Why Do People Hate Me?

Early this morning, I woke up with a thought in my head: Why do people hate me? I know that … More

Autism and the Dignity of Work

Why is it in American society in the 21st Century, work is viewed as a prize for the most talented?

I remember about a year ago, listening to a report on National Public Radio on dyslexia. It is not that … More

I’ve had this problem for years, but never really thought about it until now. The problem is I have … More

One of the thing that I’ve noticed over the years since my autism diagnosis is how others on the spectrum … More

One of the things you learn about being autistic is how socially isolating it can be.

It has been sometime since I wrote something on autism/aspergers, partially because I didn’t have anything I wanted to write. … More

One of my favorite cartoons growing up was the 1975 television special based on Maurice Sendak’s books with songs by … More

I’m done trying to please people who won’t understand. I’m a dandelion, a person with autism. Either accept this and work with me or don’t.

Foiled again. A few weeks ago, I got a call from a local organization looking for someone like me … More