Protected: Attack in my backyard

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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.

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: Presenting at an emergency ward

If you are reading this letter it is because I know I am currently unwell.

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.

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.

On Confidence and Feeling Settled

Writing for this many months has been gratifying. Mainly because I’ve learned not to burn myself out. Going slow and steady seems to be serving me well.

Challenges of writing my own Mental Health Plan

At times I had to deal with feeling that my doctors weren’t taking my writing efforts and issues seriously.

Steps on my Recovery Journey

With practicing comes being willing to fail. For me the two go together like smoked salmon and avocado.