Journaling is a powerful, evidence-supported tool for understanding and managing autism. These prompts help you explore your experience with autism more deeply.
Awareness Prompts for Autism
Start by building awareness of how autism shows up for you:
- When did I first notice autism in my life? What was happening?
- What situations or thoughts tend to trigger my autism?
- How does autism feel in my body? Where do I notice it physically?
- What does my autism tell me about myself or the world?
Processing Prompts for Autism
Use these prompts to process emotions and experiences related to autism:
- What am I most afraid of about my autism?
- What would I tell a friend who was experiencing autism?
- What has autism taken from me? What has it taught me?
- What does 'recovery' from autism look like to me?
Progress Prompts for Autism
Track your growth with these reflection questions:
- What strategies have helped my autism the most?
- How have I grown stronger in managing autism?
- What would my life look like with autism less present?