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Autism is a complex disability with many features - not just the ones tht have made it to criteria in the DSM-IV. On these pages, I share information about some of the characteristics and experiences common in people on the autistic spectrum. I also want to share coping strategies that have worked for me and that might work for you. I write these pages from a personal perspective - being an adult on the autism spectrum -, but also use information found in the professional literature. Please be aware that autism affects every person differently, so you may not have the same experiences I do, and what works for me, may not work for you.

Understanding Social Situations
Feeling and Expressing Emotions
Sensory Overload
Meltdowns
Repetitive Behaviors