(My) autism and renewing

I’m still in a region best described as “taiga”, which is one notch “warmer” than the tundra.  I’m enjoying my …

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 …

Asperger’s / autism and traveling

I probably should have written this before, since if we had to travel for the holidays, we’re pretty much done …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

Preparing for departure

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

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 …

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 …

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 …

A very special Thanksgiving

I’m cross-posting this from my other blog, because it’s relevant here, too (especially so) 🙂 Here in the United States, …