Mette HarrisonCan Autists Have Normal Relationships?Romantic relationships are a tricky topic when discussing autism with neurotypical expectations involved. While I find TV shows like “Love…2 min read·Nov 30, 2023--1--1
Mette HarrisonShutdowns and Emotional DysregulationMy whole life I’ve thought of myself as unemotional like Mr. Spock, but when I look back at my life, I realize I’ve had frequent emotional…3 min read·Nov 21, 2023--2--2
Mette HarrisonCuriosity with AutismI think curiosity looks very different in an autist than in other people. I am curious, but because I’m also cautious, I tend to wait and…2 min read·Jul 19, 2023--6--6
Mette HarrisonSmart and Stupid With AutismWhen I was in high school, I remember multiple people accusing me of purposely misunderstanding instructions to simple tasks. One said I…4 min read·May 17, 2023--5--5
Mette HarrisonCompensating With AutismOne of the earliest lessons of my childhood was that I wasn’t a desirable or good friend. I didn’t understand why that was, but I knew that…3 min read·May 10, 2023--7--7
Mette HarrisonEmotional Intelligence and AutismI recently listened to a podcast where a well-intentioned person insisted that humans have largely forgotten their innate emotional…2 min read·May 4, 2023--10--10
