NeurobeautifulAurelia the Really was no ordinary princess.
Every feeling was a feeling Aurelia really, really felt.
Every flower was a flower Aurelia really, really fancied.
Every frock was a frock Aurelia really, really frolicked in – quite to the dismay of the lords and the ladies.
The rest of the kingdom, try as they might, …
I empathize very strongly whenever I hear the sound of a crying child, especially a wailing baby. It seems to me like a very reasonable reaction to the frequent frustrations of daily life, and it feels like they’re speaking on my behalf with sounds that aren’t socially acceptable for me to make.
I believe that …
My idea of a perfect moment is one that stimulates all of my senses at once – but gently, without surprises. A perfect balance is nearly impossible to plan, but occasionally it just happens.
My favorite example is sitting by a crackling fire, squished between friends on a couch, sipping hot tea, with someone softly …
Not all autistics are oblivious to body language. I’m not.
I can tell exactly when a raised eyebrow means I’ve done something odd, a startled glance means I’ve spoken in an irregular rhythm, or a confused look means I’ve spouted too many ideas with too little context.
But I rarely know what to do about …
There were a lot of things I didn’t realize as a teenager.
It wasn’t anyone’s fault. There simply wasn’t enough awareness about autism – true awareness from actual autistics. There’s more now, but still not enough, and I’m trying to help change that.
As a teenager, I didn’t realize how large the gap was between …
Two years ago, I was diagnosed as autistic. It seemed to explain all the mysteries of my life, and it helped me find better words to describe my experiences. Since then, many parents have told me that my writing helps them understand their kids better.
On the one hand, this encourages me a lot. Understanding …