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Everyday Life with Autism

Autism Means Small Things Can Feel Like the Whole World

Some people dismiss the challenges autistic individuals face. However, even seemingly minor disruptions can be incredibly stressful for an autistic person! Some time ago, I read a comment on my blog from someone who disliked guests arriving early and felt they shouldn’t be expected to answer the door immediately. Another autistic person wondered if it […]

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Some People with Autism Have Hyperlexia

Some individuals with autism have something called hyperlexia, which means they have an aptitude for reading words but struggle to comprehend the content of texts. I am autistic and I strongly suspect I have some form of hyperlexia myself. I learned to read and write at the age of three and quickly learned to spell […]