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Eight Ways Autistic People Socialize, According to My Psychologist

Knowing these things has made it a lot easier to recognize myself as autistic.

Jun 28, 2024

Eight Ways Autistic People Socialize, According to My Psychologist

Jun 28, 2024

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My Understanding of Autism Has Radically Changed

Or, why I find it hard to discuss autism with most people.

May 16, 2024

My Understanding of Autism Has Radically Changed

May 16, 2024

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Yes, Autism and ADHD Diagnoses Are On the Rise — But That’s Not a Problem

Or, why RFK Jr. is wrong to stoke fears about neurodivergence.

Feb 10

Yes, Autism and ADHD Diagnoses Are On the Rise — But That’s Not a Problem

Feb 10

On Santa and My Mortality

My daughter asked if Santa was real.

Jan 3

Jan 3

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I’m Becoming My Own Neurodivergent Parenting Guru

How I’m learning to trust my own neurodivergent parenting process in a world of experts and influencers

Dec 21, 2024

I’m Becoming My Own Neurodivergent Parenting Guru

Dec 21, 2024

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How Being a Neurodivergent Mom Is Helping Me Cope With Trump

Photo credit: Alan Retratos

Nov 8, 2024

How Being a Neurodivergent Mom Is Helping Me Cope With Trump

Nov 8, 2024

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Could You Be Both ADHD and Autistic?

If ADHD or autism alone doesn’t adequately explain your internal experience, AuDHD might be the answer.

Oct 17, 2024

Could You Be Both ADHD and Autistic?

Oct 17, 2024

I Give My Young Child Mental Health Meds — And It’s Saving Our Family

Giving our young child medication for her emotional dysregulation was an act of parental love.

Oct 3, 2024

I Give My Young Child Mental Health Meds — And It’s Saving Our Family

Oct 3, 2024

My Favorite People Are Neurodivergent

If friendship doesn’t come easily to you, maybe you just haven’t met enough neurodivergent people yet.

Sep 12, 2024

My Favorite People Are Neurodivergent

Sep 12, 2024

I’m Trying to Be Better—But It’s Fueling My Self-Criticism

Turns out it’s really hard to unlearn the harmful cultural programming we’re steeped in without feeling shitty all the time.

Sep 12, 2024

I’m Trying to Be Better—But It’s Fueling My Self-Criticism

Sep 12, 2024

Charlotte Hill, PhD

Charlotte Hill, PhD

Reflections on motherhood, neurodiversity, self-discovery, and what makes for a good life.

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