I got back home exactly a week ago, and I’ve had some time since then to settle back in to … More
Tag: social interaction
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 … More
Making Friends
All my life, making friends has been one of those awkward challenges that I always thought would eventually get easier. … More
Distant, aloof…and embarrassed
People on the spectrum often get accused of lacking empathy and coming up short on social skills. Most of the … More
When the “mask” begins to crack…
I rocked a lot today. Back and forth, almost until I felt queasy (is that even possible?). Because I’m a … More
Looking in the mirror ~ How I measure up against Tania Marshall’s “Asperger’s in young girls / preschool” list, Part 3
This is the third and last post in my “Tania Marshall ~ first signs of Asperger’s in young girls (preschool)” … More
When people say “hi”
I freeze inside. I know I should say hi back. But then the ball is in their court; I no … More
Sifting through the US CDC’s official diagnostic criteria for autism ~ Part D: Symptoms cause significant impairment in multiple areas of functioning
This is likely the final (planned) post in my series of posts about how the official US’s CDC criteria for … More
Sifting through the US CDC’s official diagnostic criteria for autism ~ Part C: (yeah…about that ‘masking’ thing…)
This post is the fifth post in a multi-post series in which I’ve interpreted the United States’ official CDC criteria … More
Sifting through the US CDC’s official diagnostic criteria for autism ~ Part A: Persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction
My lifelong experience is that I’ve had a tough time getting other people to take me seriously. I’ve often felt … More
