Asperger’s / autism, alexithymia, and me

Hi all!  OK, first some quick updates… I’ve fished some comments out of my spam folder (dang WordPress!) and replied …

Autism, body awareness, and ‘malingering’

The reframing never ends, it seems.  At least, it has become a new universal constant in my life over the …

The ‘Golden Rule’ isn’t always golden

You’ve probably heard the old adage, “do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” That’s known as …

I supported neurodiversity before I knew it existed

Not that I deserve anything special for it.  It just happened. 🙂 They sat across from me, in my consultation …

Sharing: Really? Wow! You don’t look sick! [PTSD]

Originally posted on Untangled:
Many of us deal with an invisible illness (physical, emotional, mental), we don’t look sick! Typically,…

Can we talk about autism awareness?

Please, be aware… That we are different from you.  But we are not lesser than you, any more than Mac …

Accept or Except?

Autism Awareness Month is coming.  Soon, all the world will co-opt a mysterious blue hue, which is a questionably-intended, definitely-misguided …

Asperger’s / autism (and related) online quizzes and questionnaires

When I first began to suspect that I fell somewhere on the Asperger’s/autism spectrum, I immediately searched online for information, …

(Un?)awareness

Over the past almost-year since I realized that I’m on the Asperger’s/autism spectrum, my whole world has transformed.  It has …

The importance of storytelling for Asperger’s / Autistic people

When I was growing up, I was quick to make snap judgments about people.  I don’t know if it was …

‘Asperger Syndrome’ poem from ‘The Autistic Buddha’

This post is long overdue, and for that, I deeply apologize.  I received a lovely piece of poetic writing from …

A message from your friendly Aspie employer / manager / supervisor, etc

(This is my last post at home before I leave for 4 days, for a conference; I may or may …