Ascent Autism

01/05/2026

Small routines, big wins ✨ Try to complete your self-care bingo this week, make sure to save and try again next week!

01/04/2026

In our peer groups, growth looks like feeling safer to unmask, building confidence at your own pace, and discovering what works for you, not what’s expected. We focus on connection, self-understanding, and belonging — not changing who you are. Sign up today at ascentautism.com

01/04/2026

Even on the days that feel like you haven’t accomplished anything, showing up for yourself counts for everything.

01/02/2026

Autism can look different from person to person — and it can feel different internally, too. What’s visible on the outside rarely tells the full story.
Our role as a community isn’t to judge or correct, but to respond with patience, flexibility, and respect for experiences we may not immediately understand.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year!!! 🎆
Start the year off the right way- by signing up for our peer groups at ascentautism.com

12/31/2025

Holiday seasons often mean increased stimulation, disrupted routines, and emotional highs—followed by an abrupt return to structure. For many nervous systems, that transition can impact mood and regulation.
When the post-holiday slump hits, small, intentional supports can make a difference: Try these things when you’re feeling down or need a little energy pick me up!

12/30/2025

Social growth happens when you feel safe, understood, and supported — not when you’re forced to “fit in.”
Our groups provide connection, guidance, and real-life skills for neurodiverse individuals 🌱

💬 Peer groups | 1:1 support | Weekly topics
📩 join today at ascentautism.com

12/29/2025

Autism isn’t defined by isolated behaviors.
It’s shaped by sensory input, cognitive load, transitions, social processing, and the need for recovery—often all at once.

When we understand what’s happening beneath the surface, we stop asking, “Why can’t they just…?” and start asking, “What support would help here?”

This shift changes everything—from how we respond to overwhelm, to how we build environments where autistic people can actually thrive.

Understanding comes before expectations.
Support comes before growth.

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🤍 Share with someone who wants to understand autism better, and get more tips and support like this by signing up for our peer groups today at Ascentautism.com

12/28/2025

Support isn’t about pushing someone to tolerate discomfort — it’s about reducing unnecessary barriers.
When autistic needs are dismissed, minimized, or treated as misbehavior, the result isn’t growth… it’s burnout, shutdown, and mistrust.

Real support listens.
Real support adapts.
Real support doesn’t require someone to suffer to “prove” they can cope.

This is the foundation of how we approach connection and growth in our peer groups 🤍
Sign up today at ascentautism.com

12/27/2025

Peer groups aren’t about changing who you are — they’re about building tools that make social situations feel easier and more predictable.
In a supportive, low-pressure setting, participants practice real-life skills like conversation, perspective taking, and problem solving alongside peers who get it.
Growth happens through connection.

✨ Learn more about our peer groups and how to join — Ascentautism.com

12/26/2025

Social growth doesn’t come from pressure—it comes from feeling safe, accepted, and understood. When young people are given space to show up as themselves, connection happens naturally. Our peer groups are built with that belief at the center 🤍
Learn more and sign up today at ascentautism.com

12/25/2025