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What Is Self-Care (Really)? A Neuroaffirming Perspective by Barb Cook

January 14, 2026 Spectrum Women

From the Spectrum Women community Self-care is often presented as universal, but for autistic, ADHD, and AuDHD people, it rarely reflects real bodies, real energy, or real nervous systems. In this piece, Barb Cook offers a neuroaffirming perspective on self-care that moves beyond productivity, pressure, and “doing more,” and instead centres lived experience, regulation, and sustainability. Read the article on Barb Cook’s website HERE.

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Anxiety and Depression — A Spectrum Women Collaboration for Mental Health Awareness Week

May 18, 2018 Spectrum Women

Anxiety and depression is a common factor for many of us on the autism spectrum and something we battle, struggle, tussle, manage, and cope with most days. Many of us have our own strategies to manage the difficult times that consume us, and some of the Spectrum Women wanted to share with you their personal insights into how they tackle anxiety and depression. We also want to highlight for Mental Health Awareness Week just how important good mental wellbeing and self-care is, especially for all of us on the autism spectrum… Lisa Morgan… I often get depressed over how much […]