Last year was what I felt as a year of “Firsts”. My “first” airplane flight, my “first” conference, my “first” … More
Tag: Christmas
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
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
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
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
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
Preparing for departure
This is a rather sad post, not very festive. I wrote this for two reasons; the first being that it … More
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
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
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
the silent wave 