Tag Archives: Autistic Trigger-Free

Intentcasting…to a roach?

Posted on April 15, 2015 by T.Rob

OK, so it’s a robot and not a roach. But it is a robot that *looks* a lot like a roach. Researchers at Bielefeld University are experimenting with emergent behavior on a robot platform they named Hector. Their software thus … Continue reading →

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Ha(aspie)ness

Posted on December 15, 2014 by T.Rob

Michael asks: What brings you happiness in your life? Well, it isn’t the number 42.  In the end it turns out, at least for me, to be what they always say it is – do what you love, in service … Continue reading →

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The humility/noteriety spectrum

Posted on January 5, 2014 by T.Rob

The first part of my life could be described as a long string of attention-seeking incidents. Some of them, like getting bitten in the head by a big dog at the age of 4, didn’t start out that way but … Continue reading →

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US Autism Caucus activist directory

Posted on November 16, 2013 by T.Rob

Yesterday in a Twitter chat with Lynne Soraya (you can visit Lynne on Twitter or Facebook), several of us were discussing how to compile a directory of the US legislators involved with the Autism Speaks to Washington event. Many of us … Continue reading →

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Asperger’s dating

Posted on January 23, 2013 by T.Rob

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 →

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Why I’m not a good role model

Posted on January 22, 2013 by T.Rob

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 →

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FAQ: Ask An Aspie Reality Policy

Posted on December 28, 2012 by T.Rob

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 →

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Asperger’s and the DSM-V

Posted on December 23, 2012 by T.Rob

DwH writes So what do you think of Aspergers’s Syndrome not being included in the DSM-V?  Do you think it somehow de-legitimizes Aspies? At first I was dismayed by the change.  I had never heard of Asperger’s until fairly recently … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Ask an Aspie

Posted on December 22, 2012 by T.Rob

Welcome to the inaugural post of the Ask an Aspie blog.  Although I have never tried to hide my Asperger’s, I have not until now gone out of my way to focus on it.  But after Sandy Hook it became … Continue reading →

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