“Though masking is incredibly taxing and causes us a lot of existential turmoil, it’s rewarded and facilitated by neurotypical people. Masking makes Autistic people easier to “deal” with. It renders us compliant and quiet. It also traps us. Once you’ve proven yourself capable of suffering in silence, neurotypical people tend to expect you’ll be able… Continue reading Unmasking My Autism
Autism Acceptance Month!
Happy Autism Acceptance Month! In 2021, The Autism Society of America changed the terminology from Autism Awareness Month to Autism Acceptance Month. Christopher Banks, president and CEO of The Autism Society of America said this, "Awareness is knowing that somebody has autism. Acceptance is when you include (a person with autism) in your activities. Help (them) to develop in that… Continue reading Autism Acceptance Month!
The Rug Is Lava – Sensory Overload
One evening in late 2017, my living room rug turned into lava. Obviously, a volcano did not spontaneously form and combust in our living room, this is purely metaphorical. As of 2024, I cannot recall what our conversation was about. What I can remember is that the day was long and filled with many challenges.… Continue reading The Rug Is Lava – Sensory Overload
Intro to Aspergers
Elon Musk. Greta Thunberg. Dan Ackroyd. Anthony Hopkins. Andy Warhol. John Denver. Susan Boyle. Eminem, Michael Jackson, and Robin Williams. What do all of these individuals have in common? Asperger Syndrome. Asperger Syndrome is a neurological condition under the Autism umbrella. Despite media portrayal, it is not slang for "socially awkward." Asperger's is a diagnosis… Continue reading Intro to Aspergers
I Am Neurodivergent
Sitting on the floor of my son’s bedroom in the dark, I find myself listening to the sounds throughout and outside of the house. My mind is on the microwave door closing followed by the beeping of buttons and then the telltale whirr of the microwave heating something. The floor just outside of the bedroom… Continue reading I Am Neurodivergent
Aspie State of Mind 