Authenticity is good. It’s a compliment of character, a selling point for goods and services. Whether we’re talking about food … More
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(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
Exclusion, inclusion, and … the autism spectrum
When someone tells me they have good news and bad news and they ask me which one I’d prefer to … More
Making Friends
All my life, making friends has been one of those awkward challenges that I always thought would eventually get easier. … 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
What happens when you say “no way–you can’t be autistic”
Saying “you can’t be autistic…!” can lead to devastating consequences. These include a dismissal of our true identity and a separation from our community.
Seeking official #autism diagnosis in the United States may get (much?) riskier…
If you live in the United States and you… are currently self-diagnosed/self-assessed as autistic but are considering or wanting to … More
