Dustin's Dynasty

It is often said that autistics are easily influenced. While that may be the case for many, it is not in all. Sadly, for many autistics, they don’t get to have much of an external feel of what is outside of their safe space. I also know of many autistics because of where they lie within the spectrum are unable to do so. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://dustinsdynastyusa.com/20...

As autistics, sometimes we hear things that we don’t care to hear like being told to do things we don’t want to do. For many years I would become a spoiled little brat and act out because these things were not the way that I wanted them to be. I had to learn that part of adulting is learning to accept the unpleasant and being able to tolerate those elements by using coping skills to manage their u...

In this miniseries we wll disscuss common issues that autistic adults can face over the that can make the season unpleasant.   In this week's video I share some of my stressors that I have faced this year, my apprehensions and why I am doing things that I know are right. Also Uploaded to YouTube

Welcome to #10 in my Forging Relationships Vlog Series. While I am certainly no expert, being in my mid-thirties, I do have some insight to share about relationships with my community. The intention is to share my insight and knowledge on topics of relationships, whether for dating or as a friend that are common issues that autistics face today.   In this video, I will be sharing signs in tox...

As I am writing this blog post, I am doing so on my scheduled mental health day. What I once thought was something silly, then when I originally scheduled one almost two years ago that turned tragic finally after a very long time has come to fruition. With the ability to understand that things that are part of my normally scheduled routine are on what I think is a schedule, I am learning that they...

Wellness. Such a thick word. We need it more than ever, even though the days are shorter, the weather and COVID-19 is raging more than it ever has. However, I realized some things within the past few days that I need to work on to not only end the year on a good note, but start 2022 fresh. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2021/12/15/wellness-wednesday-end...

Last weekend was a doozy of a weekend. Beside my home, the only place I went was to the neighborhood dollar store. COVID fears have set me back over time for fear of whether or not I will contract the virus. While part of this in my humble opinion is due to the fear mongering that is staged by the media, part of it is a result of my heightened anxiety about things. Sometimes we just need to ration...

Autistics when outside of their comfort zone face elements that can easily trigger behaviors. These triggers and behaviors vary from individuals for several factors. I, personally, am proud of how well I have become able more recently to be equipped with the ability to manage my risk of being triggered by things that I have been known to go into various behaviors from. This episode is also availab...

In this video, I will be key points in how issues in relations to communicatiojn with neurodivergent individuals should occur and the challenges that autistics face when needing to communicate to a friend or partner. Original YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/GVshJufQHOY

In this week's video I'll share some things that autistics can do and can be reminded of this holiday season to ease the holiday stress. Orginal YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/wKrMRso2E6Y

I’m In a really good place right now. But getting here hasn’t been easy. While I have been independent most of three years, it doesn't mean that it has been at all easy. It has been more bumpy than smooth. Finally after nearly three years I am in a good place with everything, despite still being in a global pandemic. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2021/...

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2021/12/07/odd-one-out/

I have mentioned over the last few weeks that I have been journaling my foods that I have been consuming. As such, I have been realizing all the damage and suffering I have been causing to my body by consuming such foods. Autistics are known to have issues with their Gastrointestinal System and I am not immune to this deficiency. Therefore, I have realized that I need to be more on top of the thin...

While this COVID-19 Pandemic continues on nearing the two-year anniversary of what is known as the Pandemic. When COVID-19 was established as a pandemic back then, it was suggested it would be over in just two weeks, then they needed a month more, then another month before things got somewhat normal. However, nearing year two, it seems with the advancement of vaccines and such, the numbers are not...

Being Autistic and growing up with so many struggles, but eventually the good comes out and you experience the good qualities of what being autistic is known for. Swinging between these two factors can play tricks on your mind, specifically your self-esteem and knowing that life is worth living. Many times it can be so hard to see the good in yourself even though those that support you can see it...

In this miniseries we wll disscuss common issues that autistic adults can face over the that can make the season unpleasant. This week will be a summary of four triggers that are common reasons for abnormal reaction: Change in Routine, Changes in Sensory Stimulatuion, The Need for Additional Autistic Masking in already chalenging times, and the need to attend social gatherings that are extremely d...

Welcome to #8 in my Forging Relationships Vlog Series. While I am certainly no expert, being in my mid-thirties, I do have some insight to share about relationships with my community. The intention is to share my insight and knowledge on topics of relationships, whether for dating or as a friend that are common issues that autistics face today. In this video, I will be explaning reasons for being...

Managing Autism and Complex Mental Health Challenges isn’t easy. Autistics such as myself face challenges in their lives every day. It doesn’t mean that it has to be all gloom, doom and feeling sorry for myself either. It takes a healthy balance of MANY things in my life to get to the point where my life is manageable for me to live. Being independent enhances that need even further because you ha...

When we think of wellness, it is good to remember that we are not only in the food and drink arena but the overall arena of being well mentally too. Part of that is building and attempting to keep up a defense wall of sorts to not let yourself become easily influenced whether that is a food or drink item or someone influencing you to do something you are uncomfortable doing. This episode is also a...

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2021/11/30/concentrating-on-covid-third-times-a-charm/

The last few days I have been aboard the self-pity train. I know lately I have been there alot and I have little reason to be. Earlier this month, I was more on a vocalized role with my parents at a time they did not need it because of a handful of deaths of those known to us. Now, my new method is pouting myself to sleep because I think I have such a horrible life when in fact it isn’t that bad....

In this video, I will be explaning tactics for dealing with situations that are unacceptable or uncomfortable for oneself and how and helpful ways they can be addressed Original Video Uploaded to https://youtu.be/IM1uu5ZTT48

In this video, I discuss sleep issues that autistics face, including my journey and approaches with sleep over the decades, along with some research figures that I found out about sleep, why we as autistics have issues and what can be done to help autistics resemble a normal sleep pattern.

You may be surprised to see two blog posts being released in One Day. With not only Thanksgiving in just a few hours, the early release is being done as a teaching moment to be more self-aware and realize when you need to get support or reach out to someone when you need it. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2021/11/24/accepting-the-call/

On this Thanksgiving Eve I chose to write about the challenges I face about my weight. Being autistic and having a host of Mental Health Challenges along with necessary medications that cause me to want to eat constantly doesn’t help this process. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://dustinsdynastyusa.com/2021/11/24/wellness-wednesday-weight-loss-is-tough/