Can Autists Have Normal Relationships?Romantic relationships are a tricky topic when discussing autism with neurotypical expectations involved. While I find TV shows like “Love…Nov 30, 2023A response icon1Nov 30, 2023A response icon1
Shutdowns 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…Nov 21, 2023A response icon2Nov 21, 2023A response icon2
Curiosity 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…Jul 19, 2023A response icon7Jul 19, 2023A response icon7
Smart 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…May 17, 2023A response icon5May 17, 2023A response icon5
Compensating 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…May 10, 2023A response icon7May 10, 2023A response icon7
Emotional Intelligence and AutismI recently listened to a podcast where a well-intentioned person insisted that humans have largely forgotten their innate emotional…May 4, 2023A response icon9May 4, 2023A response icon9
