Tag Archives: ActuallyAutistic

Overestimating understanding… (or not)

Posted on 7 April, 2016 by catastraspie

A recent article in the British Psychological Society’s Research Digest got me thinking.  It’s called, “Most of us are overconfident about how much we understand things – this simple intervention can help” – and it describes a strategy to give … Continue reading →

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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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The road to hell is paved with good intentions

Posted on 8 February, 2015 by catastraspie

I’m very fond of coffee.  In particular I am very fond of strong coffee from a well-known chain of coffee shops that sprinkle a chocolate bean logo on the foam.  When we go into town with my stepchildren, I consider … Continue reading →

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No, I really *really* can’t get the train…

Posted on 15 October, 2014 by catastraspie

I don’t often bother talking to people about my sensory issues and my intolerance for daily living, After all, everybody at some point feels too hot, or too cold.  Everybody feels pain.  Most people have a food they don’t like, … Continue reading →

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The Xmas Grinch… Asperger’s at Christmas

Posted on 9 December, 2013 by catastraspie

My partner lovingly calls me the Xmas Grinch, because each year I am seemingly reluctant to get in the spirit of things.  It got worse the Xmas I was writing up my PhD, when I had a deadline of 22 … Continue reading →

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Superpower envy!

Posted on 4 September, 2013 by catastraspie

Normally when I think about Aspies and being Aspie, I think of us as the ones with superpowers – being logical, being exact, being effortlessly quirky. However, this week I learned about a neurotypical (NT) superpower that made me green … Continue reading →

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Compatibility

Posted on 20 June, 2013 by catastraspie

I’ve been told my partner and I aren’t an obvious match.  We’ve even joked about it ourselves.  He used to say that we were opposite ends of the spectrum, but since he has also now been diagnosed as Aspie, that … Continue reading →

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Why I’m too scared to stop my contraceptive…

Posted on 20 May, 2013 by catastraspie

If the Too Much Information fairy gives you the ‘icks‘, this might not be the post for you.  If you’re interested in mental health, maybe give it a go. I’m in my mid-thirties and (to my mother’s horror) have not … Continue reading →

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Stop making value judgements about empathy, please.

Posted on 3 May, 2013 by catastraspie

I get really uncomfortable when people discuss “empathy” in relation to Asperger’s, and sometimes I get a bit annoyed.  Ok, so I might not intuitively know how you are feeling or what you need, but I care deeply about your … Continue reading →

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Giving my all when it doesn’t feel like enough

Posted on 7 March, 2013 by catastraspie

I am always trying my best, and I always try to please everyone, and I always try to be as good and fair as possible.  That’s why I don’t take criticism well, because I am trying my absolute hardest already … Continue reading →

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