Stimming is a necessity for autistic people. It allows us to manage our sensory overload, keep our stress levels down, and generally maintain an even keel. If we’re going to hold a job, stimming is even more essential to keep us functioning well in that […]
I recently heard a story from another autistic person regarding an experience in a CPR class. The NT instructor, not knowing any of the adult students there were autistic, said the following: “When typical people walk into a room they see all the chairs and the lights. When an […]
Gasp and clutch your pearls, NTs, because I’m about to say something that may shock you. Autistic adults have sex. On purpose, and with consent. And we enjoy it. Some of us have a lot of sex. Some of us have more sex than you. […]
Autism is mostly thought of in terms of children, and it’s certainly important for autistic kids to get the attention and interventions that will help them function at their best in the world. But in all the hype about early interventions and IEPs and therapies, […]
I have exactly two times that I can understand: now or not now. This creates all kinds of problems with being a functioning adult. Anything that is “not now” might as well be never. It goes away and I just forget about it. Whether it’s […]
