I swear, it’s almost like Tania Marshall (and several other notable authors on Asperger’s/autism in females) had sat outside our … More
Tag: facial expression
When people say “hi”
I freeze inside. I know I should say hi back. But then the ball is in their court; I no … More
‘Research says there are only 4 emotions’ – one Aspie’s response
One day, my counselor/therapist asked me to try to identify what I was feeling. He listed off the basic categories … More
Aspie / autistic communication ~ my forms
I’m an Aspie. I’m verbal. Many Aspie/autistic people are. Some aren’t. But even if we aren’t verbal, that doesn’t mean … More
How Aspie / autistic people communicate, Part 1: Why we keep talking about something
On the one hand, many Aspie/autistic people don’t talk much. In social situations, we may “clam up” and desire to … More