Socialization is one of those “benchmarks” that appears on the list of “normal” behaviors. It even has its own timeline; … More
Tag: interaction
Sharing: Autistic Bilingualism
Originally posted on Autism and Expectations:
I’m bilingual My first language is English. It’s what my parents spoke at home, my first…
They thought I was being ‘dramatic’… when I was just actually autistic
My mom is a very patient and loving person. But despite nearly-endless patience, she would occasionally get exasperated with me. … More
Not ‘passing’ doesn’t mean ‘failing’
Over the past year and a quarter-ish, I’d been experiencing a lot of “first”s–the first time doing “this” or “that” … More
Sharing: 5 Easy Steps to Deal with Negative People [Mental Health Monday Bonus]
This is an absolutely incredible post. Eric is one of the few mental health writers who actually makes practical, helpful … More
Asperger’s / autism and microaggression
I don’t remember how I came across the term “microaggression”, but apparently I did, and I’m guessing that it was … More
They thought I was being ‘obstinate’…when I was just #ActuallyAutistic
Before we left for the clinic, I asked my partner over breakfast, “how busy is your schedule today?” He said, … More
(My) Asperger’s / autism and trust
Once upon a time, I trusted everyone. The cashier at the grocery store was the perfect audience for a monologue … More
Making Friends
All my life, making friends has been one of those awkward challenges that I always thought would eventually get easier. … More
When the “mask” begins to crack…
I rocked a lot today. Back and forth, almost until I felt queasy (is that even possible?). Because I’m a … More
Sharing: The point of it all
Originally posted on I CAN Be Autistic:
It all seems so surreal, sometimes… The last few weeks have seen an upsurge in passionate…
Reaching out to parents of newly-diagnosed autistic children, with love from an Asperger’s / autistic adult
I’ve wanted to write this post for a long time. I’ve long felt a desire to reach out to the … More
