Originally posted on North of Andover:
Sorry, but I’m going to have to use figurative language in this one (which is sort…
Tag: misconceptions
The ‘Golden Rule’ isn’t always golden
You’ve probably heard the old adage, “do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” That’s known as … More
*Hard*-functioning
Although the brilliant post by My Dream Walden is short and sweet, it’s powerful; it says it all. The general … More
Damned if I do, damned if I don’t
My experience as an Asperger’s/autistic person is sometimes a confused existence. I’m not sure if I’ll ever “get” the unwritten … More
‘Special interest’ vs obsession
The diagnostic criteria for Asperger’s/autism includes the tendency toward: “Highly restricted, fixated interests that are abnormal in intensity or focus … More
Omg, I’m pedantic, too. Kind of. Part 2
So…in the last post, I mentioned that I’m sort of pedantic. And apparently, I’m not alone! In that last … More
Why I’m still hiding my Asperger’s / autism from some people
In the grand scheme of my life, my knowledge of my Neurodivergent neurological orientation is still fresh-ish. After all, my … More
Autism is *not* ‘bad parenting’
I’m an autistic adult. I was also a generally well-behaved child. My mum had a near-endless supply of patience, and … More
It takes one to know one
The patient, whom I’ll call “P”, came into my office with their partner. P had been diagnosed as Obsessive-Compulsive, and … More
‘Awareness’ is not enough ~ Part 3: Talk is cheap. Please take action
There’s a another chapter to this whole “Autism Awareness” thing. It consists of the next step: action. My (stern, old-school) … More
The challenges of communicating as an Asperger’s / autistic female (Intersectional)
Over the years, I’ve come to notice that there seems to be a double-standard in terms of male and female … More
Smacking down the Asperger’s / autism violence myth
Upon coming out as Aspie/autistic to a friend last year, I was shocked when, during one of our early discussions, … More
