NeurobeautifulI get “Zoom fatigue” in person, too.
The split-second delay of an Internet connection is like the delay of my brain’s audio processing.
The reflective thumbnail video is like my self-conscious awareness of how I might be perceived.
The sudden shifts in volume from a variety of microphones are like the unpredictable twists and turns …
What is it like when autistics spend time together, with no neurotypical people around? I want to give you a peek behind the curtain.
You might think that we go off on long tangents, leaving our listeners to suffer in boredom. But hiding boredom out of politeness is a neurotypical thing.
When I’m with autistics, …
When it comes to reading, I tend to prefer “expository” content (such as self-help and pop science) over “narrative” content (such as fiction and biographies).
I noticed today that this preference is less about my interest in the topic, and more about the way sentences are structured in each style.
If information is presented in …
It’s easy for me to miss or misunderstand people’s motivations and reactions. It isn’t willful ignorance – I want the information, but often can’t gather it on my own.
When I describe my social experiences to neurotypical friends or family, I love to hear them say, “Here’s what may be happening from the other person’s …