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Autism is my social enigma

Socialization is one of those “benchmarks” that appears on the list of “normal” behaviors.  It even has its own timeline; … More

aspergers, aspie, autism, autistic, communication, interaction, introverted, language, social, verbal

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…

autism, bilingual, communication, interaction, reblog, social

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

ActuallyAutistic, aspie, assumptions, autism advocacy, autistic, childhood, communication, dramatic, emotions, frustration, interaction, misunderstanding, relationships

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

authenticity, autism, autism acceptance, autistic, career, disclosure, exhaustion, identity, impairment, interaction, judgment, perception, self-esteem

Sharing: 5 Easy Steps to Deal with Negative People [Mental Health Monday Bonus]

Originally posted on Dr. Eric Perry’s Self-Help Blog:
Written by Eric C., MA., PhD Candidate Audio version available | Click here “You cannot have…

acceptance, advice, boundaries, energy, exhaustion, fatigue, information, interaction, manipulation, mental health, Mental Health Monday, negativity, pick your battles, positivity, practical, psychology, relationships, self-care, self-help, toxic people

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

aspergers, aspie, autism, autism acceptance, autism advocacy, autistic, different ability, interaction, microaggression, neurodiversity, neurological orientation, prejudice, privilege

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

accusations, ActuallyAutistic, aspergers, aspie, autistic, interaction, meltdown, misunderstanding, obstinate, relationships, resistance, stubborn

(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

ActuallyAutistic, aspergers, autistic, cautious, distrust, honesty, interaction, judgment, rejection, trust issues, trust no one

Making Friends

All my life, making friends has been one of those awkward challenges that I always thought would eventually get easier.  … More

ActuallyAutistic, aspergers, autism, bonding, friends, friendship, interaction, making friends, self-esteem, social awkwardness, social interaction, social situations

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

acting, alienation, aspie, Autism doesn't end at 5, autistic female, chronic stress, coping skills, counseling, disability, exhaustion, fatigue, insecurity, interaction, masking, peopling, social awkwardness, social interaction, stress, workplace

Sharing: The point of it all

Originally posted on Autistic Ultra:
It all seems so surreal, sometimes… The last few weeks have seen an upsurge in passionate…

aspergers, autism, conflict, disagreement, friendships, identity, infighting, interaction, peace, perspective, reblog, relationships, self-worth, social media

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

ActuallyAutistic, advice, aspergers, autistic children, emotions, empathy, gentleness, information, insight, interaction, internal world, meltdowns, myths, parenting, patience, positive aspects, positive traits, reaching out, support

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