I don’t like my autism sometimes. Do you?

It’s difficult to see the benefits of being autistic when it’s the accumulation of negatives overtime that make life so Continue reading →

What Bothers YOU?

Objective: The goal of this challenge is to define a problematic process and identify areas for improvement. Simply put, what Continue reading →

Autism, Sisyphus and I

I’ve been told I’m resilient. I’ve been through a lot. I’ve developed coping mechanisms to help me through. These are Continue reading →

Loving the Alien

“What are you thinking?” “Where are you?” “Are you paying attention?” “Where are you drifting off to?” “Where did you Continue reading →

Was Henry Darger Autistic?

Introduction Back in 2010, I was fortunate to see an exhibit of outsider art in a ramshackle gallery in Camden, Continue reading →

Should Autistic Actors play Autistic Characters?

I’ve never been comfortable with any portrayal of an autistic person on film or TV. My preference is a portrayal Continue reading →

Managing Feelings of Social Detachment

Modern Life is Rubbish Look around you. Listen. Do you have time? Can you concentrate? God knows I’ve tried. It’s Continue reading →

Mind the gap…

Mind the gap… He stands alone, staring at the station stops, avoiding eye contact, trying not to bump into anyone. Continue reading →