Oh, That’s Why!
What High-Masking Autism Can Look Like in Adults
A lot of high-masking Autistic adults spend years feeling like they are somehow doing humanity incorrectly while technically appearing “fine” from the outside. High-masking Autism in adults can look like chronic self-monitoring, burnout, people-pleasing, social exhaustion, scripting conversations, and feeling like you are performing your way through life.
What to Expect from an Adult Autism or ADHD Assessment (Step-by-Step)
Wondering what an adult autism or ADHD assessment actually looks like? This step-by-step guide walks you through the process—from consultation to final report—so you know what to expect.
Self-Diagnosis for Autism and ADHD: A Neurodiversity-Affirming Perspective
Self-diagnosis for Autism and ADHD is often dismissed as attention-seeking—but the reality is far more complex. For many adults, it’s the result of years of research, reflection, and trying to make sense of lifelong patterns in a world where formal diagnosis isn’t always accessible.
Seventeen Years of “We Need To” (and Other Lies We Tell Ourselves About Communication)
It took us seventeen years to realize that when I said “we need to,” my husband heard “drop everything right now.” Turns out, we weren’t bad at communicating—we were just speaking entirely different versions of the same language.
Why My Adult Sticker Chart Works (When Everything Else Didn’t)
I’m a fully grown adult with a sticker chart, which feels a little ridiculous to admit—and also happens to be one of the only things that’s ever made me even remotely consistent. Here’s why it works (and why your brain might like it too).
When Your Capacity Isn’t Stable: AuDHD Fatigue, Hormones, and the Myth of Consistency
Some weeks I feel capable, clear, and grounded. Other weeks, everything feels harder—and I start questioning myself. If your energy, mood, and capacity feel wildly inconsistent, especially as an AuDHD adult, this might help you understand why.
