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In Conversation with Emer Maguire
Autism, Comedy, and Finding Yourself "There have been times in the past where I’ve really struggled, but you just have to hang in and not give up hope and just know that things will get better. " Comedian and broadcaster Emer Maguire is known for her sharp storytelling, musical comedy genius, and gloriously chaotic honesty. In our conversation, Emer shared her journey with autism, from growing up feeling like an "alien" to navigating daily tasks, sensory processing, and the l
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Ask an expert: Parenting, autistically
We were lucky enough to have Natalie back for another interview, this time to answer parenting-related questions submitted by our...
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Ten ideas for increasing proprioceptive input
My internal senses (proprioception, vestibular, interoception) don’t get enough of the right stimulation. Proprioception means knowing...
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Six things that help me with food taste and texture issues
I had always seen myself as very unfussy with food. Still sort of do. But what I hadn't noticed was how much my anxiety and sensory...
Lauren
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What is a sensory diet and how can I use one?
Adapted for adults, with permission, from Your Kids Table. I have adapted a load of Your Kids Table tips for use in my own day-to-day, so...
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Autism at the pub
Five things that help me, and why this is hard in the first place. Picture the scene: a bustling bar at the end of the week, excitement...
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5 min read
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