate in a research study by a highly sensitive doctoral candidate, Kimberli Poppe-Smart, who seeks to learn whether there is any correlation between three commonly referenced subscales of the Highly Sensitive Person Scale and coping-motivated alcohol use.
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Constant self-judgment can harm mental health, hindering authentic connections and fulfillment in relationships and careers, while embracing one's authentic identity fosters resilience and genuine connections and empowers the pursuit of passions, leading to greater life satisfaction.
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Highlighting the challenges faced by adult women seeking an autism diagnosis and underscoring the transformative power of diagnosis in fostering self-awareness and self-compassion, ultimately contributing to a more supportive and inclusive environment.
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The Sensitive Sages group for Sensitive Empowerment members aged 60+ celebrates its 6 month anniversary.
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A transformative exploration through midlife challenges, including an empty nest, menopausal health issues, mental health challenges, and the profound discovery of being Autistic.
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Supporting a sensitive loved one helps build emotional well-being and trust, and this guide provides practical ways to foster a positive environment, leading to enduring, healthy relationships.
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Could you be Autistic? Let's explore the traits and see if they resonate with your experiences.
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Join a support group for Autistic women navigating late-in-life diagnoses (or self-diagnosis) that values and uplifts each other, lighting the way for a more inclusive and compassionate future.
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When selecting gifts for someone highly sensitive, it's important to consider options that address their unique sensory needs. Here are some of my personal favorites.
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