Bereavement and Autism: A Universal Experience with Unique Challenges
It is important for parents to prepare children for major life events, but one life event we all know will occur is bereavement and death and yet many of us are ill-prepared.
The Emperor, C’est Moi
This is an excerpt from The Emperor, C’est Moi by Hugo Horiot. It is written by an individual with autism. It is a powerful story of a non-verbal individual, and how he thinks and lives in the verbal world of France. The word autism does not appear in the book. It is about differences, and…
Autism Acceptance – Accept Me, Not A Label
Autism is not something to be feared, nor is it solely defined by medical jargon or categories. It needs to be accepted as the way an individual thinks, feels, and expresses themselves; nothing more, nothing less.
Basic Reciprocal Conversation Skills: Listening (Part 1 of 5)
After all these years of observations, I’ve finally boiled having a reciprocal conversation down to five major things that need improvement.
What it is really like to be diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as an adult
It meant I finally found what I had been searching for, for more than 30 years. It meant closure of something looming over me. It meant satisfaction in me and my life in general. It was a relief to put a name to my idiosyncrasies and it gave me understanding and wisdom.
Sensory Issue Basics
Those who don’t have sensory issues aren’t as sensitive to the different triggers as those with Aspergers Syndrome, and can’t often believe they exist.
Why I Like Strings: Reflections on an ‘Aspie’ Habit
There are advantages and disadvantages to being on the “higher-functioning” end of the autism spectrum, as opposed to being on the “lower-functioning” end or being neurotypical. One of the advantages, for me personally, is that I have experienced the inner life of the spectrum while at the same time having an awareness of myself as being on the spectrum. I can therefore comment on things that could not be commented on otherwise.
What People Should Know About Me
People think of me as different and I know that’s true,
But in many ways, I can be just like you.
Dear Teacher
Autism doesn’t mean I’m less than. I’m creative and fun. I love to learn. I love to work. I promise to always give you my best…and I keep my promises.
Acceptance of Autism
Wanting to be free
Wanting to be me
Trying to make people see
And accept the real me
