…Over. And over. And over. Again. Ikr?
This one’s about as real as I’m ever gonna get.
Discussing sexual abuse & assault of autistic children… is difficult for survivors, loved ones, caretakers…
Maybe that’s precisely why we need to talk about it.
If you are new to this blog… I strongly recommend you start here…
Let’s dive into the most universal autistic experience of all… and it’s one hiding right in front of your face.
Even if no one talks about it…
How did autistic & other neurodiverse kids survive the Dark Ages before IEPs, 504 plans, targeted therapy, noise-canceling headphones…?
Here’s some brutal autistic truth-teling for ya… (with transcript)
Autistic. Black. An identical twin. Helluva writer.
Ever hear of autistic masking?
If you’re wondering if you ARE autistic… this is gonna sound strangely familiar… (podcast w/transcript).
Not forgiving your abusers does NOT mean you are a “bad autist.”
You are a survivor. (podcast w/transcript).
It appears the audio file had problems shortly after posting for the podcast episode: “Millennial Friends: You. Are. Right… Question EveryTHING.” If you read the transcript… I think you’ll be surprised at the difference the audio makes for your drive-time commute… Available for listening or download on Apple/Spotify/all platforms: https://neon.link/AutisticAFOL
TikTok video… Too good not to share.
Whether the world you were born into works for you… or not…
You may find some words here that mean something…
Podcast here… Millennial culture is my favorite on Earth. And autistic Millenials…? I identify with them like no others. I talk with autistics who are staring at turning 30… or 40… every day. Smart. Educated. Eyes wide open…Yet bewildered. Uncertain. Some think they’ve done something wrong… but can’t figure out what. But some are… mad. […]
I think it’s time for a little controversy.
Let’s talk about cops… autists… and tragic violence. Out. Loud.
Podcast, including transcript.
Important article. Autistic children are shocked… like cattle.
Legally. In the US.
Today, I’m hot on the trail of #Autistic Joy.
What it is. Why you want it. How to get it. Podcast, with transcript.
“Sometimes it just doesn’t pay to be autistic…”
Heart-felt note to college student rebuked by professor for being… well, autistic.
I’ve been working on a long-term project. A series of portraits of autists who experienced violence at the hands of the police, strangers, friends… family.
You can preserve fruit… that tastes even better than fresh!
Fast. Easy. Cheap. Food-Stamp Friendly.
Personal post about rethinking my direction…
You can help your autistic loved ones feel safer from sexual abuse & assault…
It starts with honesty about yourself… and them.
When the world overwhelms you…
Sometimes ya just gotta pull out a map and get the freak outta Dodge…
