Hollywood sells flattering lies. Unrealistic fantasies of wealth, power, breaking taboos…
Nothing that screens ever showed me prepared me for an #autistic life…More
Living Autistic… Out. LOUD.
Hollywood sells flattering lies. Unrealistic fantasies of wealth, power, breaking taboos…
Nothing that screens ever showed me prepared me for an #autistic life…More
Remember being a kid? Pressured to make friends… with everybody?
We. Don’t. Have. To Do. That… Not anymore.More
I used to think I grew up in the Autistic Dark Ages. When they used precision instruments of torture. Ya know, to get medieval on your autistic ass.
But I’m not so sure anymore. Seems neurodivergent kids go through worse today.More
Nothing that ANY screen ever showed me… not effing “reality” TV… prepared me for life. As an autistic.More
Declaring Season 3‼️ Things are gonna be different around here… from now on.
I’ve got 3 stories for ya… “Living Unmasked Is a Political Act Autism,” “Love & My Friend Billy: A New Epic Myth,” “Faking Normal… Writing, Masking, Autism & Me.”
So, let’s rock n roll…More
In my autistic world… a friend is a precious thing.
I can’t afford to judge that fragile treasure by status, education, wealth… or what they can do for me.More
Writing while autistic? Blogs, tweets, articles…?
For me… every bit as hard as autistic masking… faking “normal.” But it has payoffs…More
I’m an Autistic Elder. 70.
Wanna know how I rediscovered my Autistic Joy?
Most powerful thing I’ve ever done… to better my autistic life. More
I’m an Autistic Elder. 70.
Wanna know how I rediscovered my Autistic Joy?
Most powerful thing I’ve ever done… to better my autistic life. More
I’m autistic. And I can’t DO social groups.
I don’t think I’m alone. So, I’m launching a hashtag. #GroupProcessingDisorder.
I’m autistic. And I can’t DO social groups.
I don’t think I’m alone. So, I’m launching a hashtag. #GroupProcessingDisorder.
I’m autistic. And I can’t DO social groups.
I don’t think I’m alone. So, I’m launching a hashtag. #GroupProcessingDisorder.
Spacing out… Zoning out… Most autists do it… to survive boring conversations, family get-togethers…
So dissociation’s a good thing, Til it starts screwing with living your life. Or sense of reality.
Content note: mild profanity, one bleeped expletive relating to intellecutal disability.
An #AutisticElder looks at the Big Picture. Life, death & dementia… the whole ball of wax. Autistic style.
Finally learning to create a place of safety, peace, and passionate work…
Did more than keep me out of psych wards. It kept me alive. No joke.
If you’re autistic, love one, work with some… or just can’t figure out if you are one… You really, *really * need to think about where you live…
What do *most* humans want from a new home? To entertain & impress guests.
Honestly…? Autistic-as-f***.me has *different* priorities.More
“Her eyes. So big… Then… Bigger…. Brighter… Enormous…
“I can’t hear anything but a roar. Spinning. I’m going to fall… Terror. That’s what eye contact feels like…” w/transcript. More
“Are you okay? Are you okay? ARE YOU OKAY?” Like they’re talking to a Japanese tourist. And if they just shout loud enough… he’ll understand English…
But I’m autistic. And can’t speak. When they unload me from the ambulance & into the ER… (podcast & transript)
Most folks feel they achieve their best in their youth. Then slowly decline as they age.
Not #AutisticAF me…More