Helen Edgar (Autistic Realms)
- Jan 11
- 13 min
Autistic Burnout - Supporting Young People At Home & School
Understanding autistic burnout and exploring ways to support young people experiencing school attendance difficulties.
Helen Edgar (Autistic Realms)
- Dec 17, 2023
- 5 min
Monotropic Interests and Looping Thoughts
It can be very hard to move on from looping thoughts, whether positive or negative. Switching tasks and moving from one attention tunnel...
Helen Edgar (Autistic Realms)
- Nov 12, 2023
- 5 min
Autistic Burnout: Social Media Project November 2023
Autistic Burnout Social Media Project. A collection of shared experiences of autistic burnout from across the online autistic community.
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)
- Apr 2, 2023
- 3 min
Autism Strengths & Challenges Papyrus Autism Acceptance Week 2023
Autism is not an illness or a disorder, it is a different way of thinking and responding. It is important to value differences.
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.