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Notes on the spectrum.

Short, accurate, jargon-light writing on autism, traits, sensory processing, masking, and the life-design implications of recognising your own profile.

fundamentals

education

What We Mean When We Say 'Spectrum'

The autism spectrum isn't a line from less to more autistic. Here's a clearer way to think about it.

Dr. Maren Holloway, PhD 9 min read

sensory

daily-life

How Sensory Differences Show Up in Everyday Life

Fluorescent lights, scratchy tags, restaurant noise — small things, until they aren't.

Iris Chen, OTR/L, MOT 8 min read

adult-autism

identity

Masking: The Hidden Cost of Fitting In

Many autistic adults learn to hide their traits. It works — until it doesn't.

Jordan Park, MA 10 min read

strengths

focus

Deep Interests Are a Strength, Not a Quirk

Reframing 'special interests' as expertise in formation.

Dr. Maren Holloway, PhD 7 min read

next-steps

guidance

I Took an Autism Screening. Now What?

A screening is a starting point, not a verdict. Here's how to use yours well.

Iris Chen, OTR/L, MOT 8 min read