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When the Tank Is Empty: Social Interaction and Neurodivergence Part Deux

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Okay, this is a follow-up to last week’s post about social interaction. In it, I told you how leaving the house is a major goddamn negotiation for me. And while …

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I Am On That Shit. Sometimes: Hyperfocus and Neurodivergence

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So, one of my favorite shirts is a gray button-down with Darth Vader silhouettes all over it. When I wear it, I need a specific pair of socks: they’re black …

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The Difficult Art of Social Interaction

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Okay, you all know how important my morning routine is to me, and a big part of mine is watching CBS Mornings. The format and the subject matter are generally …

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Planners and ADHD: A Match Made In Hell?

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Planners and ADHD seem to go hand in hand. But in the Dark Times (before we had smartphones) I was constantly searching for one that would magically organize my life …

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Object Permanence: Is It a Thing?

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Last week, I had an interesting text exchange with my son-in-law. It went something like this: <T.: Have I ever told you how much your vacuum cleaner bothers rachel?> <Either …

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The Vacuum Cleaner Incident

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I have actually made payments on a vacuum cleaner in my lifetime. That’s not something you hear every day, is it? And, understand that when I say I “made payments”, …

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Executive Dysfunction Is a Whole Thing

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So, I have a problem with something called “executive dysfunction”. Until recently, my response to that was basically, “Whatchu talkin’ bout, Willis?” But apparently, it’s a big deal within the …

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I Don’t Fit In

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Life as a neurodivergent person can be fucking lonely. Most of the time, that’s a good thing. When you have sensory issues, dealing with fewer people tends to make things …

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Autism and Anti-Vaxxers

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I think it’s safe to say that autism doesn’t have a stellar reputation. Really, all types of neurodiversity have an image problem, but today we’re talking about autism. While things …

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Southerners Love Eccentrics

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By now, you know I’m neurodivergent. And, you may know that I live in the South–North Carolina, to be exact. But, I suspect that you haven’t given much thought to …

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