What is Stimming? Self-Acceptance & Embracing Our Stims

What is Stimming? Self-Acceptance & Embracing Our Stims

The first question we ask after self-identifying we are autistic and/or neurodivergent is, "What is stimming?" We may see stimming talked about in the autism and neurodivergent spaces on social...
Ashley Lauren Spencer
Tagged: Autism
Autistic Imposter Syndrome: Why it’s Normal

Autistic Imposter Syndrome: Why it’s Normal

Autistic Imposter Syndrome has hit us all at some point. Even if we are out and proud of being autistic, we can still question if we are autistic enough to relate to our community.

If you’ve asked yourself questions like, “Am I really autistic? Or is it just in my head?” You are not alone.

Ashley Lauren Spencer
Tagged: Autism
Can Cats Be Autistic? 7 Reasons Why Your Cat Might Have Autism

Can Cats Be Autistic? 7 Reasons Why Your Cat Might Have Autism

If you’ve ever thought, “I think my cat has autism,” you’ve come to the right place.
Ashley Lauren Spencer
Tagged: Autism
Masking Autism: What is it & How to Stop

Masking Autism: What is it & How to Stop

You may question whether you are autistic and wonder if autism is the reason you feel so different from everyone else, as if you are from a different planet.

The people we encounter can make it difficult for us to accept who we are, especially if we keep being told who we are is wrong.

I am autistic, same as you, so I know about masking from personal experience.

Ashley Lauren Spencer
Tagged: Autism