OK, so the month of May sort of slipped out the door underneath my nose. Most of June did pretty … More
Tag: school
Autism, executive function, and … school
A tale of my adventures during Week 1 (and part of Week 2) in my Masters program, and all the adjustment and self-motivation involved.
Autism, irony, and the Self-Esteem Movement
This is something that has always bothered me, even as a then-unknown autistic person. The difference between then and now, … More
My Asperger’s / autism and (my need for) self-defense [Mental Health Monday]
Still peeling the onion. Asperger’s/autism discovery as an adult, for me, has been a never-ending–yet unpredictable–cycle of unpacking and reframing. … More
An open letter to my former early grade school teachers
Dear elementary school teachers of my early years, The first thing you should know is that I remember you. I … More
‘Least restrictive’ educational environment?
One of the biggest challenges I have faced being autistic is the experience of school. From what I’ve seen and … More
Incomplete autism (?)
Sometimes I feel like I’m not exactly a “completely” autistic person, in a way. What does that mean? Well, it’s … More
Asperger’s / autism support I could actually use
As I peer around the blogosphere, I can’t help but notice various references to “Asperger’s/autism support”. What does that even … More
An Aspie / autistic person goes to a high school reunion
Last year at this time, I was preparing to go to my high school reunion. I had never gotten around … More
Bastian from ‘The Neverending Story’ might have been autistic / an Aspie
As I bank into final approach on my way to turning 40, I have a little over a year now … More
‘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 … More
‘Minds Without Borders’ by Margo Comeau on WrongPlanet
The lovely Margo Comeau, a friend and fellow autistic person, contacted me on Facebook, asking me if I would share … More
