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Tag Archives: Asperger syndrome
Overestimating understanding… (or not)
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
Posted in Thoughts
Tagged academia, ActuallyAutistic, asc, ASD, Asperger syndrome, Asperger's, aspie, autism, Autism spectrum, autistic, imposter syndrome, understanding
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Observations on Asperger’s at work
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
Posted in Thoughts
Tagged acceptance, ActuallyAutistic, asc, ASD, Asperger syndrome, Asperger's, aspie, autism, Autism spectrum, autistic, employment, understanding
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The road to hell is paved with good intentions
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
Posted in Feelings, Parenting
Tagged ActuallyAutistic, asc, ASD, Asperger syndrome, Asperger's, autism, Autism spectrum, autistic, Coffee, meltdowns
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Superpower envy!
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
Posted in Feelings
Tagged ActuallyAutistic, asc, ASD, Asperger syndrome, Asperger's, aspie, autism, Autism spectrum, autistic, Emotion, empathy, Neurotypical, Superpower
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Compatibility
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
Posted in Feelings, Thoughts
Tagged ActuallyAutistic, affinity, asc, ASD, Asperger syndrome, Asperger's, aspie, autism, Autism spectrum, autistic, empathy, relationships, understanding
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Stop making value judgements about empathy, please.
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
Posted in Feelings, Thoughts
Tagged ActuallyAutistic, asc, ASD, Asperger syndrome, aspie, autism, Autism spectrum, autistic, caring, empathy
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Is sexuality a neurotypical construct?
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
So I have ongoing counselling, so what?
When I went back to see my counsellor (therapist) after a nine month break, she gave me some assessment forms to fill in, including one which asked what issues I wanted counselling for, and what I wanted to achieve. I … Continue reading
Posted in Feelings, Thoughts
Tagged ActuallyAutistic, Alexithymia, anxiety, asc, ASD, Asperger, Asperger syndrome, autism, Autism spectrum, autistic, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Community mental health service, coping, counselling, depression, Mental Health, National Health Service, therapy
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Temporal disconnection of my sense of self
When discussing how I think or feel about something, I am often told by my listener that other people feel the same way or think the same things. I am frequently surprised by this. It’s not that I think I … Continue reading
Posted in Feelings, Thoughts
Tagged ActuallyAutistic, Alexithymia, asc, ASD, Asperger syndrome, Asperger's, aspie, autism, Autism spectrum, autistic, coping, feelings, perspective taking
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Incomplete thoughts around co-existing Asperger’s and dyspraxia
A conversation today on Twitter made me wonder, will I ever really know whether all my neurodiversity issues fit under the Asperger’s hat (regardless of the almighty DSM criteria), or whether I might also be dyspraxic (an ‘Aspraxie’ as I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Thoughts
Tagged ActuallyAutistic, asc, ASD, Asperger syndrome, Asperger's, aspie, aspraxie, autism, Autism spectrum, autistic, clumsiness, Developmental dyspraxia, dyspraxia, dyspraxic, neurodiversity, physical coordination
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