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Join date: May 13, 2022

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Hi, I am a married, mother of three and came to my knowledge of my own autism only a handful of years ago after a lifetime of wondering why I felt so painfully different and through doing research for support for my children. I am a nature lover, mindfulness meditation practitioner and a writer//artist. I have had work published on The Art of Autism as well as in local publications and on my own blog Prattle and Ponder. I am grateful for the learning, support and sense of community that a site like this provides fellow autistic Islanders.

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Jill

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Dec 22, 2025 ∙ 1 min

A Quick Share from Dr Megan Anna Neff on Navigating the Holidays as an Autistic Person

As the holidays approach, I find myself holding two truths at once. There can be real sweetness - quiet mornings, familiar rituals, moments of connection - and also a deep sense of strain. For many Autistic people (and neurodivergent families), the holidays are less about celebration and more about endurance. The sensory load, the social expectations, the pressure to emote cheer… it can be a lot. This week’s article is a reflection on autism and the holidays and the things that can shift when...

Dec 2, 2025 ∙ 5 min

Surviving the Holiday Season as an Autistic Adult: A Time for Caring for Self, then Others & a Free Mental Health Resource from Dr Megan Ann Neff

The holidays can be a time of coziness and companionship or they can be a time of overwhelm and difficulty or a strange mix of both. I recall feeling so distressed when working in a department store thirty years ago and Christmas began before Hallowe'en. Boxes upon boxes of decorations and lights to unpack. A half dozen or more twelve foot themed trees to decorate. Shelves of dishes, glasses, towels and small electronics to stock and restock and prices to be increased to later be put "on...

Apr 2, 2024 ∙ 4 min

World Autism Awareness Day – Message from the Minister of Health (April 2nd, 2024)

Greetings friends, Warm wishes to you. :) I, for one, am hopeful that the next generation of autistic youth will have easier, healthier lives than those of us who've come before them. Awareness is the first step towards inclusion...though there is still much ground to be covered for the lives of autistic persons to become less precarious. I am sharing this email which I received today from the PHAC (Public Health Agency of Canada) regarding "World Autism Awareness Day" in case anyone else...