Autism talks back [a rebuttal]

(Issuing a Content Advisory/Trigger Warning; ableism and pessimistic viewpoint of autism by one non-autistic parent (emphasized to indicate that I …

You want us to *what*??

The puzzle piece organization that shall not remain nameless because they need to be called out again and again (Autism …

‘The Mighty’ is not an ally

Many months ago, I came across a blog post titled “Why I no longer visit “The Mighty”.  Unfortunately, that blog …

International Women’s Day, through one Asperger’s / autistic lens

In a way, I feel like a bit of an outsider in celebrating IWD.  After all, in order to fully …

Sharing: Ten Things Autistic Kids Pick Up Faster, Better, and With Less Trauma If They Aren’t Bullied Into Learning Them

I meant to post this yesterday for my little informal Mental Health Monday theme, but life sort of got in …

Asperger’s / autism, genetics, & MIT ~ Part 4: A (mistaken) “utopia”

So MIT wants to erase autism. What would the leftover world look like?

Asperger’s / autism, genetics, & MIT ~ Part 2: Jurautistic Park (nature likes us!)

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has received funding to establish a brand-spankin’-new $20-million-dollar autism research wing.  This makes me …

Asperger’s / autism, genetics, & MIT ~ Part 1: Consent?

Upon learning that the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) had established a shiny, spankin’ new $20-million-dollar autism research wing, I …

Asperger’s / autism and identity

Autism isn’t something I have; it’s something I am. Put another way, I’m not “a person with Asperger’s/autism; I am …

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 …

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 …

An Aspie/autistic’s Bill of Rights

Autism/Asperger’s is a human rights issue. Myths, misconceptions, and outright lies continue to surround our neuro-type.  I’ve written (a lot) …