Story swapping, a term from the autism community, fosters connection through shared experiences. It involves relating personal stories during conversations to demonstrate empathy. Misinterpretations can occur, but proper engagement enhances communication. By asking open-ended questions, individuals can deepen connections without feeling pressured. Ultimately, story swapping enriches relationships and promotes understanding among friends.
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How To Avoid Writing Diverse Stories We’re Bored of Reading
Having a diverse idea can be a great thing, but the downside comes if we’re trying to write something that involves a particular community we may not be fully familiar with, ie autism or LGBTQ+. I’ll highlight what we’re bored of reading to truly have a fresh take on those characters. 1. Limit Writing ComingContinueContinue reading “How To Avoid Writing Diverse Stories We’re Bored of Reading”
How To Celebrate Autism Acceptance Month
Whether you’re aware or not, April is Autism Acceptance Month. This is such an important time of the year to celebrate the incredible things autistic people have done, are doing and raise awareness so those to come don’t have to deal with the stigma so many of us have done over the years. So how do we celebrate such a month? I’m here to tell you how.
What Is A Sensitivity Reader?
If I asked you what a Sensitivity Reader is, would you know? I’m also fairly certain that there are quite a few people who would think I’m here to berate people writing autistic characters, telling them off for their work, nitpicking and whinging “you can’t do that!”. Well, you’re wrong. What Are We? Whether youContinueContinue reading “What Is A Sensitivity Reader?”
What Is A Sensory Overload?
If I asked you what a sensory overload is, what would be your first thoughts? What Is It? A sensory overload is effectively when our body is overwhelmed by something. This could be a build up of competing sounds, a struggle to process the surroundings or struggling to be able to calm if there isContinueContinue reading “What Is A Sensory Overload?”
4 Recommended Autism Books To Read
The post discusses four insightful books about autism, all authored by autistic individuals. Chloe Hayden’s “Different, Not Less” offers personal enlightenment, while Niamh Garvey’s “Looking After Your Autistic Self” provides strategies for managing sensory overload. Hannah Louise Belcher’s “Taking Off the Mask” explores masking behaviors, and Ellie Middleton’s “Unmasked” addresses navigating life post-diagnosis.
5 Things To Remember When Writing Autistic Characters
Writing autistic characters can be quite difficult and daunting. We are so varied from one another that if you’re not autistic it can be SO easy to fall into the trap of stereotypical, one dimensional characters. This set of 5 things is a little guidance of things to think about when creating autistic characters. 1.ContinueContinue reading “5 Things To Remember When Writing Autistic Characters”