Mom on the Spectrum

08/08/2026

Autistic Information Dysregulation Pt.3

What if the relief you're looking for starts with creating instead of consuming?

When autistic adults experience information overload, the constant stream of news, social media, conversations, and new ideas can leave the nervous system feeling overwhelmed. Slowing down is not giving up, it is making space to process what your brain has already taken in. Even a few minutes of coloring, writing, dancing, gardening, cooking, or making something with your hands can help transform endless input into meaningful output. Creativity does not have to be perfect or productive, it can simply be a gentle way to reconnect with yourself and support emotional regulation.

If this experience resonates with you, the full conversation and more practical insights are available on Mom On The Spectrum:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifRq8dEKWFs&t=1s

07/08/2026

Autistic Information Dysregulation Pt.2

What if the answer to feeling overwhelmed is not learning more, but giving your mind permission to create, process, and breathe, because many autistic adults thrive when information has space to become something meaningful instead of continuing to pile up.

If constant learning, scrolling, podcasts, books, or research leave you feeling mentally full instead of refreshed, you are not alone. Many autistic individuals naturally enjoy deep learning, but endless input without enough time to process can create a sense of internal overload. Creating something simple, like journaling, drawing, writing a few thoughts, making music, or any small creative activity, can help transform information into understanding instead of carrying it as unfinished mental clutter. Even five quiet minutes of creative expression can become a gentle way to support regulation and reconnect with yourself.

More insights on this topic are available on Mom On The Spectrum, including the full conversation here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifRq8dEKWFs&t=1s

06/08/2026

Today is an exciting day!

A few months ago, author Jaena Bloomquist contacted me about an article she was writing for Women's Health Magazine.

Jaena had the opportunity to write about her journey as a late-diagnosed autistic woman in her 40s, and she asked if she could include ME in her story!

It feels surreal to see not only my name but also "Mom on the Spectrum," a company I built during the most difficult time in my life while going through a divorce, in a major publication like this!

It's an important reminder that our stories matter.

Even when you're running on empty and feel you have nothing left to give, keep telling your story, because you never know who needs to hear it, or what opportunities it might create for you. Whether it's through art, music, writing, video, dance, or something else totally unique, your story deserves to be heard.

I'm so grateful for this opportunity to collaborate with Jaena, and excited to see what's next.

Cheers to unexpected gifts, and rebuilding a life that feels more like home.

After years of anxiety, social confusion, and self-doubt, how one woman finally learned she was autistic.

06/08/2026

Autistic Information Dysregulation Pt.1

Ever feel like your brain has collected so much information that there is no room left to breathe?

Many autistic adults love learning, researching, and exploring new ideas, but constant input without enough time to process can become overwhelming. This experience, sometimes described as information dysregulation, can leave your mind feeling crowded, your body feeling tense, and your nervous system struggling to regulate. The issue isn’t with learning too much, it is about recognizing when your brain needs space to pause, reflect, and turn information into understanding instead of carrying it all at once.

For the full conversation and more insights, you can visit Mom On The Spectrum at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifRq8dEKWFs&t=1s

05/08/2026

Understanding Demand Avoidance Pt.4

What if one small shift in perspective could make a difficult task feel more manageable?

Many autistic adults find that demand avoidance becomes less overwhelming when they remind themselves they still have a choice. Instead of thinking, "I have to do this," try asking, "What happens if I choose not to?" Reframing a task around your values and the natural consequences, rather than pressure or obligation, can create a greater sense of autonomy. Autism often responds better to choice than force, and that simple mindset shift can help everyday responsibilities feel less threatening.

For the full conversation and more insights, you can visit Mom On The Spectrum at http://youtube.com/watch?v=9coChC0xvYI&t=59s .

04/08/2026

If you're a late-diagnosed autistic woman in your 30s, you may feel like the life you worked so hard to build suddenly doesn't fit anymore.

After my autism diagnosis, I expected answers. Instead, I found myself questioning everything—my relationships, career, motherhood, boundaries, sensory needs, and even my identity.

In this video, I'm sharing the eight stages I experienced while rebuilding my life after a late autism diagnosis. These aren't rigid stages that everyone experiences in the same order, but they're common patterns I've seen in myself and in so many autistic women in this community.

We'll talk about:
• Why you might feel more autistic after diagnosis
• The grief of realizing how much you've been masking
• Why your capacity often shrinks before it grows
• How boundaries can change your relationships
• The unique challenges of autistic motherhood
• Why success may no longer feel sustainable
• What healing actually looks like

If you're grieving the person you thought you had to be while trying to discover who you really are, I hope this video reminds you that you're not falling apart.

You're rebuilding.

💙 If this resonates with you, I'd love to hear where you are in your own journey in the comments.

04/08/2026

Understanding Demand Avoidance Pt.4
What if one small shift in perspective could make a difficult task feel more manageable?
Many autistic adults find that demand avoidance becomes less overwhelming when they remind themselves they still have a choice. Instead of thinking, "I have to do this," try asking, "What happens if I choose not to?" Reframing a task around your values and the natural consequences, rather than pressure or obligation, can create a greater sense of autonomy. Autism often responds better to choice than force, and that simple mindset shift can help everyday responsibilities feel less threatening.
For the full conversation and more insights, you can visit Mom On The Spectrum at http://youtube.com/watch?v=9coChC0xvYI&t=59s .

03/08/2026

Understanding Demand Avoidance Pt.3

Many autistic adults and autistic children benefit when everyday tasks include autonomy instead of constant pressure. Simple strategies like offering choices, using checklists, deciding the order of tasks, or setting flexible routines can make demands feel less threatening and more manageable. Autistic individuals often thrive with predictability and a sense of control, so creating opportunities to choose can support regulation while reducing demand avoidance.

For the full conversation and more insights, you can visit Mom On The Spectrum at [http://youtube.com/watch?v=9coChC0xvYI&t=59s](http://youtube.com/watch?v=9coChC0xvYI&t=59s "‌") .

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02/08/2026

Understanding Demand Avoidance Pt.2
What if the most difficult demands to carry out are the ones most people never notice?
Many autistic adults experience demand avoidance with everyday situations, not just work or school tasks. Choosing from a menu, answering a question, following a recipe, reading instructions, making decisions, or navigating traffic can all add to cognitive and sensory load. Understanding how autism shapes these everyday demands can help autistic individuals replace self criticism with self compassion and create more supportive ways to move through daily life.
For the full conversation and more insights, you can visit Mom On The Spectrum at http://youtube.com/watch?v=9coChC0xvYI&t=59s.

01/08/2026

Understanding Demand Avoidance Pt.1

What looks like avoiding a task may actually be your nervous system responding to overwhelm, anxiety, or an unexpected demand.

Many autistic adults experience demand avoidance when a request interrupts focus, changes a familiar routine, creates sensory overload, or feels emotionally overwhelming. Autism is not about refusing to participate, it is often about needing safety, predictability, and the right support before a task feels possible. Understanding demand avoidance through a neuro affirming lens can replace shame with curiosity and help autistic individuals find strategies that work with their brains, not against them.

For the full conversation and more insights, you can visit Mom On The Spectrum at [http://youtube.com/watch?v=9coChC0xvYI&t=59s](http://youtube.com/watch?v=9coChC0xvYI&t=59s "‌") .

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