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What’s Tone Got to Do with It?
The natural communication style for autistics tends to take a straightforward approach. We know what we want to say, and we say it. But there’s more to communicating…
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Stimming in the Office
Although everyone stims to some degree, it’s necessary for autistics. Stimming helps us regulate our emotions and relieve anxiety. But in the workplace, our stims can distract coworkers…
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But Everyone is a Little Autistic, Right?
If everyone is a little autistic, then wouldn’t it be the norm?
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Autistic Girls Don’t Devour Books, We Befriend Them
My mom often related my childhood reading habits to devouring food. From my mother’s perspective, I was speeding through books as though my eyes were a machine with…
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Autism, Depression, and Interacting in a Neurotypical World
Along with my autism diagnosis, I received another diagnosis: depression. I don’t remember when I started my personal battle with depression. It always seemed to be there –…
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I’m NOT Fine, Thank You. How are You?
As an autistic person, I hate the question, “How are you doing?” When I say that I hate the question, think Grinch-loathes-Whoville-and-Christmas level hate. Seriously, it’s a horrible…
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