Autism

I have been diagnosed with "Autism Spectrum Disorder, Level 1", which was formerly known as "Asperger's Syndrome".

• Not (Just) Weird October 30, 2022
  A story of self discovery & initial Autism identification
• Autism Awareness 2023 March 29, 2023
  On seeing the diversity around you
  • What is Autism? April 5, 2023
    Definitions & comparisons with ADHD
  • But you don't look Autistic? April 5, 2023
    Stereotypes & Data
  • How can I be a good Autism Ally? April 8, 2023
    Best practices
  • A Day in the Life of an Autistic Person April 8, 2023
    A story of overwhelm & shutdown
• Autism Acceptance Month 2024 April 1, 2024
  On celebrating the diversity around you
  • Autism, Anxiety, & Overwhelm April 2, 2024
    A journey of careful pruning & inner growth
  • Travel Worn April 9, 2024
    A long car trip and my first glimpse of Autistic meltdown
  • Autism, ADHD, & the Messy Middle April 10, 2024
    On the contradictions inherent in having multiple overlapping conditions
• My Autism Diagnosis October 29, 2024
  On the unsurprising but welcome news
• Leaning In November 24, 2024
  On coming to terms with a messy life
• Autism Acceptance 2025 April 1, 2025
  Now I have the receipts!
  • If you're happy and you know it: Flap your Hands April 1, 2025
    On being disabled
  • Special Interest(s) vs Expertise April 9, 2025
    On knowledge vs deliberate practice

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