First off… This is NOT a poor-me story…
It’s a journey to #AutisticJoy… story.
Category: Surviving
“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)
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).
I think it’s time for a little controversy.
Let’s talk about cops… autists… and tragic violence. Out. Loud.
Podcast, including transcript.
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.
…Over. And over. And over. Again. Ikr?
This one’s about as real as I’m ever gonna get.
You can help your autistic loved ones feel safer from sexual abuse & assault…
It starts with honesty about yourself… and them.
Information gathered by the government… most especially the police or Justice Department… always ends up being used for punitive purposes…
Forgiving abusers… as much as SOME therapists, pop psychologists, and self-help gurus insist on it…
Is NOT a Cosmic Rule.
We autists aren’t the problem.
Killer cops are.
I believe strongly that no human services interaction should involve a human with a gun… unless overt signs of mortal violence are clearly evident.
Ever.
G-d I hate my autism today…
Listen, I screwed up big-time. So I went off on a rant….
As an autist, I am challenged managing space, time, mind, heart, body, and above all… energy.
I need my home to work with me, for me… and what I do in my life… instead of the other way around.
New group tracking police & autism interactions.
Sweetie…
Sometimes it just doesn’t pay to be autistic…
Big topic.
Let’s try talking…
