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Autistic Adults

Watercolor illustration of the autism spectrum. A rainbow of colors blending into one another like a color wheel.

Do you identify with some autistic traits, and want to learn more?

Here are some resources I’ve gathered specifically for you.


Blog Posts

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Please stop calling yourself an hsp
Watercolor illustration of the autism spectrum. A rainbow of colors blending into one another like a color wheel.
What is autism?
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What is neurodivergence?
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WHAT IS OVERSTIMLUATION?

“On the Spectrum”

When we talk about autism or neurodivergence we often mention a spectrum. Sometimes this is misunderstood as a range of intensity from “more” to “less.” But you cannot be “more” or “less” autistic or neurodivergent.

I made a zine to illustrate the complexity and nuance of being “on the spectrum.” You can read it here.

Spectrum: a zine about neurodivergence. Paper zine with magazine cutout letters and a watercolor spectrum with a rainbow of colors blending into one another.

Podcasts

Katherine May on Glennon Doyle’s podcast We Can Do Hard Things, Episode 220

This is a great place to start breaking down stereotypes. Please remember when listening that every autistic experience is unique (…we don’t all see rainbows.) 🌈

And a few more podcasts.

Blogs & Websites

Books & Support Tools

I’ve collected some of our favorite fidgets, regulation tools, art supplies and books here.

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How it Feels to Me

You may also be interested my picture book, How it Feels to Me – an introduction to sensory processing for readers of all ages.

Cover design test for How it Feels to Me - a cream cover with swatches of colors: blues, greens, oranges, the title and a dark skinned human standing at the center surrounded by a halo of objects: tokens, leaves, a traffic cone, seashell, and more color swatches. Written by Sarah Shotts. Illustrated by Gracie Klumpp. Proof #1.

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