Why I Won’t Call Autism a ‘Disorder’
The clinical term for autism is “autism spectrum disorder”, and yet many autistic people refer to their autism differently. I’d like to personally explain why I do too.
Category: Autism Acceptance
Why Autistics Are Lonely
So many autistics struggle with loneliness, even while they ache for connection. It’s easy to think it’s because we’re just too different, but what if that’s not the case?
Autistic Pride Day
It’s Autistic Pride Day and I’ve been thinking lately about what pride means in this context, and what I’m proud of.
Practical Tips for Disclosing Your Autism
How to approach the “I’m Autistic” conversation so it goes better, and coping when it doesn’t.
How People Pleasing Prevents Positive Relationships
Autistic people-pleasing includes plenty of downsides, but have you thought of the positives that it prevents?
Disclosing Autism: Understanding People’s Reactions to Disclosing you’re Autistic
People can often have upsetting reactions when you tell them you’re Autistic. Here’s why I think those reactions happen, and why it doesn’t have to be the end.
Is It Perfectionism?
I’ve been reflecting on my relationship with perfectionism, and if that’s even the best word for what I experience.
What’s wrong with them?
When you have relationship troubles, it’s so easy to default to asking “what’s wrong with me?” Instead, sometimes it’s worth asking, “what’s wrong with them?”
What to Expect in the Later Identified Autism Journey
The 5 stages people predictably go through after figuring out as an adult that you’re autistic.
On Trying To Say Just The Right Thing
I’ve been reflecting on my want to be understood, and my fear of not being.
Acceptance vs Resignation
I want to talk a bit about the difference between accepting what is and resigning oneself to what is.
Autistic Burnout Recovery Is About Reducing Dissonance
Getting enough energy back to keep masking isn’t true burnout recovery.