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Making sense of meltdowns in autistic adults 

A meltdown is a physical reaction to an overwhelming emotional or sensory experience. Autistic adults across the spectrum are vulnerable to them due to social, communication and sensory differences. But meltdowns can be managed. We shed light on why they happen, warning signs, tips to cope and recover and share a personal experience from self-advocate Brigid Rankowski.

Untangling borderline personality disorder (BPD) and autism 

Borderline personality disorder and autism spectrum disorder are two distinct mental health conditions in the DSM-5. But their shared features -- difficulty with social interaction and maintaining relationships, lack of empathy and likelihood to self-harm -- can lead to misdiagnosis in some cases. Clinical psychologist Dr. Laura Eid explains why it is important to untangle the two conditions, their co-occurring prevalence and therapy that can address both. 

Driving is good for your mental health 

Are you an autistic young adult over the age of 14 or an autistic adult ready to get your license? We want to hear your thoughts about driving. Will you get your license? Did you take driver’s education? What is one feature you would want in a car? These are just a few of the questions we are asking in this 5-minute survey.  

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