Autism

Find personal perspectives, tips and insights, and conversations with entrepreneurs, activists, researchers, and creators changing what it means to be neurodivergent.

December 13, 2024

The hidden costs of masking in Autistic women and girls

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Autistic women and girls are masking to such a degree that they risk late or missed diagnosis. Masking may help socially and professionally in the short term, but may also harm mental health and a person’s sense of self-worth in the process.

September 2, 2024

Masking in Autistic boys and men

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Masking in Autistic boys and men often comes from societal pressures, taking a toll on identity, mental health, and connection to self.

January 11, 2024

What is Autism? Causes, diagnosis, support, and more

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Autism spectrum condition (ASC) is a neurodevelopmental condition that means that Autistic people have different brains than allistic people.

December 1, 2023

Cooking with Autism: a neurodivergent guide

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For the holidays and beyond, here at Tiimo we have put together a 101 whistle stop guide to cooking.

November 2, 2023

Beyond Autism Masking: The Autistic Experience

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In this article we explore the intricate phenomenon known as "autistic masking," where individuals on the autism spectrum consciously or unconsciously hide their autistic traits to blend in with neurotypical society.

April 5, 2023

Navigating time and energy as an Autistic and chronically ill person

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From chronic fatigue to sensory needs, overstimulation to pain, there is a lot to navigate.

December 6, 2022

An Autistic person's guide to avoiding seasonal overwhelm

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Tips on building a gentle routine for the holidays

November 9, 2022

An Introduction to Autistic Inertia

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Often feel like you are frozen instead of being able to start or finish a task? You might be struggling with Autistic Inertia.

April 28, 2022

Autistic people and visual thinking

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How knowledge about our cognitive processing style can help us find tools that play to our strengths

January 19, 2022

5 Strategies for Maintaining Routines when You Are Autistic

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These strategies can help you think about your routine in a new way, and can support you in keeping to them more consistently