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Even with Autism, Growing Confidence in Social Situations

January 26, 2012

Hubby and I went to a little get together at his friend Jim’s house, which included Jim’s girlfriend and his friend. The anticipation of a social activity still makes me anxious, but I did it!  Yes, I made five or more faux pas (that I know of), but I just ignored it.  In certain situations, [...]

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Parallel Play and Autism–at my Age?

February 8, 2011

The kids in this photo are doing parallel play, which is a normal stage of development starting at two or three years old.  As they get older, they will be going into other stages of more interactive play. Apparently, with my autism, I’m still a kid at heart. Through my teen years, I saw no [...]

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I have missed you. With Autism, I don’t say much, but I’m glad you’re listening.

October 28, 2010

I am so glad to talk with you again. Writing to you is a source of inspiration. And, I don’t know what works for you, but for me, writing to someone is therapy. Others may pick up the phone and call a friend, or likely visit with a friend in person. In my autistic world, [...]

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My Autism, Social Training and Twinkling Lights

June 22, 2009

If you are not on the autism spectrum maybe I can help you understand your loved one’s visual detail that brings such delight, but others may not understand. It’s this detail that can bring a difficulty with understanding context, like in social situations. I have a fascination with twinkling light that draws me and pulls [...]

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