Sharing: Functioning Labels 101: What’s The Big Deal?

This is a wonderful and much-needed post! In it, the lovely author takes us through what exactly is a “function” …

My 3 Christmas Ghosts ~ one Aspie / autistic perspective

I celebrate Christmas, as well as several other holidays.  If Facebook had the option, my religious affiliation would say, “it’s …

Because I can’t

“Why can’t you just meet with someone later today?” Because I can’t. “Why not?” (Me): … (Painfully rearranging my schedule …

When people say “hi”

I freeze inside.  I know I should say hi back.  But then the ball is in their court; I no …

Constructing a Timeline of Life: my Aspie-flavored autobiography, Part 2 of 3

This is the second installment of my Asperger’s-tinted autobiography.  As stated in Part 1, I’m writing this for (at least) …

A message from your friendly Aspie employer / manager / supervisor, etc

(This is my last post at home before I leave for 4 days, for a conference; I may or may …

On Immaturity (from one Aspie’s point of view) ~ Part 2

A 3-year-old boy encounters a stranger… He sucks his thumb. He looks at his feet. He wants to disappear. He’ll …

Eye contact and shaking hands can be hard for Aspie / autistic people

Please accept my apologies for such frequent posting.  Truthfully, for every post I write, I’ve got at least 2-3 new …