How to Write Intrusive Thoughts
Intrusive thoughts are a major part of OCD—they’re in the required diagnostic criteria, even. So if you’re writing a character with OCD, particularly if they […]
Experiences
How to Write Panic Attacks
Picture this: you’re in a dark room that reeks of sewage. Twine ties you to a chair, rubbing your wrists and ankles raw. You haven’t […]
How to Write Sensory Sensitivities and Sensory Seeking Behaviors
Though sensory sensitivities and sensory seeking behaviors are hallmarks of autism, there aren’t many articles describing what they feel like. Articles will give lists of […]
How to Write Stimming
“Self-stimulatory behavior” or “stimming” is repetitive movements, anything from repeating a phrase aloud to tasting a certain flavor to repeating a song to stroking your […]
How to Write Hyperempathy and Hypoempathy
Autism articles painfully lack how autistic experiences feel like for the autistic person. The writings will explain what a meltdown looks like, advise how to […]