Zain Malik

02/04/2026

We often say we “accept” autism.

But in practice, we still expect children with Autism to adjust… almost all the time.
To sit longer.
To make eye contact.
To tolerate more.
To behave in ways that feel unnatural to them.

And when they can’t, we call it behavior.. Not distress, not overload, not exhaustion, Just behavior!

That shift in labeling changes everything. Because once it’s “behavior,”we try to fix the child, instead of understanding the environment.

This month isn’t about just learning what autism looks like. It’s about questioning how quickly we misunderstand it.

If you work with or parent a child on the spectrum, ask yourself honestly:

Do I respond to what I see…
or do I try to understand what’s underneath it?
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01/04/2026

Most people think grief only comes after losing someone.
But grief shows up in quieter ways too.. But just because it doesn’t “look serious enough,” we push it down, ignore it, or tell ourselves to stop overreacting.

But our mind and body keeps a score; in the form of heaviness, irritation, numbness, overthinking, or something we might just name it as "mood swings".
All of us grieve in one way on another, about one thing or another.. Let's have a better awareness about it, because there's no single way "to-do" grief. It just happens, on it's own, and you're just there, watching it pass through you.. ❤️‍🩹

💬 Tell me in the comments (or DM if you prefer):
Have you ever felt something heavy but didn’t realize it was grief?
Also, do you know about the various stages of grief that we shall pass?

19/03/2026

To all those celebrating! 🤍💫

10/03/2026

08/03/2026

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17/02/2026

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20/01/2026

19/01/2026

Elopement is more common in Autism than you think & caregivers are often concerned for the safety of children.
If you see anybody around you in such a situation, be watchful & considerate.
Though it's always better to have a detailed analysis of the causes and tailor-made strategies for each person,Here's a basic yet useful infographic, easy to share with anyone who might benefit from it in handy.

31/12/2025

Entering the New Year with not just positive but mindful choices & goals for ourselves 🧠💪🌟 Psychologist