One of the reasons it seems like everyone is autistic these days is that kids are getting diagnosed earlier and earlier. Part of this is because there has been a massive push in the last few years for “early autism diagnosis”. You want to get your child diagnosed as early as you possibly can. Basically, […]
When I chat with new readers who have found me very soon after they got their child’s initial autism diagnosis, I’m torn between two feelings. First, I’m heartbroken for them, but not for the reason you think. See, I’m not about to tell you that I’m heartbroken that “autism stole their child” or that they […]
Growing up, I didn’t know I was autistic. I didn’t have that “label”. But I certainly carried many labels… Lazy Messy Disorganized And more… I had battle after battle with my parents because I could never keep my room clean… I’d constantly lose things like my glasses or wallet… And, though this is a bit […]
