Helen Edgar (Autistic Realms)
- Jan 29
- 8 min
Autistic Community: Connections & Becoming
Neurodiversity is where potential and possibilities lie. We need to embrace our collective flow and differences and ways of becoming.
Helen Edgar (Autistic Realms)
- Jan 17
- 8 min
Celebrations: Neurodivergent-friendly ideas to help make celebrations a success for the whole family
Adopting a low-demand approach will help lower anxiety and enable everyone in the family to enjoy parties in a way that works for them.
Helen Edgar (Autistic Realms)
- Jan 16
- 6 min
Monotropism, Neurodiversity & Collective Flow
Neurodiversity is where potential and possibilities lie. We need to embrace our collective flow and differences.
Helen Edgar (Autistic Realms)
- Jan 13
- 4 min
Monotropism and The Monotropism Questionnaire
Monotropism is a neurodiversity-affirming theory of autism. Find out more and take the Monotropism Questionnaire.
Helen Edgar (Autistic Realms)
- Oct 11, 2023
- 3 min
#OCDWeek 2023
If you are Autistic, being in an understanding, flexible, low-demand, supportive environment can help make OCD more manageable.
Helen Edgar (Autistic Realms)
- Aug 16, 2023
- 8 min
Monotropism, Autism & OCD
Exploring similarities and differences between Autistic and OCD monotropic flow states. Can attention tunnels freeze and thoughts get stuck?
Helen Edgar (Autistic Realms)
- Aug 15, 2023
- 6 min
The Elephant in the Room
We will look at PACE as a way to communicate and discuss 'the elephant in the room' and help make those tricky conversations a bit easier.
Helen Edgar (Autistic Realms)
- Jul 9, 2023
- 11 min
Monotropism and Experiences of being Monotropic
Monotropism is increasingly considered to be the underlying principle behind autism and is becoming more widely recognised.
Helen Edgar (Autistic Realms)
- May 22, 2023
- 2 min
Autistic & OCD - Autistic Dream Realms Project (May 2023)
OCD commonly co-occurs amongst autistic people; research from 2015 found that 17% of autistic people also had OCD.
Helen Edgar (Autistic Realms)
- Apr 2, 2023
- 4 min
Low Demand Parenting (for the whole family)
If you are also autistic and have neurodivergent children it can feel even more overwhelming at times. A low demand approach may help.
Helen Edgar (Autistic Realms)
- Mar 31, 2023
- 9 min
Autism & OCD - What Could Help
OCD obsessions & compulsions = disabling (negative)
Autistic routines & rituals = enabling (positive)
Helen Edgar (Autistic Realms)
- Mar 26, 2023
- 9 min
Monotropism = Happy Flow State
Monotropism is like a force that draws you into a specific channel of interest, much like a river, it has momentum.
Helen Edgar (Autistic Realms)
- Mar 21, 2023
- 12 min
Autism is fluid
Autism is fluid and everyone has different needs. We need compassion and understanding to develop deep and meaningful connections.