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Analytic Empathy
I had a flash of memory recently, in which my father was explaining to me why another person did what they did and trying to help me make sense of it…
Jun 19
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Three Times the Work
For most of my life, I have had a weird relationship to work production.
Jun 9
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May 2025
Destigmatizing Autism
As I have watched younger generations of autists get diagnosis nearly a decade after my late diagnosis at nearly age 50, I am filled with a mixture of…
May 20
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Autism in Girls
I’ve been reading a fascinating book OFF THE SPECTRUM about why girls have been missing from most definitions and studies of autism and asking the…
May 8
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April 2025
Chameleon
Chameleon
Apr 23
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What Is the Point of an Autism Diagnosis?
I have written before that I wouldn’t push an autism diagnosis on someone who is resistant to it, and I especially discourage it in the case where older…
Apr 13
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March 2025
Accepting My Own Autism
One of the realities of my diagnosis is that it has taken me A LONG TIME to understand myself.
Mar 9
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February 2025
The Fuck-It Stage
I won’t pretend that I don’t still enjoy a lovely review of one of my books (though it’s been a while) and I won’t pretend that I write purely for my…
Feb 24
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Autism Voice
When I was first diagnosed with autism, one of the most painful parts of reading the lengthy summary of my symptoms was the clinician's description of…
Feb 19
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Autism and Working in Office
I really prefer working from home for a variety of reasons.
Feb 2
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January 2025
Autistic and Guileless
I recently bought a car.
Jan 15
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Holidays and Autists
The holidays can be a very stressful and difficult time for autists, leading to burnout, meltdowns, and shutdowns.
Jan 6
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