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  • Floating Focus - Ellie

    17 November 2023

    Floating Focus - Ellie's Experience. Many autistic people may have highly focused interests in particular areas, from TV shows to animals and music.…

  • Floating Focus - Bella

    7 November 2023

    Floating Focus - Bella's Experience. “My autism…it affects me mentally more than anything. So sometimes I find it hard to concentrate. I get easily…

  • Shutting Down - Deborah

    7 November 2023

    Shutting Down – Deborah's Experience. When some autistic people feel extremely stressed or overwhelmed, they might respond by ‘shutting down’. This…

  • Floating Focus - Holly

    1 November 2023

    Floating Focus – Holly's Experience. Some autistic people may find it difficult to focus on one thing for an extended period of time, especially if it…

  • Floating Focus - Mimi

    1 November 2023

    Floating Focus - Mimi's Experience. For Mimi, staying focused and filtering out distractions can be a struggle. Her mind starts to drift away…

  • Stimming - Georgia

    26 October 2023

    Stimming – Georgia's Experience. When things get overwhelming, stimming can offer temporary relief for some autistic people. The repetitive movements…

  • Stimming - Cayden

    24 October 2023

    Stimming – Cayden's Experience. Cayden has relied on stimming since a young age, scrunching and un-scrunching different items, such as paper, and…

  • Stimming - Tyler

    17 October 2023

    Stimming - Tyler's Experience. Stimming can be a source of comfort and enjoyment for many people, offering a way to regulate emotions and process…

  • Stimming - Archie

    17 October 2023

    Stimming - Archie's Experience. Loud and unpredictable environments can be overwhelming for some autistic people, causing issues with sensory…