
Meltdown in Autism
It’s important to recognize the early signs of a meltdown and abate it in it's tracks. Don’t stand the chance.
You can’t make it alone if you get panic. Benzodiazepines can help as soon as hyperventilation occurs, lying down with…

Festivities in Autism
I need a reason for self-care. Without a reason, pleasurable self-care takes the place of forced hygienic labor. In short, necessity.
I need to be in the right place to celebrate or else.
Today I declined an hairdresser appointment.I…

Fear reflection/Christmas
Festivities are always hard on autists. In particular, Christian festivals.
It's no surprise that holidays are overwhelming for autists.
I'm scared of Christmas.
I miss home and the balmy Mediterranean weather.Christmas 2019 is my…

Christmas confusion
Consequences of Christmas stress on autists.
It's no surprise that holidays are overwhelming for autists.
Living in a non-Christian country as a Christian, Christmas takes the form of Confusion to me: I feel out of place, I can’t get…
Internet addiction
Technology has gotten out of control. Based on medical data, social media are adding to our anxiety. The Internet started with a noble attitude, just to get out of hand. ‘Internet addiction’ has become a diagnosis. I’m assailed by a destructive sense of nostalgia. Life as my generation knew it, doesn’t exist anymore. Recent studies on teenagers showcase […]