As some of y’all are aware, it has become a little informal tradition on this blog to dedicate every 100th … More
Tag: autistic pride
I’m (we’re) NOT defective (#3 of 30 things I’ve learned since my Asperger’s / autism discovery)
There’s no one single “right” way to be. “Different” is not “defective”.
Depathologizing Asperger’s / autism ~ it’s a normal and healthy neurological orientation
I’ve been wanting to write this post for a very long time. The thought struck me sometime in April of … More
We can’t have it both ways ~ seize the ‘superpower’ part, too :)
I’m going to go out on a limb here. Come to think of it, I’ve been doing that a lot … More
How to “opt-out” of neurotypical culture (according to one Aspie / autistic person)
Recently, I wrote a post about how, when I was very young, I got picked to be “The Cheese”, at … More
Asperger’s / autism ‘superiority’: a self-defense mechanism?
I (really) try not to engage in this mindset. And for the most part, I’d like to think that I’m … More
Myths about Asperger’s / autism ~ Part 1
I’ve been mulling over this for a long time, and it’s about time I wrote it. This might get long, … More
Star-shaped peg in a square-pegged world – Part 2: ‘Aspie / Autistic Pride’?
Disclaimer: This is another “Spectrumhood is fine, mmmmkay?” post. I respect that not all of us on the spectrum feel … More
Star-shaped peg in a square-pegged world – Part 1: Curing out of convenience
A quick note before I begin…Please understand that this post is not meant to brow-beat the good allistic parents/friends/significant others … More
