Tag: Autisms

When my kids were diagnosed many years ago, I went into this new world of autism somewhat naive. I was unprepared. All I would have to say is autism, and everyone would understand, but the world isn’t like that. Like with everything else, people have their stereotypes and preconceived notio...

When my kids were diagnosed many years ago, I went into this new world of autism somewhat naive. I was unprepared. All I would have to say is autism, and everyone would understand, but the world isn’t like that. Like with everything else, people have their stereotypes and preconceived notio...

I’ve always known I think very differently, but I chalked it up to being “gifted.” I always felt giftedness like a double-edged and heavy sword, but I was told I wasn’t trying hard enough. We women are often told we aren’t trying hard enough. Autism, now descri...