Was Leon Russell Autistic?

Introduction I’m always on the lookout to discover famous people who had autism. I recently read an UNCUT review of Continue reading →

Autism and Agelessness

  I’ve always felt out of step with age – out of step with the “normal” way things should progress. Continue reading →

Who Should Study Autistic People?

In case there is any doubt, my answer is: autistic people!   I just watched this video:     While Continue reading →

Characteristics of Autistic Humour

I recently read these three articles: https://www.autismparentingmagazine.com/autism-spectrum-humor/   https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/women-autism-spectrum-disorder/202109/do-people-autism-have-sense-humor     I keep returning to the topic of autistic humour. Continue reading →

Why I don’t like “Can’t see the Forest for the Trees”

Part of my “late stage autism” is coming to grips with societal norms, practices and vernacular that simply do not Continue reading →

The Curse of “High-functioning Autism”

Recently on Facebook, someone posted: “Much of ‘high-functioning Autism’ is dealing with people who hold you to an impossibly high Continue reading →

I’m horrible at lying – honest!

Lying is an important part of daily life. It maintains social bonds and prevents the human race from collapsing. Yet, Continue reading →

I can’t do Small Talk

For maximum enjoyment, you may want to listen to this while reading.   I cannot do small talk. I’ve done Continue reading →