As a rule, I try to research the things I talk about here. Either by rooting around on the internet, perusing journals for some peer-reviewed studies, or crowd-sourcing on A …
When I was a kid, almost every teacher I had told my parents, “He has so much potential. If he would only apply himself.” My parents thought that meant I …
Okay, this is another post I’m going to start the wrong way: with a disclaimer. I’m including one because this piece might just possibly piss off some neurotypical folks. Now, …
One thing I’ve noticed since I started writing about being neurodivergent in a neurotypical world is how easy it is to fall into angry, ranty posts. In the last couple …
You may have noticed that two of the last three posts were about how I’m (not) dealing with sensory overload. My family and friends are wonderful and some of them …
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about how life was overwhelming me. Unfortunately, things really haven’t gotten any better since then. Like, this past Sunday, I went to church …
Or Why I Need Superman’s Fortress of Solitude Last week was a lot for my introverted, ADHD/ASD-riddled ass. There was work (and not being settled into my new routine), a …
I’m Not a Misanthrope, I Just Hate People In his Literary Hub essay, Misunderstanding Thoreau: Reading Neurodiversity in Literature and in Life, Steve Edwards says that much of what characterizes …
Okay, I’m starting with a warning to all you neurotypical folks: this post may be a little rough for you to read. In fact, I’m probably going to come off …
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