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Creating a Sensory-Friendly Holiday Season for Kids With Autism
By Matt Rokowsky The holiday season is often a time of joy, connection, and celebration. However, for many autistic children and their families, it can also present unique challenges. These may include sensory sensitivities, disruptions to familiar routines, and heightened social expectations. While festive sights, sounds, and activities can be exciting for some, they may feel overwhelming or distressing for others. Recognizing and respecting these differences is key to creating a more inclusive and supportive holiday experience for all. As…
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Gaslighting: How To Win
Essay: Sanity at the Center; Detective Sherlock-Holmes Signs-and-Clues Spot Manipulator Tips and Tricks; Surrounded by Tornado Gaslighting Insanity Propaganda Machiavellian Power-Struggle Machine Awakenerhood Gaslighting is a psychological occurrence when someone manipulates and lies to you to make you feel crazy. I’ve been gaslit my whole life because people are selfish. It’s a phenomenon that’s not unique to one person. Many people gaslight others. From schoolhouse bullies belittling their classmates with slurs and cutting remarks on their self-esteem that aren’t justified…