Asperger’s / autism support

After discovering that I’m on the Asperger’s/autism spectrum, I’ve had to plunge into a new world.  Well, maybe I didn’t …

Why TV / radio commercials & internet ads can suck for autistic people

Back in July, I was on a plane, reading Rudy Simone’s “Aspergirls” book (which, although there are shortcomings, I do …

An evening with a mother of a child suspected to be autistic

I’m still in Winter Wonderland, 1035 aeronautical miles from my home.  Despite my previous misgivings, it has actually been a …

One Aspie’s Christmas wish-list…

Dear Santa, I’m an Aspie; that is to say that I “have” Asperger’s, a condition on the autism spectrum.  So …

Top 28 Goals for surviving the Holidays as a newly-late-diagnosed Aspie (Notes to self)

Say “hi” to everyone; speak to everyone at least once. Determine an “escape route” early on, before I need it. …

The Mystery Blogger Award <3

Blogging is kind of like teaching.  For those of you out there who are educators, you’re probably all-too-familiar with that …

My 3 Christmas Ghosts ~ one Aspie / autistic perspective

I celebrate Christmas, as well as several other holidays.  If Facebook had the option, my religious affiliation would say, “it’s …

‘Autism and my affinity for foreigners’ by Tom Clements (formerly known as ‘The Autistic Buddha’)

Oh wow!  I woke up to a neat present in my Twitter notifications this morning, which prompted me to finally …

How to “survive” Christmas with Aspie / autistic children, from a once-Aspie / autistic child

Dear Parents of children “with” Asperger’s/autism, I realize that a lot of us blog-writers speak mostly to our fellow Asperger’s/autistic …

Preparing for departure

This is a rather sad post, not very festive.  I wrote this for two reasons; the first being that it …

Sharing: 8 Ways You Can Support an Autistic Adult Through the Holidays | Auptima Press

The Holidays are Tough for Autistic  Folks. So, we put together a list of things that neurotypical folks can do …

Ugh Christmas cards – one Aspie / autistic perspective

I can hear some people now:  “O. M. G.  Now she’s going to rip on Christmas cards!  What’s wrong with …