aspergers
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For me, being able to communicate socially is not the same as communicating in a teaching context. It is important to explain the difference. I have learned to communicate socially, but in a teaching environment, it is easier when I am the teacher, and I am passionate about the subject. I can talk for hours… Read more
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Sometimes, it can be easier to connect with animals than people because interactions feel more predictable. Talking to People When talking to people, the conversation must go back and forth, which can be difficult sometimes. I have no control over what someone is saying or going to say, so it’s challenging, especially if it is… Read more
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Anxiety and nausea have been a large part of my life. I have learned to manage it better now, as I know that nothing awful is going to happen. However, it can be scary as it is such a persistent issue. Anxiety and nausea are separate symptoms, but for me, they have also been part… Read more
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I don’t always say the right thing, especially in new situations that I have never experienced before. Sometimes, I say something without thinking, and I feel bad after saying it if it is not helpful. I don’t like to give details of conversations with others on my blog for their privacy, so I will describe… Read more
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Learning to love myself has been a long journey. It is not about thinking I am perfect, but learning to live happily with the person I live with every day, which is myself. If I feel good about myself, I am more likely to set healthy boundaries. My worth does not depend on praise from… Read more
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This is a YouTube video by the channel Triggernometry interviewing Professor Sir Simon Baron-Cohen, the world’s leading autism expert. The video uncovers his key discoveries on how we understand the autism spectrum. The World’s Leading Autism Expert – Professor Sir Simon Baron-Cohen uploaded by Triggernometry (embedded from YouTube) Read more
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This is a book that I enjoyed reading. It is valuable to anyone who has someone in their life with Asperger’s or now called autism spectrum disorder. It is full of real-world examples, clear explanations and the different ways people with Asperger’s see the world. It is valuable for someone who is new to understanding… Read more
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Asperger’s syndrome (Asperger’s) is no longer a diagnosis. Now, it is part of ASD (autism spectrum disorder) or ASC (autism spectrum conditions). If I had received a diagnosis over five years ago, I would have been diagnosed with Asperger’s. Today, they are no longer a separate diagnosis. The difference is that with Asperger’s there… Read more
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A very interesting webinar to watch from Thomas E. Brown, Ph.D. It is about individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) also having ADHD. Video by Help for ADHD (embedded from YouTube) Read more
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My brain goes all the time. It is like I don’t have an off switch for it to stay quiet. Endless thoughts going around my head, and it is really tiring. I know that for me rest is very important, but I am not very good at stopping. However, I have written some reasons why… Read more
My Autism Life After Diagnosis 