In April, we’re bombarded with stories of “autism awareness” from some corners and calls for “autism acceptance” from others. But in June, we have a day devoted to celebrating ourselves and our neurodivergence. June 18th is Autistic Pride Day. Originated by the now-inactive group Aspies for […]
Adulting for Autistics is a series about practical life skills to help autistic adults live independently and build good relationships. Some of this is stuff I’ve learned the hard way over the years, and some I’m still learning. If there’s something you’d like to see […]
Men are notoriously hard to buy for. While lots of guys will tell friends and family not to get them anything for birthdays and keep their requests simple for Christmas, Father’s Day presents its own kind of challenge. When Dad or kids or both are […]
With Memorial Day behind us and summer officially in full swing, convention season is upon us! Comic or sci-fi conventions, Renaissance faires, and the like will be happening all over the country for the next several months. For many of us on the autism spectrum, con […]
Adulting is hard. Yes, I’m in my late 30s and I said that. There’s so much to keep track of! If you live alone, you have to do it all yourself. If you have a family, people depend on you. For autistic adults or others with executive […]
Lots of people talk about autistic people “thinking in pictures” – Temple Grandin published a book under that title, in fact. It’s often considered to be a hallmark of autism (but we all know how dicey it can be to try to say “all autistic people” […]
Just because we’re autistic doesn’t mean we should be hermits. We really do enjoy things like festivals, barbecues, conventions, etc., it’s just that we have limits and we need a little help now and then. One of the most important things I ever learned is […]
I’m not an outdoorsy person, but I love gardening so much! There’s something wonderful about digging in the dirt and pruning plants. Granted, at the moment I only have a very shaded balcony to work with, but I keep several pots and a window box or two […]
Autism is marked by communication difficulties, one of the most common of which is auditory processing disorder. From the outside, this usually looks like a person being slow to respond in conversation or not paying attention to directions. But it’s not that we’re stupid or […]
Being an autistic adult is not easy. Most of us are not well-equipped to keep up with bills, errands, and work while also handling the overwhelm and overload that we get from the world. If we’re going to function well and be happy, it’s important […]
