Poem: Your Autistic kid is me

I wrote this poem last year and edited it to make it kinder in 2020. I talked about writing this … More

My VERY MIS-guided “understandings” about Autism and Aspergers

What do you know about Classic Autism, Aspergers, and Autistic Savants? Turns out I was incredibly mistaken and ill-informed.

I am intelligent, love learning, have an advanced vocabulary, am detail-oriented, creative, caring and compassionate, and enjoy quite a few passions.

I am nothing like what I thought Autism/ Aspies were. Yet I am Autistic.

What pisses me off about Simon Baron-Cohen’s Autism Assessment and Clinical Guideline Recommendations

if someone is asking for an Autism Assessment, they are:

* At the end of their rope,

* Possibly in the pits of depression or Autistic Burnout, * Unable to cope with the responsibilities and tasks in their lives.

Dear Dr: Re-requesting support and my communication difficulties

If you refuse to read my written notes, please know that I will not be able to tell you what I need and want you to know.

Dear Dr: Asking for a comprehensive Autism assessment

I am articulate AND I have social and communication problems.

I am requesting a formal assessment for ADHD / ADD and Autism Spectrum Condition.

I have not been coping with pressures at home, with relationships and with my mental health.

Why I questioned and changed my gender in my twenties

I’ve known for years about Tony Attwood’s theory on why Autistic kids question their identity. It makes sense to me. … More

Realistic goals: A talk on realistic goals, willingly failing and practicing

This is a talk I wrote in one of my good weeks while experiencing Autistic Burn Out. Using this method as a baseline has helped me on my recovery journey.

Learnings from a former Youth Advocate: Public Speaking

When I was about 18, I started giving short speeches to raise awareness of youth homelessness.

Poem: Being Quiet

This is a poem about not speaking all day – and liking it.

She’s Just Standing There, Staring

I am gifted peace to take time to understand conversations. Without the worry of looking ‘dull’ or ‘slow’.