For the Love of Black Cats (Black Cat Appreciation Page)

This cheeky chappy is named Monty – a little black, furry ball of mischief who’s turned my flat into his Continue reading →

Mistaken for a Lawyer … or a Factory Worker

So far, I’m really enjoying teaching primary school. It’s endlessly entertaining. Kids say the darndest things. I had a class Continue reading →

You Can’t Rush Quality

  Every Thursday at lunch hour, I run a design club for my year 3 and 4 students. During the 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 →

What are some good books for those recently diagnosed with autism or families wanting to know more?

One of the more frequent questions I encounter is: what are some good books about autism? Since being diagnosed with Continue reading →

Would you help your friend get away with murder?

Helping cover it up was fine. It was the cannibalism that really tested our friendship.