Mom on the Spectrum
Hi, I’m Taylor. I'm a late-diagnosed autistic mom, creator, and educator learning how to live more gently while getting to know my neurodivergent brain.
I found out I was autistic at 31, and suddenly many of my repeated struggles made sense. That relief and clarity is something I wish I could give to anyone who has been wondering why life feels different for you.
This channel is where we work through shame, drop the mask, and connect with people who understand how overwhelming this process can be. Whether you’re late-diagnosed, self-diagnosed, or still exploring, you’re welcome here exactly as you are.
🎥 ⭐️ New videos premiere most Wednesdays at 2 PM CT.
If you’re wanting more of that feeling of being seen, my Connection Groups are a space for honest conversation and genuine support (links below).
I’m not a doctor, just a human sharing lived experience. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making medical decisions based on anything you see here.
Mom on the Spectrum
Sometimes authority figures say things that can make autistic brains short-circuit. Any of these hurt your brain? Share others in the comments and use the link to watch the full video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gan-B...
#autistic #actuallyautistic #autism #autismresources #latediagnosedautistic #latediagnosedautism
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Mom on the Spectrum
Some questions or social expectations can unknowingly call out whether an autistic person is masking or non-masking. This can create overwhelm for autistic brains. What other expectations or questions upset your brain? Share in the comments and watch the full video linked below!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gan-B...
#autistic #actuallyautistic #autism #autismresources #latediagnosedautistic #latediagnosedautism
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Mom on the Spectrum
So many phrases people try to use to make things better are just dismissive and invalidating to the experience of autistic people. What other phrases come to mind that are not helpful? Share in the comments and click below to watch the full video!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gan-B...
#autistic #actuallyautistic #autism #autismresources #latediagnosedautistic #latediagnosedautism
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Mom on the Spectrum
Small talk and social scripts can cause uncertainty and exhaustion to autistic people. What other small talk phrases hurt your brain? Share below and click the link to watch the full video!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gan-B...
#autistic #actuallyautistic #autism #autismresources #latediagnosedautistic #latediagnosedautism
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Mom on the Spectrum
Introspective questions can send autistic brains into overwhelm especially in the context of small talk. What other phrases would you add? Share below and watch the full video through the link below!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gan-B...
#autistic #actuallyautistic #autism #autismresources #latediagnosedautistic #latediagnosedautism
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Mom on the Spectrum
Ambiguous and non-specific phrases can be hard for autistic brains to understand. Do any of these phrases upset your brain? What is another ambiguous or unclear phrase that bothers you? Share in the comments or click the link below for the full video!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gan-B...
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Mom on the Spectrum
You can consider this your gentle guidebook for navigating life pre or post-diagnosis.
In this video, I cover:
👉 self vs. professional diagnosis
👉 whether or not to disclose your dx to others
👉 how to get support within the workplace
👉 practical ways to accommodate yourself while you're trying to make sense of everything
Video now available here: https://youtu.be/mSSbEC70xlc?si=UL7nN...
#autism #audhd #latediagnosedautistic #latediagnosedautism #momonthespectrum #autisticadults
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Mom on the Spectrum
A couple of days late, but this Monday in the U.S. we honored the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. He was a beacon of hope, a symbol of peace and nonviolence, in a time of extreme injustice and inequality.
Today his words ring just as true as ever: "Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that."
In what can easily feel like a landscape of division and contempt, I encourage you to remember, it is not "us" vs "them." It is all of us together, making small steps towards something better.
One small kind decision today has ripple effects that go far beyond what we will ever see. We are not helpless. We are not powerless. We are not defeated.
This is an opportunity to rebuild, to create something new. Something more supportive for everyone, something more kind. Something that offers hope.
It starts with each of us, every day, making one small decision after another, to choose gentleness. Choose peace. Choose love. Again and again and again.
#mlk #hope #peace #unity
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Mom on the Spectrum
🩺 PELVIC HEALTH: What do you want to know?
Hi everyone - I'll be interviewing an endometriosis specialist/gynecologic surgeon on the channel soon.
What questions would you like me to ask? What do you want to know about endometriosis/PMDD/perimenopause/menopause?
Let me know if the comments please! 👇
Taylor
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