Resources for Our Community Since 2020

The Autistic Innovator began as an Autism blog in October 2020 to provide resources and help to the autistic community. All blog posts are from 2020 to 2026.

Life Hacks for Autistic Adults

Life Hacks for Autistic Adults

Ashley Lauren Spencer
Tagged: Resources

We autistic adults often ask, how can I deal with sensory overload and function better?

There are several things we can do to reduce our sensory overload and possibly improve our executive functioning.

Here are some life hacks for autistic adults that might help you.

What to Do After an Autism Diagnosis

What to Do After an Autism Diagnosis

Ashley Lauren Spencer
Tagged: Autism Resources

Many of us autistic adults wonder if it’s worth it to get a diagnosis and what comes after the autism label.

There are many facets to what you can do after you realize you are autistic, or after you get an official diagnosis.

Accommodations for Autistic Adults in the Workplace

Accommodations for Autistic Adults in the Workplace

Ashley Lauren Spencer
Tagged: Resources
If you have been wondering what reasonable accommodations you can ask for in the workplace, I have some resources for you.
Living with Alexithymia: Love, Life & Relationships

Living with Alexithymia: Love, Life & Relationships

Ashley Lauren Spencer
Tagged: Resources

Alexithymia is a series of traits where a person cannot recognize or understand their own emotions. People with alexithymia may have difficulties expressing their emotions.

Our brains will respond to situations and images the same way a person without alexithymia does, we just cannot recognize that it is an emotion, nor describe what the emotion feels like.