Being an autism mom means …

i’m a late diagnosed autistic woman and before my diagnosis I didn’t realize how much I masked my entire life. I suppressed a lot of my autistic traits to try to fit in and be normal. I have subjected myself to situations and settings that I never truly had the tolerance for. When I went out fo

💙 Autism Awareness 💙 My daughter, KOELLE, is one of a kind. She sees the world differently—and that’s what makes her so special. Autism is not a disability, it’s a different ability. She teaches me patience, strength, and unconditional love every single day. Some days may be challenging,

Being an autism mum I am always on the look out for autism friendly toys. Here are some of our favourites 🤍 #sensoryplay #autismawareness #autismmom #sensoryactivities #autismfamily

Learning to do high-maintenance things at home like your own waxes, facials, a nice coffee, or even your nails & toes doesn’t make you any less THAT GIRL. In fact, it makes you smarter, more resourceful, and in control. You’re saving money by skipping overpriced appointments, and you’re saving

I’m #actuallyautistic ! Let’s talk about it. I’m 24 and I was formally diagnosed as autistic about a year ago. I’ve struggled with various mental health issues my whole life, but I never really started to suspect I might be autistic until about 3 years ago. Going through the process of gett

I am planning to post more about my life, and my health, and self improvement on here, but a lot of that has to do with the disabilities I suffer from one of which being autism, which I love to educate people about 🖤 #autisticadult #neurodivergent #actuallyautistic #embracevulnerability #a

Sometimes as autism moms, we grieve the life we thought we would have. But I’ve learned to move through that… to accept what is, and find peace in it. Now, I try to slow down and truly enjoy the moments we do have— even something as simple as a short walk to a little local shop. Because hon

I used to cry and get so sad about some people not liking me. I could see in their body language and how they interact with me that I’m their least favorite person. I would wonder why I wasn’t liked. I’d think of every thing I had ever said or done to them. I would try so hard to the point of c

as someone with adhd and autism, i've always felt a little like an outsider but couldn't pinpoint why until my diagnoses. now that im learning everything i can about neurodivergence, life is getting easier!! #lemon8partner #adhd #autism #neurodivergence #neurodivergentwomen

Unpopular opinion: Being an autistic mom doesn’t mean my child is missing out — it means they’re growing up with someone who deeply understands what it feels like to be different… and still choose love, patience, and resilience every day. 💪💙 #lemon8contest #AskLemon8 #AutismMom #fyp #vir

📆 After struggling through high school with mental health issues and undiagnosed neurodivergence, I started college at VCUarts in Fall 2019. I was excited to be living on my own for the first time, and to be studying something I was passionate about. The first semester went pretty well, and then th

What Autism Really Feels Like Autism is a neurodevelopmental difference that affects how a person experiences the world. It’s not about being “less” or “broken”—it’s about having a unique way of processing information, emotions, and social interactions. For many autistic individuals, everyday li

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I didn’t realize that reading was my main special interest until I was an adult looking back. Certainly just reading a lot doesn’t qualify you for diagnosis, but that (plus me being hyperlexic) paired with meeting other criteria does. To this day, I still repeat things, but it’s usually in my he

I often wonder how my autism was missed as a child. I stimmed repeatedly, was quiet and a bit standoffish, and struggled to understand communication. Although it is obvious to me now, it clearly was not as obvious to my pediatrician in the 90s. I may have had what I think as stereotypical autistic

I truly think that people with neurotypical children don't understand what it means to be able to move through life without thinking about the word accommodations. And why would they, right? But as someone who has an entire family that is either ADHD or autistic, we are always thinking about

So, sensory processing is huge in autistic children and when they don't process it correctly it leads to autistic meltdowns when they are sensory overloaded. Spending time outdoors can significantly benefit autistic children by providing a calming and sensory-rich environment that helps impr

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If you’ve been diagnosed or realized later in life, what was your biggest ‘“ahha”moment looking back on your childhood? For me, it was when I was a kid and I remember I’d rub my fingers together, bounce my leg, and walk on my tiptoes without even thinking about it. Dinosaurs were my world, and

✨ I used to think that by 25, I’d have it all figured out: my dream job, the love of my life, clear skin, and a 5-year plan with color-coded folders. Instead… I had 3 career pivots, 7+ “situationships” (I got my first boyfriend at 24 guys… TWENTY FOUR 😭), a skincare drawer that’s more like a gravey