How Keeping a Journal About Your Autism Journey Can Change Your Life!

"I first started keeping a journal related to my autism journey specifically when I realized I was leaving doctor’s appointments feeling frustrated and like I failed to communicate most of my needs, barriers, and symptoms due to overwhelm.

That same feeling came up again when I started telling my friends and family that I’m autistic. They would ask questions like, “What leads to burnouts?” and “How does your autism affect you?” and I would struggle to come up with the answers on the spot. Journalling helped me solve that problem.

Partially out of this desire to be better understood, I started chronicling how I’m feeling on any given day, the date and time, and my thoughts and feelings related to autism. I might sit and talk to my voice recorder or use a pen and paper for a while if I need a screen break, or I might type on the mobile or desktop notes app." - Aly Laube, Autism BC