Wondering if You Might Be Autistic? Wondering whether you might be autistic? Take the free Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ) test, a 50-question screening questionnaire developed by Professor Simon Baron-Cohen and colleagues at the Autism Research Centre at the University of Cambridge. The test takes around 5–10 minutes to complete and gives you an AQ score […]
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You’re probably asking — how exactly do I manage autism in the middle of a pandemic? Covid-19 is here and it has drastically changed our world for the past several weeks. Businesses closed, travels ceased, schools had shut down, and we are all asked to stay at home for our own safety. Whether we like […]
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One of the first bits of advice I got when researching dating for Aspies was, just be you. It took me aback and it took me quite a while to work out why that was. It is because we are always so used to putting faces on to the wider world that we sometimes forget […]
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What I am going to concentrate on here here is: making that all-important break with the family home which all Aspies must make at some point, which, for most, seems to come hand-in-hand with moving away to college or university. There is never any “right time” to do this, but there is a time when, […]
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I have two memories of the first time I saw and heard David Bowie. The first is, when I was about five years old, of seeing this strange man, with blonde hair, on Top Of The Pops (ask your parents, it was a pop music show, popular on the BBC, back when we only had […]
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As an Aspie, I know it is very difficult to break routine. It is where I feel safe. It is fair to say, we could do with people, sometimes, to act as a guiding light. That is how I ended up doing Tae Kwon Do. That was how I felt at the start of 2014. […]
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How many times have you, as an Aspie, been told, For goodness’ sake, don’t mention that you’ve got Asperger’s; If I was you, I wouldn’t mention that you’ve got Asperger’s Syndrome; No, I don’t think you need to tell anyone, just watch what you’re saying to people and you’ll be fine. I remember the first […]
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I left school at the age of sixteen, in 1994. I had a small part-time job in a café then. This was my first proper job. At that time, I did not know I had Asperger’s Syndrome. Some people thought I was lazy and immature. No one really seemed to know what to do with […]
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In this article, I will be focusing on helping Aspies cope on a day-to-day basis in the workplace. I will be looking at how my first days in college helped prepare me for coping and interacting with my colleagues. The first area I will be looking at is how to relate to your work colleagues. […]
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Todays article comes to us from Robert Laing who addresses a very important topic: Aspergers and Suicide. I have had many dark thoughts, which stem from having Asperger Syndrome. I’m too stupid. I’m too immature. I’m not good enough. I haven’t got what it takes. I can’t get along with everyone else. You are […]
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My top diet tips I know we all hate to be told what is good to eat and I’m sure we all know what is good for us and what is not. But what I can honestly say is that diet has had one of the biggest impacts on my mental and physical state. Eating […]
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I came across this video today which I wanted to share with you all. Im not sure about you but I find immense comfort in the presence of animals when I am stressed. This video shows a service dog calming a woman who has Asperger’s Syndrome. The woman in the video has self injurious behavior […]
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I, like many others on the spectrum, suffer from sleep issues because of my Asperger’s Syndrome. I think there are several reasons for this: Anxiety As discussed previously, adults with Asperger’s are much more likely to suffer from anxiety; anxiety in turn leads to restless nights. In my other book, “Emotional Mastery for Adults for […]
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I left school in 1994 and had my first job interviews in the same year. I was, like most Aspies both then and now, full of nerves fueled by a strong desire to make the right impression. What I hope to do here is outline what I did to overcome them and what helpful advice […]
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I hear it probably 10,000 times per year. The applause, the shouts of joy, the desire to have me back soon. Twenty years ago, what I heard 10,000 times per year were was the derision, the torment, the ostracism. What a difference information and time make! My name is Darren Lambert and I have autism. […]
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This article comes to us today from Robert Laing. As a person diagnosed with / in the process of being diagnosed with Asperger’s, there are certain allowances which you may qualify for [specifically as it applies to UK benefits, but many other countries’ governments have similar allowances, too — see below for some […]
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Aspies don’t like change and they especially don’t like change in their foods. Favourite foods are bland and come at the same time of the same day, week in, week out, come what may. Any of this sounding familiar so far? Studies have shown that amongst the favourite foods of Aspies are wheat-based things like […]
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In a previous article relationships between autistic people and neuro-typical people was discussed. But what about relationships between two people who are both on the autistic spectrum? There are obviously benefits to two people with autism being in a relationship, but there can also be difficulties. These can be different than the difficulties faced by […]
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Some people are born feeling different. One of my earliest memories is of being at playgroup (or kindergarten, as you may well now call it) sitting having milk with all the other kids in the class, hearing the general hubbub around about me and knowing, somehow, that I was not, for some reason, part of […]
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Today’s post comes to us from Film maker Jonathan Carlander, who has made a short movie about Asperger’s Syndrome. The film features a student who has Asperger’s Syndrome. It has received critical acclaim from many in the Autism Community. When I attended film school, I never planned on directing my own thesis film. I was […]
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The basis of any relationship, whoever it is between, is to a have some level of ‘give and take’; each person has to be understanding, and respectful of the other one`s needs. This becomes harder when autism is involved because often neuro-typical people don’t understand the wants and needs of autistic people, and vice-versa. But […]
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Today we have another real life story from Marie Hélène Carette. Its great that we receive so many stories from all around the world. Over to Marie: I am really grateful for your site and its rich content. I happened to do the Aspie test on your site in 2012, and two other times since […]
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Todays article is one from our series of Personal Stories; it comes from James Boscole. My issues with Asperger’s started at a young age, although I had no clue that I had Asperger’s. I can only hope relating my story will help others understand their situation and overcome its obstacles. Life was strange, people […]
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Dating and relationships can be a difficult subject for anybody, but if you have autism, and your social and communication skills are less developed than a lot of neuro-typical people`s, it can be an even more confusing, and stressful experience. A lot of autistic people say that dating, and getting into a relationship is one […]
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Structure is obviously an incredibly important part of most autistic people`s lives. Without some level of structure and routine most autistic people would be unable to cope. Of course there are different levels of this, and some people are much more able to be flexible than others. A structured routine can be essential for autistic […]
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Often people with autism will feel completely out of place in society. Despite the fact that more and more people are being diagnosed as autistic, trying to go through life in a majority neuro-typical world can feel almost like an impossible task for people with autism. There is a very simple way to explain to […]
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By Josh Fasulo, July 5, 2014 In early 2013, filmmaker Alex Lehmann was working in Los Angeles as a cinematographer for film and TV when he heard several scripted jokes about Asperger’s and autism. Wondering if “Asperger’s and autism had become so mainstream that people had begun to feel it was okay to poke fun […]
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A lot of people with autism struggle when it comes to making friends. They find that they don’t have the social skills or the confidence to go up and start talking to new people, or to know what to say if somebody comes up, and starts talking to them. They might also find that because […]
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Confidence, or lack of it, can be a big issue for people with autism. Often autistic people will feel extremely anxious or un-confident when going in to social situations such as school, college or work. There can be many different reasons for this: One is that anxiety is something that naturally comes along with autism, […]
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In today’s article we have the first of the personal stories. This article comes to us from Nancy, who has shared her experience with Asperger’s. I’m sure some of you can relate to the experiences Nancy shares about and will find it helpful. My name is Nancy. I’m 70 years old. Ever since I started […]
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By Carol Edwards © 2014 Key points The key learning points in this article concentrate on using the youngster’s strengths, which make up for the limitations and drawbacks caused by social communication difficulties, social interaction complexities and a lack of social imagination. These traits, known as the triad of impairments, can be turned around when […]
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Todays get guest post comes Paddy Joe-Moran a 19 year old Autistic Author of two books. He recently responded to the sites request for additional guest bloggers. Here is article on Social Skills. Struggling with social skills is one of the main features of having autism; it is virtually a guarantee that if you are […]
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This article is aimed at parents that are concerned that their children may have Autism or Aspergers Syndrome. We strongly recommend you get yourself a FREE copy of Autism Parenting Magazine, the magazine features Autism Therapies, practical solutions and monthly news. Leslie burby who is one of the regular contributors of this site has just released […]
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Having Asperger’s Syndrome or High Functioning Autism when you are parent is one of the most difficult things anyone on the Autism Spectrum can experience. There are probably times when you overwhelmed with sensory overload that you don’t know how to cope. This special issue of Autism Parenting Magazine, is devoted to this very issue, […]
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A Short Story: Part Fiction, Part Science, Part Philosophy All Heart Written By Cornelius (Bushy) Van Eck and Clayton Nuckelt Albert Einstein was one of the greatest and well known scientists of his time. If he were alive today, what would he say about autism? I believe it would go something like this: You don’t know […]
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is very common in people with Asperger’s. In children with Asperger’s, it is the most commonly diagnosed comorbid psychiatric condition. Nearly half of children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder are also diagnosed with ADHD. Because both of these conditions persist into adulthood, it is likely that there are also a […]
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With the weather turning cold, most people can’t resist the urge to start baking and/or eating comfort foods. October and November always brings about a difficult situation – birthday parties and fall weddings. The noise, the crowds, and then the unhealthy party food, it’s almost too much to bear. However, here are some sensory solutions to […]
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More and more adults are being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in their thirties, forties and beyond. Not surprisingly, one of the most common ways that adults realize they are on the spectrum is in the wake of having a child diagnosed with ASD. Some parents start out researching autism as an explanation for […]
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Firstly before I begin this post, I would like to say that it has been a difficult decision, to sit down and write. “How to tell some they have Aspergers” is a question, that I get asked a lot on this site and it is always a difficult one to answer. I usually try to […]
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Having a parent with Asperger’s in the family can a mixed bag. Aspie parents tend to be unconventional. This can mean anything from having an unusual way of expressing love to being the kind of parent who will spend weeks helping their child build a scale model replica of the Island of Sodor out of […]
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