I have almost always been prone to irritability. I could never quite understand where it came from. It would just … More
Tag: sensory sensitivity
Autism talks back [a rebuttal]
(Issuing a Content Advisory/Trigger Warning; ableism and pessimistic viewpoint of autism by one non-autistic parent (emphasized to indicate that I … More
Can we talk about autism awareness?
Please, be aware… That we are different from you. But we are not lesser than you, any more than Mac … More
The Asperger’s / autism spectrum ~ the next evolutionary step?
The first time I heard this theory, it came from my partner, many years ago. As usual, the threads of … More
Too much emotion
This post might make me come across as a cold, detached person at first, but those of you who know … More
Sharing: Another autistic use for the DSM-V
Originally posted on Aspie Under Your Radar:
I’ve been thinking a lot, lately, about how we define autism and whether that is even…
The intense world ~ probably not just a theory
It’s Friday night, but around here, you’d never know it. We live in a major city, but thankfully, we were … More
The depth of the (my) Asperger’s / autism ‘rabbit hole’
I’ve mentioned before that finding out that I’m autistic/an Aspie has felt like stumbling upon the code-key to my entire … More
Autism research progress ~ hopeless without anecdotes?
Autism research is stalemated in a sorry state. The establishment of researchers, mental health professionals, neurology specialists, puzzle piece groups, … More
Dear recently-diagnosed Aspie / autistic adults <3
(Image Credit: Keri Bowers, a co-founder of one of my favorite sites ever, The Art of Autism collaborative (an article … More
