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Strategies to manage hot temperatures

Autistic people normally have very different sensory experiences than neurotypical people. This can include the sensory experience of the weather. They may be far more sensitive to weather conditions than others. One reason is that they may experience difficulties with thermoregulation. Thermoregulation is the official name for the body’s ability to maintain a stable internal temperature…. Join The Curly Hair Project Community Today This article and our p…

How to get over bad feelings when you’ve done something wrong

Autistic people can feel emotions very intensely. This means that, whenever they unintentionally do something ‘wrong’ or make a mistake, they may have very strong feelings of worry, guilt or shame. It can be difficult for them to manage these feelings and get on with their life. They may be perfectionists and expect high standards… Join The Curly Hair Project Community Today This article and our podcasts are available only to members of our community. If you w…

Choosing the right moment

An action can be taken at any time, but it’s a skill to be able to take that action at the correct time! In fact, you can do the ‘right’ thing at the wrong time and get the wrong results. For example, submitting your tax return is the right thing to do, but if you… Join The Curly Hair Project Community Today This article and our podcasts are available only to members of our community. If you would like to continue to read this article, along with receiving access t…

Prioritising self-care

People should prioritise self-care because it’s the foundation of a healthy life. Sometimes autistic people forget this when they are absorbed with other things or feel under pressure to meet other people’s expectations. Taking care of themselves will give themselves the energy and overall wellness to ‘function’, be productive and to care for other people…. Join The Curly Hair Project Community Today This article and our podcasts are avail…

Understanding a situation from different points of view

Autistic-neurotypical relationships can be difficult! Sometimes a neurotypical person can care greatly about their autistic loved one and be well meaning but still ‘get it wrong’ (and of course it can also happen the other way around!). The Girl With The Curly Hair sometimes feels that her neurotypical partner Nazim ‘gets it wrong’, even though… Join The Curly Hair Project Community Today This article and our podcasts are available only to me…

6 Ways to Avoid Anxiety and Mistakes when Giving an Instruction

Autistic people can have difficulty following instructions to carry out a task correctly. This is often because they find the instructions confusing. They may be clever and competent, but struggle to understand ‘common sense’ and may not interpret communication in the same way as neurotypical people. They may also care greatly about and rely upon… Join The Curly Hair Project Community Today This article and our podcasts are available only to members of our…

How to get the best from the beginning and end of each day

Recently I had a particularly busy day. I had been working for around 14 hours and by the time I finished work, it was already my bedtime. As I was getting ready for bed, I felt highly agitated and irritable. Normally I feel calm when I get ready for bed. I felt agitated because, unusually… Join The Curly Hair Project Community Today This article and our podcasts are available only to members of our community. If you would like to continue to read this article, along with receiving…

The skill of being able to distinguish WHEN details matter and when they don’t

Like many autistic people, I notice and focus on details. This is a fantastic ability in the right circumstances, for example when I am editing, proof reading, working on my accounts or doing a piece of work I really care about. However, it is a less useful ability in other circumstances! Having recently been working… Join The Curly Hair Project Community Today This article and our podcasts are available only to members of our community. If you would like to continue to read t…

10 Ways for autistic people to deal with waiting

To have to wait for things is part of life. We might have to wait… to receive exam results to receive hospital test results to receive an autism diagnosis to be served in a restaurant for someone to answer the phone for an appointment with a doctor for the train to come for every episode… Join The Curly Hair Project Community Today This article and our podcasts are available only to members of our community. If you would like to continue to read this article, along with recei…

Understanding your ‘lifestyle needs’

Being able to live comfortably with less worry and stress can first of all involve recognising what one’s own personal needs are. It may take a high level of self-awareness to be able to do this. Some people might need extra help in order to understand these needs, such as by talking to a professional… Join The Curly Hair Project Community Today This article and our podcasts are available only to members of our community. If you would like to continue to read this article,…