Autism – A Different Perspective on the World
Autism is not a one-way street, but a spectrum full of diversity and depth. Learn how people on the autism spectrum perceive the world, the challenges they face and the unique strengths they bring. From scientific facts to personal stories, you will find everything you need to better understand autism.
Here comes everything on the diversity within the autistic spectrum and the unique strengths that come with it.
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Autistic burnout: exhaustion beyond the ordinary
You sit on the couch and feel that you just can’t take it anymore. It’s as if your batteries have been dead for a long time, and yet the world outside continues to demand peak performance from you. You function, you mask, and now you feel like a robot that has finally run out of…
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Hyperempathy: The Overwhelming World of Emotions in Autism
Imagine entering a room and the emotions of the people around you hitting you like a wave. You feel sadness, joy, anger – sometimes all at once. You want to help, to save the world, but the overload paralyzes you. If you are looking for hyperempathy, you may feel that you feel too much yourself…
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Insomnia and Neurodivergence: When Sleep Becomes a Struggle
For neurodivergent individuals – including those with ADHD, autism, and high sensitivity – sleep is often an especially elusive resource. Maybe you’ve experienced this: you’re tired, but sleep just won’t come. Thoughts race, your body feels tense, and even though the day is long over, your senses seem to be running at full speed. Insomnia,…
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Thought Loops: What They Are and How to Break Free
What Are Thought Loops? You might be looking for ways to escape your recurring thoughts. These thought loops are exhausting, consuming time and energy, and often surface at night when everything quiets down. For neurodivergent individuals such as those with autism or ADHD, thought loops can be particularly challenging due to specific cognitive patterns that…