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Situational Mutism: A Compassionate Approach

The term Situational Mutism is much preferred to Selective Mutism. The word ‘selective’ implies choice, but in reality, someone experiencing situational...

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Autistic Burnout and the Mismatch of Support

Autistic burnout is a state of extreme exhaustion—physical, emotional, and cognitive—resulting from prolonged masking, sensory overload, and navigating a...

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Context Eating: Why We Prefer Specific Foods in Specific Situations

Some kids and adults may eat specific foods and in very specific contexts. This can be confusing and and even feel frustrating for parents and carers who see a...

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Rethinking Praise: Practical Strategies for Toileting Support

Every young person is different, and what feels supportive for one might not work for another. The following ideas offer a range of approaches so you can find...

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Going to Bed for Any Other Reason Than Sleep: Taking the Pressure Off

Going to sleep is quite the transition — and for many, it’s a huge demand or pressure....

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Supporting PDAers with Hygiene: A Compassionate Approach

Navigating hygiene can be challenging for any young person. For PDAers, these transitions can feel especially overwhelming. Traditional approaches to personal...

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Is it PANS/PANDAS: Taking a Curious Look

If your child is neurodivergent and struggling, they may be experiencing neurodivergent burnout. However, if the change was sudden and may have been following...

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Questions to Ask Your Healthcare Provider About ADHD Medications

Deciding on ADHD medication is a significant step that you likely have put a lot of thought into and would benefit from open communication with your healthcare...

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Why We Need Low Pressure Food Opportunities

Food and eating are deeply personal areas where young people, particularly PDAers, have a natural sense of needing some control to feel secure. This makes it...

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How to Get them to Eat: Rethinking Some Traditional Parenting Strategies

Food opportunities can often be a source of stress for families. Many parents and carers have shared with me that they feel like they are constantly...

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Hypermobility & Ehlers Danlos & How They Affect Toileting

What are Ehlers Danlos & Hypermobility Syndrome? Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a group of genetic connective tissue disorders that affect the...

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Getting the Language Right about Autism

We know that language matters. Our word choice expresses ideas and meanings on the subjects we are speaking about. Therefore, our word choice when discussing...

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Distress Language: How to Tune into What Your Child Can’t Say

Has your neurodivergent child ever said things like, “I hate you,” “I hate myself,” “I wish you would die,” or “I want to die” during a...

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Winter Holiday Community Event by Autistic Revolution

This December, Autistic Revolution (AR) warmly welcomed community members to our winter holiday gathering. It was a time to connect with community, share...

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Getting to Know More About PDAers: The Less Discussed Characteristics

Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) is often understood through its most prominent traits, such as anxiety and resistance to everyday demands. However, there...

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Received a New Medical Diagnosis? A Beginning List of Questions to Ask Your Care Provider

Receiving a new medical diagnosis can feel overwhelming, with so many questions and decisions to navigate. Having a prepared list of questions to ask your care...

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A Community Guide to a Happy Neurodivergent Christmas

Ditch the Expectations and Meet Your Needs A Community Guide to a Happy Neurodivergent Christmas features contributions from people with a variety of different...

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Gabby’s Glimmers: A Children’s Book About Gabby and Their Favourite Jam Sandwich

Gabby’s Glimmers is a rhyming children’s book about Gabby who is a creative, board game playing and scary-loving kiddo that adores a jam sandwich. ...

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Autistic Burnout Conference: May 17th 2025

Register your interest to attend the conference Who is the Autistic Burnout Network? The Autistic Burnout Network is a cohort of Neurodivergent professionals...

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Is Your Young Person Starting a New Medication? A list of questions to ask your care provider

We always want what is best for our kids. And sometimes that means that they might need a new medication. It can feel hard making the decision to have your...

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