reframingautism.org.au/miltons-doub... may be helpful for background reading about autistic Theory of Mind and why many nonautistic people can't guess what we're thinking and feeling, and thus lack empathy for us.

Hi! Have been for a while but only seriously coming to it now. I can't abide some other platforms anymore and would like different and better conversations and connections. Glad you could see a Tod sunset again!

... It can be big or small and will depend on individual tastes and sensory profiles BUT often unexpected moments of so-called natural beauty fit the bill! This sunset was entirely unexpected and richer than I've seen in a while. I felt so uplifted after. I do love me some awe!
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simply plan to not actively strive towards anything that isn't driven purely by intrinsic motivation, interest or enthusiasm in winter. I kind of did it instinctively with turning to games but this was intuitive rather than planned. I choose a different planned rhythm for 2025. #AuDHD #Autism #ADHD

considering what accommodations and game design features/ways of running a game we can put in place to create fun AND offer some of the wellbeing benefits I have had. I suspect it'll all be possible to bring into coaching as well, with luck. #DnD

Maybe more canary islands than Trømso then ❤️ I like the water to be warm when snorkelling because then I can spend hours gawping at the shiny fishies!

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reflection questions or link to free resources (with no sign up). Here's one I wrote about a time I went unexpectedly non-verbal and what I learned from it. I'd love to get over 200 interested subscribers soon us21.campaign-archive.com?u=4d719ca475...

Ps I occasionally mention coaching services but

Here are my "soft clothes" that I wear when I want to travel comfortably and reduce my sensory burden so I can concentrate on getting through customs - they also work for post-meltdown self-care in the middle of winter. 😉

a second brain with structured models and conversations to help you with this aspect of self-discovery and self-accommodation and ever choose to work with me, just let me know you'd like to start our work with a sensory profile, and coaching around starting your chosen tweaks. Thanks for reading ❤️

If you're realising that you're autistic and you've not thought about your sensorium before, I just wanted to share this information in case it helps. As we are all different, as always, adopt, adapt or discard what I've written according to your needs and preferences. If you'd like

Such a difference. I don't get burned out as badly or anywhere near as often anymore now I try to influence my sensory environment where I can and it's something I can influence. I have much more energy and am less anxious now. I also feel like I have some say in my day unfolding how I'd hope.

To see what others do or what might be something you could rule in or rule out. We're all different and have different sensory profiles, needs and resources so there's always a bit of trial and error with this stuff but I personally found a few cups of tea and journalling pockets made...

By following accounts who write about such things, communicating with other autistic people (when you want to and accessibly) and by looking at books by neurodivergent professionals, plus maybe talking to occupational health if they're available and clued up in your workplace, it's possible...

When I work with people on this, the missing piece is often a) knowing what supports match what situation b) deciding for oneself which tweaks are going to feel most doable, accessible, and offer the biggest reward in comfort for the least effort (quick, big benefits while conserving resource).