Tag Archives: acceptance

Observations on Asperger’s at work

Posted on 20 October, 2015 by catastraspie

I’ve noticed that in my current and previous job (in admin) tasks that I have actively sought out, enjoyed and done well at, are often tasks that others are more than happy to pass on to me.  Slightly repetitive jobs, … Continue reading →

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Changing the world, one person at a time

Posted on 14 January, 2013 by catastraspie

As an adult on the autism spectrum, and a champion for understanding and acceptance, I try to strike the right balance between providing people with useful information and boring the pants off them.  As neurodiversity (and in particular adults with … Continue reading →

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Is sexuality a neurotypical construct?

Posted on 13 January, 2013 by catastraspie

I’ve never liked the word ‘bisexual’.  Although it’s probably relatively accurate, it’s never felt like the right word, and I’ve certainly not embraced it as an identity.  It comes with politics and stereotypes, assumptions and biphobia.  Just having a love … Continue reading →

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My own neurodiversity fills me with wonder and excitement – does yours?

Posted on 14 September, 2012 by catastraspie

The more I speak to parents of teens and young adults with Asperger’s (AS), the more I hear that their kids don’t want anyone to know that they have AS, they just want to be seen and treated as ‘normal’.  … Continue reading →

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