Enough, Enough, Enough!!!! A Social Skills Lesson for the Neuro-typical World.

My morning routine is the most important routine of my day.  Every morning I eat a bowl of Honey Nut Cheerios, drink an 8 ounce glass of Hot Tea, and check my computer for weather and news updates.  After reading the news, I scan through Facebook and Twitter for updates from my friends.  If I …

My Reaction to Sandy Hook, and the Asperger’s Blame Game

Tragedy   When I first heard of the tragic shootings at Sandy Hook, I literally didn't believe it.  With all the bizarre apocalyptic talk in regards to the Mayan Calendar, I thought maybe someone started a horrible rumor.  But it wasn't rumor.  It was a real, heart sinking tragedy that took the lives of children …

Stuck

I recently posted on Facebook the feelings I am having lately.  Layers of emotions with multiple causes - such as the APA decision to eliminate Asperger's from the DSM-V, the year of r, 2012, not ending the way I had hoped, changes in my work I cannot control and backlash from my inability to effectively …