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 →

Social Communication, Friendships and Autism

Like a lot of autistic people, I’m horrible at small talk. It’s easier for me to plan and present a Continue reading →

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 →