The challenges of communicating as an Asperger’s / autistic female (Intersectional)

Over the years, I’ve come to notice that there seems to be a double-standard in terms of male and female …

(Rambling thoughts on) Asperger’s / autism and love

It’s been almost a year since I stumbled upon the fact that I’m on the Asperger’s/autism spectrum.  Right away, everything …

My shiny new yardstick

I have a confession to make: I don’t know what my new yardstick should be. Some may scratch their heads …

Sometimes I prefer to be invisible

People on the Asperger’s/autism spectrum often find ourselves under scrutiny we didn’t ask for and don’t necessarily want.  Some of …

Looking back on my “first” Aspie / autistic Christmas…

I got back home exactly a week ago, and I’ve had some time since then to settle back in to …

Why social media can be a lifeline for many people on the Asperger’s / autism spectrum

Yep, I’m That Person.  You know…the one walking around with her eyes glued to her mobile phone.  The one who …

10 Things *not* to assume about all Asperger’s / autistic females

My mom always said, “never assume.  Look at the way it’s spelled.  To assume makes an ‘ass’ out of ‘u’ …

Reblog: Unschooling Myself After All These Years

Originally posted on Autistic Ultra:
I’ve been blocked off for a very, very long time – kept in a state that…