10 Results in loneliness

How to cope with not being able to integrate

Even though I always think that no one can tell I have ASD, there is at least one sign that I think should lead some people being able to work out that I do. I wasn’t diagnosed with ASD when I was a child. Nobody thought anything was ‘different’ about me, but to be honest… Join The Curly Hair Project Community Today This article is available only to members of our community. If you would like to continue to read this article, along with receiving access to our excl…

What is my personality and what is my autism?

I was once asked by someone, “How do I know if my behaviour is because I’m ASD or is it merely who I am?” It was a good question and one that I have many times pondered over myself. There’s not a clear or easy answer. First, we have to decide what exactly is personality. A definition… Join The Curly Hair Project Community Today This article is available only to members of our community. If you would like to continue to read this article, along with rece…

How to feel more connected with the world

Lots of people on the autistic spectrum feel very lonely and isolated. There are lots of reasons for this which I talk about extensively in my books and in my blog but to summarise, some of the reasons include: preferring own company wanting to connect with others but not having the social skills to do… Join The Curly Hair Project Community Today This article is available only to members of our community. If you would like to continue to read this article, along with receiving ac…

What to say to a friend who is suffering

When you have ASD, it can be very hard to know what to say and how to respond to people. Even under ‘normal’ circumstances, such as having a coffee and a chat with a friend or speaking with colleagues at work, this can be difficult. So what happens when someone you know becomes involved in… Join The Curly Hair Project Community Today This article is available only to members of our community. If you would like to continue to read this article, along with receiving acc…

“Autism” means “self”

The word “autism,” comes from the Greek word “autos,” meaning “self.” I’ve been thinking this in more depth and there are a lot of aspects to “self”, it doesn’t necessarily mean selfish nor does it just mean the need to be alone… Social impairments The most obvious etymology of the word describes the social impairment… Join The Curly Hair Project Community Today This article is available only to me…

Loneliness: a part of being on the spectrum?

‘Ella (28, ASD) has promised her dad to go and watch his performance with the guitar school he takes classes with. The performance takes place in a theatre, and every seat is taken as the performance was sold out. Ella finds that a lot of people want to talk to her about the unique coat… Join The Curly Hair Project Community Today This article is available only to members of our community. If you would like to continue to read this article, along with receiving access to our e…

A day at secondary school for the girl with the curly hair

Following on from the previous post which showed a typical primary school day from the point of view of the girl with the curly hair and how her experiences might differ from neurotypical children, here is a post about a secondary school day. Here is a typical Monday:… Join The Curly Hair Project Community Today This article is available only to members of our community. If you would like to continue to read this article, along with receiving access to our exclusive reso…

Finding friends if you are an adult on the spectrum – 5 tips

As an adult on the spectrum, socialising may be just as tricky – if not more – as when you were a child. You may have learned various coping mechanisms, but with the added pressure and expectations to be a responsible, independent adult, socialising may become more difficult as you find yourself retreating and isolating. Adult life… Join The Curly Hair Project Community Today This article is available only to members of our community. If you would like to co…

Intense feelings over different things

The last week I have been dealing, on my own, with very, very intense feelings of upset. But if people asked me why I have these intense feelings of upset, I would not want to tell them. There are two main reasons why I often choose not to tell people the reason why I am… Join The Curly Hair Project Community Today This article is available only to members of our community. If you would like to continue to read this article, along with receiving access to our exclusive resources, anim…

Socialising with others on the spectrum and loneliness

Some people think that just because two people have the same condition or disability that they will be friends, guaranteed. This is not the case, however those with the same condition as themselves will indeed often be more empathetic and understanding of their day to day challenges. Because of the nature of the curly hair project… Join The Curly Hair Project Community Today This article is available only to members of our community. If you would like to continue to read th…

10 Results in loneliness

How to cope with not being able to integrate

What is my personality and what is my autism?

How to feel more connected with the world

What to say to a friend who is suffering

“Autism” means “self”

Loneliness: a part of being on the spectrum?

A day at secondary school for the girl with the curly hair

Finding friends if you are an adult on the spectrum – 5 tips

Intense feelings over different things

Socialising with others on the spectrum and loneliness

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