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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Autism – Reluctance, Acceptance, Action!

It is with some reluctance that I have started blogging about my experiences as an autistic person. It has been Continue reading →