It’s often said that people on the autism spectrum tend to be overly accommodating and struggle to assert themselves, and that’s largely true for me. Over the past few years, I’ve come to realize how important it’s been throughout my life to avoid being a bother. I’ve definitely gotten better at offering criticism, complaining, and […]
Category: Everyday Life with Autism
Some people dismiss the challenges autistic individuals face. However, even seemingly minor disruptions can be incredibly stressful for an autistic person! Some time ago, I read a comment on my blog from someone who disliked guests arriving early and felt they shouldn’t be expected to answer the door immediately. Another autistic person wondered if it […]
Some individuals with autism have something called hyperlexia, which means they have an aptitude for reading words but struggle to comprehend the content of texts. I am autistic and I strongly suspect I have some form of hyperlexia myself. I learned to read and write at the age of three and quickly learned to spell […]