{READ THIS FIRST} An introduction to my Autism blog.

Though being Autistic wasn’t the only thing I posted in my executive summary, it was right there. “Autistic and proud.” 

These resources have been very helpful for me in my Autism journey. I hope they can advance you a few spaces in yours.

How do I know I'm Autistic?

difforder (noun): A different order; something that might have traditionally been considered a disorder by polite society, but which does...

I’m a poet in one of my other lives. Words are an intense and gratifying special interest for me.

Why do I feel it necessary to identify myself as “Autistic?”

What kinds of contexts are ideal for expression of Autism? Here are some examples that immediately spring to mind.

When you know you’re Autistic, you treat yourself differently.

"ASD: Socially unacceptable expression of intolerance for one’s conditions." Why my definition differs from the DSM's.

I disagree with the medical classification of Autism as a disorder.

"Sorry, dude, you're not Autistic." I thought I'd take this opportunity to clear up some misconceptions readers might have about Autism.

Pride, open-mindedness, and welcoming the true selves of others.

There’s a saying in the Autism community, “If you’ve met one Autistic person, you’ve met one Autistic person.”

The “puzzle piece” image sometimes used as a mascot for Autism. Here’s how I think about it.