Nomad or Settler

We know there are different neurotypes, this article theorises as to why these may have evolved.

Refrigerator Revisited

by Nanny Aut My mother and I don't have a good relationship - looking back I'm not sure we ever did. There is a lot of hurt and resentment built up on both sides over the years. To an external observer my mother would classify as a 'refrigerator mother'. To an external observer, my autistic … Continue reading Refrigerator Revisited →

Who Tells Your Story?

Who should contol the autism narrative? Surely those whose story it is - not external observers.

Monotropic Moods: Happiness Lasts Forever (Until It Doesn’t) – Part 2

Part 2 of exploring being monotropic and its implications for mental health.

Monotropic Moods: Happiness Lasts Forever (Until It Doesn’t)

Part 1 of exploring being monotropic and its implications for mental health.

June 20, 2025

As you will have noticed the plan to post regularly in May was an epic fail. There were a number of reasons for this. Reasons - not excuses. Unrealistic demand - I am not a consistent person - I don't have a neurology that supports consistency, nor do I have mental health that supports consistency … Continue reading June 20, 2025 →

Glitter Chimp

by Nanny Aut In the past I have written about Panic Monkey and Dino Brain because these are the key drivers in the Limbic System if you are autistic. Particularly a traumatised autistic. The need to feel safe and stay safe is paramount. They aren’t the only characters within the Limbic System though, because the … Continue reading Glitter Chimp →

May 10, 2025

Yes. Yesterday blipped. It took longer to write this piece than anticipated and once I was on Track One - I needed to keep going to the end. Jumping tracks just causes a devastating crash. ABA is a touchy subject - and polarising. But it needs to be talked about. Information and knowledge needs to … Continue reading May 10, 2025 →

Parenthood – And the Perils of ABA

Image by Effendi from Pixabay by Nanny Aut I am going to start this post with saying that I don’t believe in the narrative of ‘ABA is abuse’. It’s a catchy slogan that entirely fails to connect with the people who need to be informed about ABA the most. ABA IS harmful - that isn’t … Continue reading Parenthood – And the Perils of ABA →

May 8, 2025

Today is a new blog for Inside Aut - it's been a while. This one talks about the importance of considering Processing, Sensory, Energy and Safety in supporting autistics - not on one its own but the four as an interconnected whole.