autistic adults

Just Be Yourself They Said, But Then.....

Just Be Yourself They Said, But Then.....

Autistics have heard many say, "Just be yourself" until whoever said it discovers that we are Autistic. Then suddenly, that is not true.

Being Autistic is Physical Too

Being Autistic is Physical Too

There are many things that make being Autistic problematic for society.  And because society still sees Autism as a disorder largely du...

Autistics and Lent

*I am an Autistic who is also an Episcopalian and Christian.  This blog post is some suggestions I am putting forth for other Autistics...

Personal Financial Assistance: No Today's Autistic Moment Cannot Do It

I was presented this week with a scenario that was very difficult for me.  An Autistic listener who needs personal financial assistance...

Things Just Didn't Work Out: The Ableist's Lowest Excuse

Things Just Didn't Work Out: The Ableist's Lowest Excuse

If you are Autistic, you have probably heard a former employer say "Things just didn't work out for you."  Let's talk about that. ...

Holidays Are For Spoon/Energy Recovery

Holidays Are For Spoon/Energy Recovery

For many Autistics, these holiday weekends are best used for recovering our spoons and energy.  If you have an Autistic person who need...

No! My Autistic Behaviors Do Not Mean I Have Not Grown Up!

No! My Autistic Behaviors Do Not Mean I Have Not Grown Up!

I have been thinking back to a few situations I have been in over the years.   I was once in two different situations.  In bo...

Body Language: We Understand Better Than You Think

Body Language: We Understand Better Than You Think

According to the DSM-5 one of the indicators of Autism is Deficits in nonverbal communicative behaviors used for social interaction, r...

Who has the Communication Problem?

Who has the Communication Problem?

Sometimes I find it very interesting that neurotypicals state that Autistic people have communication problems.  The claim about Autist...