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The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Autism

Hi, I’m Taylor.

At the age of 31, I finally discovered a term to help me understand my unique experience of the world: autism! My diagnosis came after years of therapy and being misdiagnosed as “anxious” and “stressed.” Now, I finally have a framework for understanding my life, and I use that knowledge to create resources for the autistic community.

This site is the hub for all Mom on the Spectrum resources, including my Meltdown Survival Guide, the Big Autistic Resource Guide (BARG), and my How to Unmask Course.

Have a look around and be sure to visit my YouTube channel where it all started.

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Three years ago I snuck into a dimly lit room with no equipment other than my phone and shot a video that I posted to YouTube. I don't even think I talked about autism in that video. I was scared. It was a new journey, and I had only just found out I
One of the best things I’ve done for myself as a late-diagnosed autistic adult is to practice radical acceptance of my autistic patterns. I’ve noticed I need more rest, more alone time, fewer commitments, and extra time to process trans
Helpful Phrases to Use with Autistic People 👉 Feel free to take some time to process this. 👉 Here is exactly what we need to do and when: 👉 What questions do you have about this? 👉 Can I adjust the lighting to make you more comfortable? 👉 I
Why mask and be like other people when you can unmask and be like yourself? 🎭 Want help unmasking? Get 15% off my How to Unmask course during April for Autism Acceptance Month! Use code: FREETOBEME15 Link to my unmasking course in bio! (More resou
One of the most powerful ways I've learned to accept myself as a late-diagnosed autistic mom is through the practice of unmasking. 🎭 This practice can be somewhat intimidating because there are hardly any resources out there to help us understand ho
This is the most excited I've been about a video in a while... This week's video will cover "Safe vs. Flexible mode" as defined by Annie Kotowicz in her book "What I Mean When I Say I'm Autistic." This term BLEW ME AWAY. One of
Don't say this to autistic people: 👉 You don’t look autistic. 👉 I’d never be able to tell you’re autistic so you must be pretty good at managing. 👉 I have social anxiety, too. 👉 Everyone’s a little autistic. 😡 😤 👉
Rest is so important, especially for autistic people. The autistic nervous system is often on high-alert, leaving us in a state of fight or flight. ln this mode, our body registers many things in our environment as “threats.” When we lear
How to Support Autistic People 👉 Don’t pity us, talk down to us, or change your tone of voice. 👉 Understand that it‘s not about helping us get to “your level.” Show curiosity and interest about our way of doing things. 👉

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