One of the most pervasive myths about Asperger’s/autism is that we’re all distant and aloof. This is especially true about … More
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Confessions of one Aspie / autistic ~ sometimes I really *don’t* care
I might catch hell for this one. After all, the notions that many of us are extra-empathetic and that we … More
Distant, aloof…and embarrassed
People on the spectrum often get accused of lacking empathy and coming up short on social skills. Most of the … More
When Asperger’s / autistic people appear soulless…
We’re not. I promise. If you tell me that something bad has happened to you or that you’re sad or … More
So…about that empathy quotient quiz ~ from an (one) Asperger’s / autistic point of view
I need to make one thing (OK, two things) very clear: the first is, I did not arrive at my … More