(Issuing a Content Advisory/Trigger Warning; ableism and pessimistic viewpoint of autism by one non-autistic parent (emphasized to indicate that I … More
Tag: sensory sensitivity
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 intense world ~ probably not just a theory
Up until recent years, the general consensus was that people on the Asperger’s/autism spectrum didn’t respond appropriately to external stimuli. … More
The importance of self-care for people on the Asperger’s / autism spectrum ~ Part 1: Self-care and its deterrents
Self-care is a human need that gets overlooked and forgotten. I would venture to say that it’s a basic need, … More
Asperger’s / autism and aging ~ I’m a little worried
(I’ll issue a Content Warning, in that this might be an anxiety/depression-inducing subject; we also have cats that we’re concerned … More
How to find your autistic child’s voice
Tonight, I would like to reach out again to the non-autistic parents of children on the autism spectrum. This time, … More
Standing at the intersection of Asperger’s / autism and PTSD
[Potential Trigger Warning: vehicular accidents; various other forms of trauma briefly mentioned] ❤ I clutched the steering wheel, attempting to … More
Why TV / radio commercials & internet ads can suck for autistic people
Back in July, I was on a plane, reading Rudy Simone’s “Aspergirls” book (which, although there are shortcomings, I do … More
How to “survive” Christmas with Aspie / autistic children, from a once-Aspie / autistic child
Dear Parents of children “with” Asperger’s/autism, I realize that a lot of us blog-writers speak mostly to our fellow Asperger’s/autistic … More
Creating an Asperger’s / autism-friendly home sanctuary
Asperger’s/autism is usually characterized by sensory sensitivity–that is to say that we’re more sensitive to (and thus, by necessity, more … More
“10,000 knives when all you need is a spoon”
Yes, that was indeed a (cheesy) spoonie reference to Alanis Morissette’s song “Ironic” in which she laments, “it’s like 10,000 … More
The Silent Glacier ~ the winter world is my Asperger’s / autistic sensory deprivation tank
Feeling internal and contemplative tonight. I’ll simply capture the thoughts as they visit and morph and take their own form. … More
