Helen Edgar (Autistic Realms)
Jan 1113 min read
Autistic Burnout - Supporting Young People At Home & School
Understanding autistic burnout and exploring ways to support young people experiencing school attendance difficulties.
Helen Edgar (Autistic Realms)
Dec 17, 20235 min read
Monotropic Interests and Looping Thoughts
It can be very hard to move on from looping thoughts, whether positive or negative. Switching tasks and moving from one attention tunnel...
Helen Edgar (Autistic Realms)
Nov 12, 20235 min read
Autistic Burnout: Social Media Project November 2023
Autistic Burnout Social Media Project. A collection of shared experiences of autistic burnout from across the online autistic community.
Helen Edgar (Autistic Realms)
Aug 16, 20238 min read
Monotropism, Autism & OCD
Exploring similarities and differences between Autistic and OCD monotropic flow states. Can attention tunnels freeze and thoughts get stuck?
Helen Edgar (Autistic Realms)
Apr 2, 20233 min read
Autism Strengths & Challenges Papyrus Autism Acceptance Week 2023
Autism is not an illness or a disorder, it is a different way of thinking and responding. It is important to value differences.
Helen Edgar (Autistic Realms)
Apr 2, 20234 min read
Low Demand Parenting (for the whole family)
If you are also autistic and have neurodivergent children it can feel even more overwhelming at times. A low demand approach may help.
Helen Edgar (Autistic Realms)
Mar 31, 20239 min read
Autism & OCD - What Could Help
OCD obsessions & compulsions = disabling (negative)
Autistic routines & rituals = enabling (positive)
Helen Edgar (Autistic Realms)
Mar 7, 20237 min read
Supporting neurodivergent students who are struggling to attend school
Everyone deserves an education, but more importantly every child and family deserve to feel understood, validated and supported.
Helen Edgar (Autistic Realms)
Feb 10, 202317 min read
Supporting pupils through Autistic Burnout (Teacher Guide)
This article discusses what Autistic Burnout may look like & how you can support young people & their families within educational settings.
Helen Edgar (Autistic Realms)
Dec 5, 20229 min read
Supporting Children through Autistic Burnout (Parent/Carer Guide)
If your child is going through Autistic Burnout, they will need your support. They will need understanding, an increase in sensory regulatio
Helen Edgar (Autistic Realms)
Nov 19, 20226 min read
Parent ideas for autistic children struggling with school attendance
If your child is autistic, then they are more likely to have additional anxiety, social, communication and sensory processing difficulties.