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There Will Be Salad
Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Image Source // ]]> Yesterday morning, I got up at 6:30 A.M. to go downtown with my case manager to see about getting cash assistance to tide me o… -
How I survived a bridal shower weekend
I hate parties. Hate them. They're loud, there are a lot of people, and I'm expected to socialize, even with people I don't really know. If you ask me, that's plenty of reasons to hate parties. But, it was my sister… -
Autistic Speaks:I need your input
Back in October, Leigh suggested that I make a video during the Walk Now for Autism. I was too shy about the whole thing, but I've been thinking about it. And I think I'd like to make a video about autism, just not o… -
Cushions Of Energy
Last week, my therapist handed me a CD. "Try this," she said. "Every night before you go to bed, do this guided imagery exercise. Let me know how to like it when I see you next week." I took the CD home, and that n… -
Dealing with Changes
Does anyone remember the Brady Bunch episode where Peter's voice changes? I loved the Brady Bunch as a kid. It probably crossed the line between normal and autistic obsession, but that's okay. Obsessions can be a go… -
A Job Interview and Other News
Well, some things are going on around here, and I thought I should update you. -
Bad Things Happen When I'm On Autopilot
I function on autopilot a lot. I don't really think about what I'm doing. I have a bad habit of always thinking about the next thing I'm going to do. I don't "live in the moment" very well at all. -
10 Truths from Someone on the Spectrum
1. Autism is part of what makes me who I am. -
An Embarrassing Confession
Confession time. I hate showers and brushing my teeth and changing my clothes. Of all the things I struggle with, this might be the most embarrassing. The sensory experience of it all can be just too much. As a kid… -
Future Dreams
I'm having a rough night. My tics are really bad this weekend, which makes me more anxious, which makes my tics worse, which makes me more anxious... I think you get the idea. I actually called the emergency number fo…
About autisticspeaks
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- From: autisticspeaks
- About Me: I'm 22, a Christian, and a recent college grad with usually-high-functioning autism, though it depends on the day. I'm trying to figure out how I can live the life I've dreamed of with autism in it. The photo is from Disney World, right before we went on the Safari... possibly the most excited I've ever been in my life!
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