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An autistic rules the world (and vice-versa)
Earlier tonight I asked my wife a if she needed anything from me before she went to bed. She was brushing her teeth at the time and gave me a thumbs-up gesture which I took to mean “No, I’m good.” … Continue reading
Posted in Challenges, Life, Relationships, Society
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All that in 5 seconds?
You ask, I answer! A new Q&A post on the Ask An Aspie blog. Continue reading
Can I just be a functioning autistic?
My response to ‘Why This “High-Functioning” Autistic Really Wishes You’d Shut Up About High-Functioning Autistics’ (original linked from my post). Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Challenges, Life, Relationships, Society
Tagged advocacy, compassion, dehumanization, leadership, life, relationships, social
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Friendship, filters and fireworks
What a rough day. My best friend needed some surgery and I agreed to pick him up from the hospital, take him home and stick around until he was able to get around on his own. I was to wait … Continue reading
Posted in Challenges, Life, Relationships
Tagged autism speaks, compassion, relationships, social
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Intense world, in theory and practice
A few days ago I stumbled across an article describing Kamila and Henry Markram’s Intense World theory of autism (more formally described in their own article). This, to me, was like finding the key to unlock a treasure. Intense World … Continue reading
Posted in Challenges, Life, Relationships
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I never would have guessed you’re autistic
Prior to starting this blog I wrote about my Asperger’s on an as-needed basis. When I mentioned it at all, it was peripheral to the story. I didn’t try to avoid it, nor to keep it a secret, but didn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Challenges, Life, Relationships, School
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Asperger’s dating
Earlier today I ran across an ad for an Asperger’s dating web site. Now I’m not at all opposed to the idea, but it seems there’s a higher requirement for compatibility here. If two people triggered on completely different things, … Continue reading
Why I’m not a good role model
As a computer security guy, I’m financially successful, work for a world-class company, co-authored a book in my field of expertise and have had a stable career. I’ve been married for 30 years. To the same woman, I might add. … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Relationships
Tagged about, Autistic Trigger-Free, friendship, leadership, life, relationships
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FAQ: Ask An Aspie Reality Policy
Other web sites have a Privacy Policy. I have a Reality Policy. Welcome to my world. Hi, I’m T.Rob. Yes, that’s my real name. The short story is the name was thrust upon me by a manager at a store … Continue reading
Posted in Challenges, FAQ, Life, Relationships
Tagged Autistic Trigger-Free, faq, reality, truth
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