Autism Pride
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Autistic Barbie?
This weekend I finally saw the Barbie movie, and I have to say I was VERY impressed with the sense of humor that pervaded the entire film. I found myself laughing quite literally out loud a number of times in the theater. Beyond its laughs, it was also super creative with how it approached turning…
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Conference 2
I’ve recently returned from my second Southeast Adult Autism Conference, held annually in Chattanooga, Tennessee. My boyfriend and I attended as presenters this year, and I really enjoyed it. I definitely want to present in the future. Our presentation was about the seven pillars of self-care and how they relate to people with autism. We…
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Temple Grandin
I might be alone in this aversion, but as I’ve gotten older I’ve grown to dread phone calls (depending on the person, of course). If I know the person well (e.g. they’re family or a significant other) then I don’t dread it, but if it’s in a professional setting it drives my anxiety all the…
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Capable
I’ve been meditating on how the standards for those with disabilities can be different than those without them. I didn’t get my diagnosis until I was well into adulthood so I was just expected to achieve like my neurotypical siblings. I have to say, when I tell people I have level one, I’m met with…
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What kind of woman am I?
Growing up I felt a tension between who I was comfortable being and what the world expected of me in ways of womanhood. The tension has continued as I’ve gotten older. I remember the pressure I felt in high school to dress in what the popular girls were wearing. I wanted to feel comfortable wearing…
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Autism is My Superpower
Autism is my superpower. I see patterns in the world others don’t. Where most see problems, I see opportunities and solutions. I welcome everyone because I know what it is not to be welcomed. When you give me the map of what you need, I’ll move the earth to make it happen. I know getting…
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Autism is my superpower
Autism is my superpower. I see patterns in the world others don’t. Where most see problems, I see opportunities and solutions. I welcome everyone because I know what it is not to be welcomed. When you give me the map you need, I’ll move the earth to make it happen. I know getting up is…
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Hyper Fixations in Isolation
My ability to dive into topics and stay interested for weeks or even months has been a mainstay of my personality since childhood. My first special interest was marine biology. Living at least five hours away from the beach made studying the ocean in person impossible. I settled for watching documentaries and going to the…
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Who’s Your Hero?
I heard something recently from a guest who was on The Daily Show while Leslie Jones was guest-hosting. One of her guests said something that has stuck with me. He said that anxiety cannot exist where there is faith. One of his coping mechanisms, when he gets overwhelmed, is to tell himself what he called…
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My Review of Love on the Spectrum
I’m going to start this rant/review by saying that it’s been a while since I watched Love on the Spectrum. I thought this might be a good time for me to comment as I’m in a newish relationship. My opinion is not the only opinion of the Autism community on the show, these are simply…
Living on the Spectrum 