The Queer Autistic Blog
Browse 40+ blog posts on neurodivergent education, autistic tips & tools, writing on healing trauma and nervous system health from a queer and autistic lens.

5 Ways to Support Yourself after a Later in Life Autism Diagnosis.
When you realized that you’re autistic later in life it’s so common to then wonder: “what do I do now?” In this blog post I share 5 tips to support yourself after a later in life autism diagnosis.

A Love Letter to Late Blooming Queers.
As someone who came out later in life I wanted to write a “love letter” to my fellow late blooming queers. In this blog post I share some words of encouragement and support to people who came out later in life/came home to their queerness later in life. Including a reminder that you are queer enough, always and forever.

4 Ways to Explore Sexual Consent & Care.
In this blog post I share what sexual consent is and 4 ways you can explore sexual consent and care-with yourself and others.

A Love Letter to Late Diagnosed Autistics.
As a late diagnosed AuDHDer I’ve often thought how I wish that each late identified autistic could receive a “Congratulations You’re Autistic!” care package full of things like stim toys, sensory aids, neurodivergent affirming books and ideally matched with a fellow late identified autistic mentor. Imagine opening up the package and reading a love letter from a fellow late diagnosed autistic, sharing their words of wisdom and encouragement. This is my love letter to my fellow late diagnosed autistics.

Can I be gentle with this?
In this blog post I talk about anxiety, being gentle with anxiety and challenging emotions and tending to the different seasons of our life.

The Queer Autistic Holiday Survival Guide.
The holidays season can often be challenging for neurodivergent and queer folks. In this blog post I share tips and education on how to make the holidays queer and neurodivergent supportive and accessible. As well as how to create your own holiday recovery plan.

Is Autistic Burnout Recovery Possible?
Is it possible to recover from autistic burnout? In this blog post I talk about my own experience recovering from autistic burnout, the nuance of autistic burnout recovery and skill regression.

Neurodivergent Pacing Systems
What are nuerodivergent pacing systems and how can they help Autistics and ADHDers manage their energy more sustainably? In this blog post I share several energy pacing systems and doable ways we can track our energy.

What’s in Your Autistic Toolbox?
What's an autistic toolbox and what tools, practices and accommodations should you put in yours? In this blog post I share what an autistic toolbox is and 5 tips of things you might add to your own autistic toolbox.

5 Queer Inner Child Practices.
In this blog post I share why queer inner child healing is an important queer healing practice and 5 doable queer inner child healing practices.

What’s The Sensory Care That You Need?
In this blog post I share how to cultivate more sensory safety and joy in your life to support your autistic wellness. I explore what sensory safety and joy are, how to tend to your sensory needs and exploring the sensory care you need.

Is This Worth My Spoons?
In this blog post I share about the Boom-or-Bust Cycle, why pacing systems are important and how I honor my spoons when as I engage with social media as a very sensory avoidant Autistic.

Getting to Know Your Autistic Needs.
For many late diagnosed Autistics and AuDHDers knowing and advocating for their needs can feel challenging. Which actually makes a lot of sense! In this blog post I share why identifying our needs can feel challenging and 3 ways you can grow your muscles of worthiness and receptivity.

“But What is Masking, Really?”
But what is masking really? In this blog post I share a nuanced definition to masking, why safety is so important and small doable ways we can begin to unmask as Autistic and AuDHDer adults.

Tending to Late Diagnosis Autistic Grief.
Do you experience autistic grief? Learn what autistic grief is and 3 doable ways to work through your autistic grief with somatic tools and an autistic affirming lens.

How to Make Healing Autistic Accessible and Affirming.
Realizing that you’re Autistic or an AuDHDer later in life is such a big thing. As a late diagnosed AuDHDer and Autistic Coach here are 5 tips for supporting your neurodivergent self after a later in life diagnosis.

5 Tips For Late Diagnosed Autistic Support and Care.
Realizing that you’re Autistic or an AuDHDer later in life is such a big thing. As a late diagnosed AuDHDer and Autistic Coach here are 5 tips for supporting your neurodivergent self after a later in life diagnosis.

4 Autistic Accessible Ways to Celebrate Pride.
For many queer autistics Pride celebrations can unfortunately be inaccessible. In this blog post I share 4 ways you can make Pride accessible for your autistic needs.

When You’re Neurodivergent and Sleep is Hard.
Are you an Autistic or ADHDer who struggles with sleep? In this blog post I share why sleeping can be so challenging for neurodivergent people and 5 doable ways we can improve our sleeping habits.

What Does Unmasking in Our Sexuality Even Look Like?
What is unmasking in your sexuality and pleasure and what are some ways you can begin to unmask in your sexuality? In this blog post I share 4 ways you can begin to unmask in your sexuality and pleasure.
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