I don’t often feel down about being autistic, and as many of you know, it can also be a real strength. But sometimes, autism presents challenges others don’t face, and there are moments when I honestly wish things were different. I recently had one of those moments. Limited Support Having a fantastic support worker has […]
As I mentioned last week, many people with autism and other disabilities need adjustments at work to truly thrive. I often think of it this way: for some, accommodations are essential to simply do their jobs, while others can manage, but at a significant cost. And of course, it varies depending on the task—sometimes we’re […]
Have you ever noticed that some people still believe autism should be “fixed” or “cured”? It seems incredible, considering we now understand autism is a neurological difference—it’s simply how our brains are wired. A recent comment on my blog made me wonder what drives this persistent push for rehabilitation. Why is the ideal so often […]
Those of us with autism often face challenges that extend beyond the everyday struggles everyone experiences. While everyone goes through difficult times, the difference is that autism is a lifelong condition, and our difficulties can be enduring, or at least long-lasting. When a new resident might understandably feel lonely during their first year in a […]
Some people believe autistic individuals exaggerate when talking about their challenges. Statements like “I don’t want to live anymore if I have to use public transport” or “I’d rather die than make a phone call” are often met with skepticism. What’s worse is that some people have stopped listening to us, feeling we’re being unnecessarily […]
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been writing about personality, and you can find those posts here, here, here, here and here. Today, I’d like to summarise what I’ve discussed. The Five-Factor Model As a quick refresher, let me remind you of the personality dimensions in the five-factor model. Openness refers to a willingness to […]
Do you find yourself dwelling on things, and worrying about being misunderstood or disliked? Today, we’re going to dive into the fifth and final personality factor within the Five-Factor Model – namely, Neuroticism! You can find the previous blog posts about personality here, here, here, here and here. Has Certain Advantages People high in neuroticism […]
How often have you said “yes” to avoid conflict, even when you really wanted to say “no”? Have you ever been taken advantage of because you were too kind? Do you often feel exhausted because everyone turns to you for their problems? Are you forgiving and always try to see the good in people? Today, […]
Today’s post continues my series on personality, and the dimension up for discussion is extroversion (and of course, its opposite introversion)! You can find my previous posts about autistic personality here, here, and here. Many People Are Ambiverts Most people aren’t purely extroverted or introverted; the majority exhibit both traits. Those who fall somewhere in […]
What if the idea that autistic people are always meticulous is only a myth? Today, I’m continuing with the blog post series about personality, based on the five-factor model, which is backed by current research. Last week, I wrote a blog post about the personality dimension of openness, and today it’s time for the next […]