Autism Knows No Borders

The Impact of Seasonal Changes on Mental Health, with the Global Autism Community


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Discover what’s possible when every change brings a new opportunity.

Do you struggle with social engagements during the holiday season? What boundaries do you set in order to preserve your mental well-being?

If you’d like to learn how to navigate the challenges of seasonal shifts, stick around for today’s episode. The following roundtable was facilitated by Global Autism Community moderator Hattie Angelys Fox, and it features Autistic Self-Advocates and new community moderators Bob Schmus and Adrian Sanchez.

Among other things, they discuss:

  • Transitioning from summer to winter
  • The challenges and joys of the holiday period
  • How to balance your social interactions 
  • The importance of identifying and setting personal boundaries
  • Sharing food and cultural traditions to enhance community bonds
  • Preparing for travel during the busy holiday period
  • Strategies to maintain mental well-being throughout seasonal changes 
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    Are you a self-advocate willing to share your story and educate others? Or a professional seeking to hear directly from autistic voices and improve your practice? Or maybe you’re a family member hoping to support and empower your loved one? 

    Whatever your connection to autism is, we’d love to hear your takeaways from this episode in our online Global Autism Community, where hundreds of people from all over the world come together to support each other and know that they’re not alone.

    Join us today at community.globalautismproject.org. Let’s work together to transform how the world relates to autism. 

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