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One-(wo)man army

Last year was what I felt as a year of “Firsts”.  My “first” airplane flight, my “first” conference, my “first” … More

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Looking back on my “first” Aspie / autistic Christmas…

I got back home exactly a week ago, and I’ve had some time since then to settle back in to … More

ActuallyAutistic, aspie, black sheep, celiac disease, Christmas, coping skills, coping strategies, distrust, embarrassment, family dynamics, get-together, gift exchange, gift-giving, holidays, out of place, outcast, social awkwardness, social constructs, social expectations, social interaction, social obligation, social settings

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 … More

ActuallyAutistic, aspie, Christmas, empath, empathy, grief, grieving, hearing loss, holidays, human rights, overwhelmed, social justice

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. … More

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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 … More

ActuallyAutistic, aspergers, autism, Christmas, coping strategies, exclusion, expectations, family, holidays, my family, social anxiety, social awkwardness, social settings

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 … More

ActuallyAutistic, aspie, autistic, Christmas, coping, discipline, holidays, overwhelmed, parenting, stress

Preparing for departure

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

ActuallyAutistic, aspergers, autistic, Christmas, emotions, goodbye, grief, grieving, holidays, my family, processing, travel

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 … More

ActuallyAutistic, autism acceptance, autism support, autism-friendly environment, autistic adults, Christmas, holidays, information, reblog, tips

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 … More

ActuallyAutistic, aspergers, aspie, autism, autistic, Christmas, etiquette, executive function, holidays, humor, obligation, social

Gearing up for my “first” Aspie / autistic Christmas

As most of you know, I realized that I’m assuredly (and that’s “assuredly”, not “almost assuredly”) an Aspie / autistic … More

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