Tag Archives: sensory issues

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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Baby, you are rocking my world… Stop it!

Posted on 19 March, 2012 by catastraspie

Whilst trying to think of a simple analogy for my life as an Aspie, with sufficient explanatory power to get through to a frenemy with a distinct agenda, I thought about boats.  I thought about how my little Aspie row-boat … Continue reading →

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A proper aspie breakfast

Posted on 8 March, 2012 by catastraspie

To the outside world we just look like an average couple eating out at brunch time on a Sunday.  However if you knew the routines and rituals involved it might make you chuckle, it does me.  We usually go to … Continue reading →

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Sensory issues and intolerance for daily living

Posted on 29 February, 2012 by catastraspie

I’ve spent most of my life feeling inadequate in my ability to cope with everyday experiences, and feeling the need to make excuses for myself that even I didn’t really believe.  I was only diagnosed with Asperger’s 18 months ago, … Continue reading →

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