3/23/2020

Four years ago this evening, I was sitting in the stairwell outside, not far from the front door of our …

I supported neurodiversity before I knew it existed

Not that I deserve anything special for it.  It just happened. 🙂 They sat across from me, in my consultation …

Careful with autism

This post was inspired by Rhi’s lovely post “An Autistic Anniversary“.  While reading it, my brain saw a butterfly and …

‘Why do (or don’t) you…’

Eleven is a tough age.  It pulls on every fiber of your body.  It tugs at every neuron in your …

On the other side of tears :)

I’m OK. 🙂 In fact, I’m more than OK. I sit here beside a tree on a chilly morning.  The …

The bittersweetness of knowing you’re not alone

Every day, I read lovely comments on my blog, of beautiful people who generously share their experiences.  And every day, …

They thought I was “controlling”…when I was just actually autistic

I didn’t know much.  I just knew that having my toys (or later, clothes) and other belongings organized felt good.  …

Creating my alternative world

Autistic children and adults often create imaginary or alternative worlds within ourselves.

I probably would have preferred *not* to be mainstreamed in school

For the cheap seats (in case this is your first visit to this blog)… 🙂   I’m an Aspie/autie; that is …

Repetitive, repetitive, repetitive movements

Before last week’s diagnostic assessment, I asked my mom to fill out one of two copies of two assessment questionnaires …

Relief & the Waiting Game

I’ve passed through the first gate; the assessment appointment is behind me. After an uncharacteristically long and deep sleep, I’ve …

Asperger’s / autism and shame…

This morning, I realized I had lost my keys. This isn’t the first time. In a furious combination of panic …