…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…
Are we… the #ActuallyAutistic social media community… erasing the #AutisticWhileBlack community…?
Podcast & transcript: What better holiday to discuss adult autistic anxiety…
Than Colonialist Thanksgiving….?
For many, a freaking minefield of social obligation, exhausting small talk & grinding anxiety.
Dear autist, you are hard-wired for #AutisticJoy.
Stimming is part of that wiring… Podcast with Transcript.
Most folks feel they achieve their best in their youth. Then slowly decline as they age.
Not #AutisticAF me…
Originally posted on Musings of an Aspie:
The Scientist and I moved cross-country a few years ago. We made the drive In four days and by the middle of the fourth day I was on the verge of shutdown. It was way past lunch time, we were out of snacks and we were driving through…
Let me bring you inside my world. Experience autistic sensory overload…
The podcast is taking off…
But there’s no room for dicks in this space.
First off… This is NOT a poor-me story…
It’s a journey to #AutisticJoy… story.
From one of the courageous founders of Thinking Person’s Guide to Autism. Those who have read about my family life get why… Jennifer Byde Myers and Shannon Des Roches Rosa are my heroes. I received word last night that my birth mother died. I had not spoken to her in 10 years… Jenny Alice’s words […]
“Well, we all have meltdowns, don’t we, sweetie…?”
Ummmmm… Actually…? No.
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.” Subscribe to hear new episodes when they publish… Apple • Spotify • PocketCasts • Amazon/Audible All other platforms: https://neon.page/AutisticAFOL If you read the transcript… I think you’ll be surprised at the difference the audio […]
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.
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