‘Stop caring about what other people think’

The title could certainly be construed as advice.  But it’s also a Note To Self.  And it’s one that’s easier …

Eyes don’t sparkle … do they?

Some plays on words confuse me; I might be taking their meaning too literally.

Don’t worry; I’m fine

A meandering journey through my layered thought process of to whom to disclose what, and the Aspie/autistic social awkwardness involved

Adventures in awkward [autistic poetry]

Today was another day in which I felt inspired to “rewrite” my own “lyrics” to an existing song.  I’ve been …

Autism is my social enigma

Socialization is one of those “benchmarks” that appears on the list of “normal” behaviors.  It even has its own timeline; …

Sharing: Beyond eye contact

Originally posted on Mild Autistic Spectrum Disorder:
The Arnolfini Portrait(click to enlarge) Being diagnosed with Autism later in life is a very strange…

One-(wo)man army

Last year was what I felt as a year of “Firsts”.  My “first” airplane flight, my “first” conference, my “first” …

Silence, success, and failure ~ an (one) Aspie / Autistic perspective

(Preface, added after some misunderstanding: this is not a slam on neurotypical people, nor is it meant to speak for …

Autism is nothing to fear. Are you scared of me?

I live in the US, where the predominant feeling surrounding the autism spectrum is fear.  Parents decline to vaccinate their …

Autism and mirroring

I was learning how to be a doctor.  I was steeped in anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, clinical diagnosis, physical diagnosis, pediatrics, …

Dear Neurotypical friends…

I may have a social disability.  I may say or do things that seem strange to you or put you …

Sharing: Mixed Messages

This.  This whole post.  I didn’t belong, either.  I wasn’t wanted anywhere.  I may not be a pro at reading …