Blog — ASDNext.org, an ASERT Website for Teens and Adults with Autism

Understanding Through Context

Out of Sync Woman discusses how she struggles with not always understanding what is going on around her - comparing her experiences to watching a movie on low volume.

Music

Sarah talks about her love of music and how it is has helped her regulate her emotions

Decluttering is Not Enough

Miriam discusses the pros and cons that came with decluttering their room and home

The Holiday’s, Baking, and Connections

Dmitri talks about how baking got them into the holiday spirit, brought back happy memories, and helped them feel connected to their culture and family

Importance of Socializing

Out of Sync Womans discusses the importance of utilizing social interaction and what she does to improve her social skills

Emotional Night

Out of Sync Woman talks about how it easy to get swept up in feelings of anger and how it is best to take action once you have time to rationalize your feelings

Feeling Stuck at Home

Miriam discusses how it can be mentally challenging to continue to follow COVID-19 protocols but how it is necessary to keep themselves and those around them safe

Introductions are Strange Things

Daniel Bullock, a new blogger, introduces himself and reflects on how he has gotten to where he is today

The Butterfly Effect

Sarah talks about how a small thing, in her case a sprained ankle, can have a large effect on other things in someone's life

Anger and Harder Thoughts

Out of Sync Woman talks about how she experiences feelings of anger as well as other difficult emotions and thoughts.

Motivation (or Lack Thereof)

Dmitri talks about how they have been experiencing a lack of motivation towards the end of the semester and affirms that it is normal for that to happen