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Why do we still need to fidget as adults?

Jaco de Goede

If you are like me, you have fidget toys spread all over your desk at work, with something to grab always within reach when concentrating or sitting in a long...

Why do we still need to fidget as adults?

Jaco de Goede

If you are like me, you have fidget toys spread all over your desk at work, with something to grab always within reach when concentrating or sitting in a long...

Hair Pulling and Skin Picking in Autism

Jaco de Goede

Repetitive behaviors such as hair pulling and skin picking are quite often seen in individuals on the Autistic Spectrum and can be difficult for parents and educators to manage. These...

Hair Pulling and Skin Picking in Autism

Jaco de Goede

Repetitive behaviors such as hair pulling and skin picking are quite often seen in individuals on the Autistic Spectrum and can be difficult for parents and educators to manage. These...

Autism and Stuffed Animals: How Do They Help?

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From Autism Parenting MagazineBy Cory Morrison, 24 June 2025 For many autistic individuals, comfort is a soft and cuddly source of security, and autism and stuffed animals can be a...

Autism and Stuffed Animals: How Do They Help?

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From Autism Parenting MagazineBy Cory Morrison, 24 June 2025 For many autistic individuals, comfort is a soft and cuddly source of security, and autism and stuffed animals can be a...

Navigating Social Media as an Autistic Individual

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From Autism Parenting Magazine Social media can be a great way to connect with others and explore interests, but it can also come with risks—especially for autistic individuals. This guide...

Navigating Social Media as an Autistic Individual

Jaco de Goede

From Autism Parenting Magazine Social media can be a great way to connect with others and explore interests, but it can also come with risks—especially for autistic individuals. This guide...

Small Talk: The Autistic Kryptonite

Jaco de Goede

Small talk is often declared the bane of existence to those on the spectrum everywhere. An inane social ritual where you’re expected to exchange obvious facts about the weather and...

Small Talk: The Autistic Kryptonite

Jaco de Goede

Small talk is often declared the bane of existence to those on the spectrum everywhere. An inane social ritual where you’re expected to exchange obvious facts about the weather and...

Understanding Perseveration in Autism

Jaco de Goede

Like a vinyl record stuck in a groove, the mind of someone with autism can sometimes replay the same track, revealing the fascinating phenomenon of perseveration. This unique aspect of...

Understanding Perseveration in Autism

Jaco de Goede

Like a vinyl record stuck in a groove, the mind of someone with autism can sometimes replay the same track, revealing the fascinating phenomenon of perseveration. This unique aspect of...