Anxiety | Autism in Our Nest

Feeling Anxious?

March 19, 2018 Anxiety, Autism, blotch, Extrovert, Introversion, Introvert, Mental Health, social anxiety 14

Oh geez. Why does he always sit like that! Okay, he hasn’t seen me. I can just watch the game from over here. I

“Don’t Look at Me!” Social Anxiety and Me

March 9, 2018 Anxiety, Autism, Highly Sensitive Person, Introversion, social anxiety 19

I have social anxiety. And although I have created a world where I feel safe, I realize the decisions I make are affected by this part of me. Read about this, here!

Moving OFF the Spectrum….?

December 1, 2017 Aggression, Anxiety, Autism, Autism Family, Autism Sleep Disturbance, Calming Method, Coping Skills, Diagnosis, High Functioning Autism, Repetitive Behaviors, Symptoms, Trigger Word 16

Recenty I have read a lot about the idea of autism “recovery” or “moving off the spectrum.” Here are my thoughts on the subject.

Moving OFF the Spectrum….?

December 1, 2017 Aggression, Anxiety, Autism, Autism Family, Autism Sleep Disturbance, Calming Method, Coping Skills, Diagnosis, High Functioning Autism, Repetitive Behaviors, Symptoms, Trigger Word 0

Recenty I have read a lot about the idea of autism “recovery” or “moving off the spectrum.” Here are my thoughts on the subject.

Anxiety, High Functioning Autism and the Need for Control

May 30, 2017May 30, 2017 Anxiety, Autism, Control, High Functioning Autism 23

Parenting Catelyn, with High Functioning Autism is challenging. I must always keep in mind that Cate is NOT going out of her way to not comply with something I am asking her to do. She simply cannot overcome her need to be in control.