After reading Sonia’s beautiful “The unlearning #autism” piece, I realized that a chord had irrevocably been struck. (Sonia and her … More
Tag: accommodation
Dear World: please withhold / reserve judgment. Thank you ~ one autistic person
Despite my attempts to be a no-frills, drama-free queen, what some see is not always what they get. In my … More
Sharing: Basic Accommodations – I’m Not Disabled By My Autism, I’m Disabled By Unaccommodating People
Absolutely this. Every word. The Asperger’s/autism spectrum itself wouldn’t be nearly so challenging (for us OR the world at large) … More
Dear employers ~ How to work with employees “with” Asperger’s / autism ~ Part 5: You hired an Aspie / autist! Now what?
My partner suggested I write a follow-up post that explains what an employee on the Asperger’s/autism spectrum might “look like” … More
Asperger’s / autism survival strategies in appointment-related environments
As some of you know, I’ve recently undergone extensive dental work over the past few months. This required numerous appointments … More
Asperger’s / autism and marriage / relationships ~ Part 3: What worked for me / us
As I mentioned before, I think one of the prerequisites for any healthy marriage or other long-term relationship is that … More
If the world were built for/by Asperger’s/autistic people (my idea for an ‘Aspie Utopia’)
Sometimes we realize it consciously; other times we feel it subconsciously… …that the world is not built for us. At … More
the silent wave 