Many people living with Autism and ADHD require medication to function. Without it, they can’t regulate their behavior and emotions.
Author: Zeenath Mann
Why I Didn’t Have Many Friends At School
School is difficult for many children of all abilities. Add Autism and ADHD to it, and it is even more difficult. Growing up, school was the last place I wanted to be.
Attending the Elkhart County Fair as an Autistic Adult During COVID-19
For many Autistic and ADHD people, going to the county fair is a sensory nightmare. While I was growing up in Southern California, my family and I attended both the Los Angeles County Fair and the San Bernardino County Fair. We continued our fairgoing traditions and started going to the Elkhart County Fair after we…
Why Don’t My Teachers Understand Autism?
Help! My Loved One Cannot Stay Off Screens!
Trouble Focusing? Try Keeping Your Hands Busy!
Many symptoms between ADHD and Autism overlap. One major symptom is being unable to pay attention and sit still. For many, it’s very painful to pay attention and sit still, unless they can keep their hands busy. There are many fidget toys available but for some, fidget toys don’t work. Some people need…
Why Should Autistic People Work
Do Autistic People Lack Empathy?
What is Empathy? Empathy is the feeling associated with being able to understand and identify the feelings and emotions of others. An example would be understanding and making an effort to comfort someone at a time of loss. The supportive person would speak in a calming manner and embrace the person that is grieving or…