(Issuing a Content Advisory/Trigger Warning; ableism and pessimistic viewpoint of autism by one non-autistic parent (emphasized to indicate that I … More
Tag: ignorance
Praising us for acting neurotypical is *not* Asperger’s / autism acceptance
A little over a year ago, when I first had the sneaking (strong) suspicion that I’m probably on the Asperger’s/autism … More
It shouldn’t be our job to enlighten you about autism [Mental Health Monday]
(Disclaimer: this is mostly directed toward professionals working in the medicine and mental health fields, the people who claim we … More
“What do *you* do?” and other ways to trigger an Aspie/autistic person
Some of you are aware, at varying levels, that I’ve had a hilariously crappy week. As in, so crappy that … More
Once autistic / an Aspie, always autistic / an Aspie
A while back, I wrote a fire hose of posts about Asperger’s/Autism Spectrum diagnosis. In those posts, I took people … More
Why neurotypical people might say “everybody’s like that”
I have a theory. I admit, it’s a blatant supposition. But I got to thinking… (By the way, the phrase … More
Non-autistic: “Everybody’s like that.” No. You aren’t.
Like almost all other human beings, I try to form, strengthen, and enrich bonds with other people. Given the fact … More
Just exactly who is #LockedIn…?
The neurotypical population generally tends to perceive those of us on the Asperger’s/autism spectrum as “locked in”. Locked in what? … More
The Ripple Effect ~ Asperger’s / autism disclosure to work clientele
A friend of mine who is both self-employed and a recently-diagnosed autistic person mentioned to me that they tell their … More
File under: Say What?? ~ Autism spectrum diagnosis is considered a “fluid and variable” status
Could you really qualify for the autism spectrum at one point, and then not qualify later?
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 … More
Dear Joel Stein (@thejoelstein) & Time Magazine: you really f**ked up: an open letter from an Asperger’s person
In case anyone missed it, I’ll bring everyone up to speed. On or around August 18th of this year, an … More
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