Accepting the Moments When My Autism Is 'Showing'

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Regret is a powerful and painful emotion that everyone will experience at least once in their life. Sadly, the more lessons we have to learn the hard way, the more regret we will ultimately feel.When you begin to compare your current self to your younger self, it can be a really strange experience. I remember long ago, thinking about life in one way, and now, I approach life in an entirely different way.

https://psychcentral.com/blog/stop-feeling-empty#how-to-stop-feeling-this-wayhttps://drjonicewebb.com/8-signs-that-you-have-empty-feelings/

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I was walking down the hallway with a second grader I work with who was having a difficult time focusing in class. He requested that he miss outdoor recess, something he normally looks forward to, and said he gets “bored” when he has to stay on the blacktop when the playground is too wet to climb. I noticed something different with him that day. The usual energy, silliness, and wittiness I was so used to seeing from him was diminished.

Although this classic dystopian novel focuses on the dark side, these 1984 quotes will brighten up your life.

Did you know that your mindset is the blueprint for your success in life? Without the right mindset, nothing is possible. But with the right mindset? Everything is possible. Allow these Carol Dweck quotes about her theory on the growth mindset allow you to foster and empower your own.

Get ready to be inspired by a woman that challenged the standard and set new limits with these Bessie Coleman quotes.

One of the last memories I have of my father is him sitting on the edge of my bed, strumming his acoustic guitar and singing “Bridge Over Troubled Water” while I was going to sleep.

My husband took his life after years of carrying the weight of being sexually abused — physically and emotionally — by the people who were supposed to care for him as a child and adolescent.

She’ll be the first to tell you she’s the baddest in the room, and these Nicki Minaj quotes will make you harness your inner badass.

IPSOS Retail Performance. The numbers have steadily increased since 2004, and they’re continuing to ascend. As it grows in popularity, the need for more effective vegan substitutions exists.When folks start this healthier eating style, the first thing they believe is that they will have to become accustomed to bland, tasteless foods.

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Team morale is enhanced by close physical contact. You mostly feel in control of your environment.Unfortunately, that time machine doesn’t exist just yet. However, managers can use the current situation to find new and innovative ways to increase employee engagement and performance through the much-underutilized skill of talent development.In this article, I will discuss five simple talent development hacks for managers to improve employee performance, improve retention rates, and reduce stress. The Association Of Talent Development defines talent development as: “Efforts that foster learning, employee engagement, talent management, and employee development to drive organisational performance, productivity, and results. To some, talent development is an important tool for unleashing human potential. To others, it is a set of practical capabilities for driving organisational results by creating the processes, systems, and frameworks that advance training and development strategies, succession planning, and learning opportunities.” This article focuses on what managers can do to unleash human potential. Most managers are unaware of the power they have to unleash human potential within their employees. It is such an untapped leadership skill. This is in part because talent development traditionally sits within the human resources systems and frameworks.

I’ve had many years of treatment for my mental illness diagnoses. I’ve had individual therapy, group counseling, PHP, IOP and residential treatment. I have spent time on psychiatric units of hospitals and been on a 51/50 hold. After all this treatment, after all that I have done, people can’t believe my struggle or understand where its coming from. The exterior masks the true struggle I feel. I hold multiple graduate degrees, I am a graduate from a top 10 university, I have numerous awards and accolades, I am employed and navigating and managing life. This contradicts with what I feel on the inside as this is all a mask. I put on a shield and elect to show the world a side of me they want to see: successful, put together, accomplished and ambitious.

This article was published in May 2015 and has been updated.

leadership that team members want to work for.Here are some tips on how to inspire your team to do well and achieve better results.Learning how to inspire your team to achieve better results starts with knowing their “why?” Certainly, every leader on this planet is familiar with Simon Sinek’s book, “Start With Why?” so you, too, understand the value of getting clear on what motivates your team.Begin your plan with exploration meetings. Gather the group together and using open-ended questions, brainstorming sessions, or team-building activities, drive an outcome list of motivational and engagement strategies.

appointment with a psychiatrist – and then hoped to god that I did not forget to go.Dr. So and So introduced himself and asked what I was like as a kid. My words meandered all over the place, though I hit what I thought was the important stuff.

FREE WEBINAR REPLAY WITH RYAN WEXELBLATTListen to “The Social Lives of Boys with ADHD”Q: “What kinds of summer camps work best for boys with ADHD?”A: “I do not like seeing kids with ADHD go to one-week camps. If you have social learning challenges — difficulty making friends and connecting with other kids — it takes you a week just to get used to the camp program and routine, and then you are done.

ADHD do. There’s a strong connection, kinship, and mutual respect, so it’s not surprising that my moods follow the seasons. In the summer, I’m full of fire energy — with less patience for my kids, who are home from school.

Dear Todd AKA Shindigz Customer of the Day,CONGRATULATIONS! You are now our new most favorite customer! If we were with you right now, we would definitely give you a high-five. As of this moment, your order is currently cruising along the virtual highway and stopping at the best party supply company in the world!You will receive another awesome and highly entertaining email from us as soon as your items ship…Talk about a hook!Relationship milestones are events or interests in your customers’ lives.

Vaping is a common act today; it has become widespread among many young adults and even teenagers. There sure are enough reports online to confirm it.

Many people actively avoid exercising or working out because it’s uncomfortable or because they don’t like it – but they’re missing out on immense benefits. People who exercise regularly are less stressed, less susceptible to various conditions and illnesses, and much more likely to live a longer and happier life.

The US has plenty of amazing cities, and Nashville is one of them. It feels like a little town with the conveniences of a big city. Plenty of tourists visit Tennessee to find out what the city has to offer. If you are a movie buff, Nashville has excellent drive-in movie theaters for you to explore. 

“Remember, being happy doesn’t mean you have it all. It simply means you’re thankful for all you have.” ~Unknown

I grew up having allergies. I was allergic to many foods and environmental things as a kid, but when I got a bit older, my allergies seemed to go away. About a year ago, I went to an allergist complaining of rashes and stomach problems. I left learning that I was allergic to over 30 types of food and almost 40 types of environmental allergies. I had to cut over 30 types of food out of my diet including dairy, wheat, tomatoes, and eggs.

“Great communication requires listening and digesting before you speak.” —Britini D’Angelo

Manifestation is a buzzword you can’t ignore. From TikTok to Ariana Grande bops, it seems like everyone is talking about manifestation these days.

before you begin your journey. This allows you to stay objective in your assessment of the facts if you are ever faced with the decision to quit or not—versus waiting until you are in the moment when emotion can cloud your judgment. Here are some questions we should ask ourselves to determine if it is time to (strategically) quit something:Ask yourself if you are too close to the situation to be objective.

I’m not sure when I first started to think that I may have autism. It was something I pieced together over time, little things jumping out at me as I recognized myself in others. I’m an early childhood educator, so I spent a lot of time learning about autism, Down syndrome, ADHD, etc. And over the years I’ve worked with many children on the spectrum in various positions such as support staff and teacher. I started seeing myself in the case studies for school projects, I could relate to the children in my care. There was a little voice inside my head telling me to look into this further, but there was a bigger voice in my head that told me that I was being overdramatic and it was silly for me to even consider the idea. I don’t match the stereotypes.

Areva Martin is an award-winning attorney, best-selling author, legal commentator, talk show host, and a critical voice for social justice. She has a son, Marty, who has autism. I interviewed Areva Martin for Black History Month because her advocacy for Marty reminded me of my own mom. When I was diagnosed at age 7 with autism, my mom quit her job as an art teacher and became a full-time Ron teacher. Like Areva Martin, my mom fought hard for the accommodations and resources I required to succeed in school and graduate from college.

March 13, 2020. It was Popcorn Friday at my kids’ elementary school. I stood in front of a well-used popcorn machine that morning with two other moms and filled countless small wax paper bags for the hundreds of students at our school. Eventually, we ran out of kernels, so I quickly drove to a local store for more. On my way to check out, I snagged a lone six-pack of toilet paper sitting on an end cap. I had heard about a toilet paper shortage and hadn’t had time to make my usual Costco run. I also knew that our upcoming Spring Break would be part of a “two weeks to flatten the curve” effort for something that was being called COVID-19, and I definitely did not want to run out while we hunkered down. I felt dutifully prepared and confident when I brought that six-pack of toilet paper home.

For as long as I could remember, words were always trapped inside my head. I was always the quiet one. The silent one everyone forgot about or overlooked. At home, I spent my time alone in my room with my cats. People often talked about me as if I was deaf and could not hear them simply because I did not speak. They asked others if I could speak instead of asking me.

February 17, 2022People with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD or ADD) or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face higher mortality risks than does the general population, according to a new meta-analysis published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics.1 The study found that death in childhood or midlife from natural or unnatural causes was twice as likely for people with ADHD or autism, compared to the general population.The systematic review and meta-analysis examined 27 studies published between 1988 and 2021, including data on more than 642,000 participants from North America and Europe. When causes of death were examined, ADHD and ASD were associated with higher mortality due to unnatural causes such as injury, poisoning, or suicide.

I grew up in a middle-class home. My father was a college professor, and my mother stayed at home with my sister and me and had a medical transcription business. We went to church every Sunday, and I attended two different private schools. I did very well in school. I even had a book contract at the age of 15.

Everyone encounters stress in their lives. Some might have to battle stress on a daily basis and others once in a while. When it comes to single parents of children with disabilities, the stress and struggle can overshadow our every move.

This past month I think I’ve probably watched “Encanto” almost over five times, if not more.

On December 28, 2021, the bell tolled for John Madden. A lot of bells, actually, and he earned them. He was great at what he did, and he did a lot of it.