I was learning how to be a doctor. I was steeped in anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, clinical diagnosis, physical diagnosis, pediatrics, … More
Tag: stereotypes
Sharing: No More “Glitches” for a While (with long and tirade-y explanation including things that aren’t grammar-related)
I simply *had* to share this! It’s just too good not to. Myths dispelled, stereotypes shredded, and just enough well-placed … More
Asperger’s / autism vs ADHD (Attention Deficit) ~ My perspective
(Beginning note 1: this is the post that I began Monday night–yes, three full nights ago–that I had no reason … More
‘Special interest’ vs obsession
The diagnostic criteria for Asperger’s/autism includes the tendency toward: “Highly restricted, fixated interests that are abnormal in intensity or focus … More
Autism is *not* ‘bad parenting’
I’m an autistic adult. I was also a generally well-behaved child. My mum had a near-endless supply of patience, and … More
‘Awareness’ is not enough ~ Part 3: Talk is cheap. Please take action
There’s a another chapter to this whole “Autism Awareness” thing. It consists of the next step: action. My (stern, old-school) … More
The double-edged sword of labels in the autistic world
I wrote once in defense of labels, before defending and embracing labels was cool (insert wry grin here). The recoil … More
“I thought I was autistic / an Aspie, but the online quiz said ‘no’ “
No, this didn’t happen to me. My quizzes and questionnaires returned unquestionable results, and my formal diagnosis was a pretty … More
The Unlearning process
After reading Sonia’s beautiful “The unlearning #autism” piece, I realized that a chord had irrevocably been struck. (Sonia and her … More
(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 … More
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 … More
Professional Asperger’s / autism disclosure is almost always tricky for me
People on the Asperger’s/autism spectrum don’t have a quintessential “look”, as do, for example, people with Down Syndrome. It might … More
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