Author: Leah Marone LCSW
How to Get Out of an Autistic Thought Loop
I recently experienced an intense episode of getting stuck in a thought loop. I was involved in a relatively minor situation, which was unresolved and […]
“Am I Too Old for an Autism Diagnosis?”
I work with clients from their late teens into their late 70s. One question some of my older clients ask, particularly those over the age […]
Why I Sometimes Forget I’m Autistic
As someone diagnosed as autistic in adulthood, it’s easy to forget that I’m autistic much of the time. What I mean is that “being autistic” […]
7 Tips to Cope With the Holidays When You’re Autistic
Whatever your faith or culture, this time of year often involves cultural festivities of some kind. For many autistic people, it’s the most stressful time […]
5 Common Responses to an Adult Autism Diagnosis
When I meet recently diagnosed autistic people—either those who have been formally diagnosed or those who have chosen to self-diagnose—they often ask me: How should […]
“Why Do I Feel Like an Imposter After My Autism Diagnosis?”
Discovering that you’re autistic later in life often comes as a huge relief. When I found out I was autistic, it provided me with answers […]