“Jalisco never loses” is a phrase that alludes to a person who never admits to having lost. A story of communication differences in an autistic and NT relationship.
Do you parent your autistic child like, “It’s for their own good,” rather than, “It is something that actually makes them comfortable in their own skin”?
“Of the fighters who were born with their horns and flyers born with wings, they will never be tamed things. Neurodiversity is in their genes.”
A whole family emerges from the wreckage of gay conversion therapy, anti-autistic ABA therapy, and social oppression to find its heart and soul together.
A demisexual person doesn’t feel sexual attraction unless a strong bond or emotional connection has been made. Many autistics report being demisexual.
“[…] a real effort was made to accommodate various sensory needs and allow the kids in attendance to pursue activities they enjoyed and found interesting. Visual instruction sheets and other adaptations were provided for those who were nonverbal; a variety of stations, all loosely related to the weekly sport theme, were set up to allow for choice; and the event in general was one that encouraged the neurodivergent folks who came – parents and children alike – to have fun and bond with other like-minded people.”
Resident diva and listmaker extraordinaire Patrick Magpie, unsure in all of his inherent awkwardness, asked some friends about how to approach a crush.
This is the second part of a series on gaslighting and bullying. To read the first part, click here. An Interview I did an interview
This article explores what gaslighting means and provides scenarios to serve as examples. Part 2 explores how to escape and recover from gaslighting.
When one workplace was a little too ideal and socially-seamless to be realistic, one woman shared her diagnosis with her coworkers. This is what happened.