Five Autistic Traits that You May Think Everyone Has
For years I did these having no idea they were due to my undiagnosed autism. […]
Autism Is a Disability Only in a Neurotypical World
“I do not consider Autism/Asperger’s to be a disability but rather a brain that functions differently from the neurotypical brain,” says Beau Shenkenberg, who was diagnosed at two with the then-termed Asperger’s syndrome. [...]
Autism Loud Noise Sensory Issue vs Hearing Health Conscious
Must wanting to avoid loud noise always be an autism thing? […]
Stimming in High Functioning Autism vs. Low Functioning
Is there a difference in how adults with high functioning autism engage in stimming behaviors compared to those with low functioning ASD? […]
Why Do Incline Barbell Presses Cause the Urge to Pee?
Have you noticed that after doing a hard set of incline barbell presses, you feel the urge to pee, even though you recently relieved yourself? […]
Coronary Artery Disease in Physically Fit Middle Age People
How could it be possible for a physically fit person in middle age to have significant coronary artery disease: dangerous blockages in their heart’s arteries? […]
Can a TAA About to Rupture Cause Transient Symptoms First?
Can chest pain, sweating and other symptoms signal that you have a thoracic aortic aneurysm that’s going to rupture soon? […]
15 Signs of Autism in Those Who Don’t Feel Disabled
Here are 15 signs you could be autistic even if you’re 100% self-sufficient and don’t need help living independently. […]
Autistic Planet: 12 Signs You Could Be Neurotypical
Here are 12 signs of the neurotypical spectrum disorder which affects a small percentage of people on the mostly autistic planet. […]
Can a Bad Diet Make Coronary Bypass Grafts Wear Out Faster?
Have you had coronary bypass surgery and are now wondering if you can get away with eating junk food or if this will wear out your new grafts faster? […]
Why Would Thin People Need Coronary Bypass Surgery?
“Thin people can be unhealthy” is a mantra by some influencers in the body positivity movement. But it’s true: Thin people do get heart bypass surgery. […]
Why Can’t a TAA Repair Be Done Electively to Avoid Watchful Waiting?
Is there a such thing as elective repair of a thoracic aortic aneurysm in patients who find “watchful waiting” too unnerving? […]
Leg Press Safety Guidelines for a Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
Can straining hard on a leg press machine that’s piled with plates cause your thoracic aortic aneurysm to rupture due to the blood pressure spike? […]
Can a Straining Bowel Movement Cause Aortic Dissection?
If you have a thoracic aortic aneurysm, you may be worrying every time you have a bowel movement if pushing and straining could rupture it. […]
Why the Weightlifting Restrictions when a TAA Is Repaired?
When a thoracic aortic aneurysm is repaired, why are there still restrictions on lifting weights? […]
Martial Arts Guidelines with a Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
A cardiothoracic surgeon explains guidelines that are specific to martial arts such as karate when one has a thoracic aortic aneurysm. […]
Is Super Slow Weightlifting Safe with an Aortic Aneurysm?
Do the generic restrictions against weightlifting with a thoracic aortic aneurysm change when the routine is done the “super slow” way? […]
Can a Strict Upbringing Prevent Autistic Meltdowns?
If a puppy can be trained to sit still while tennis balls bounce past it, why can’t autistic kids learn NOT to have meltdowns? […]
Autistic Special Interest in Sharks vs. Normal Interest: Comparison
My interest in sharks was once autistic level but is currently at neurotypical grade. […]
The Benefits of Swing Set Play for Autistic Children
A devoted dad talks about how swing set adventures have helped his young autistic daughter with self-regulation and sensory issues. […]
My Special Interests Seemed Normal til I Realized I’m Autistic
Despite the intensity of my past special interests, I’d never given them a second thought and assumed many people had the same experiences. […]
How to Tell People You’re Autistic to Prevent Pity Responses
Many Autistics report when they disclose their diagnosis they get sympathy responses like “I’m so sorry.” […]
Just Got an Autism Diagnosis; What Do I Do Next?
You just got your official Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis. […]
Might Madonna Have Had a Urinary Tract Infection that Spread?
A UTI can cause a life threatening infection if it spreads. When a UTI occurs in older people, it won’t cause typical symptoms and thus, can spread throughout the body before the individual even knows [...]
Autism: Then and Now – Autistic YouTuber’s ASD Pride
The first time I heard the word autism was when I was five and I asked my mother a very important question: Why am I different? […]
Why Do Autistics Congratulate when One Gets the Diagnosis?
I did it again: congratulated an adult when he said he just got his autism diagnosis. […]
Four Autistic Adults Who Are Running Thriving Businesses
The person you recently did business with just might be autistic! Autistic people are everywhere and, like it or not, it’s time neurotypicals accept this. Autistics should not be regarded as some separate, inferior or [...]
Why Do Shark Attack Victims Die a Day or Two Later?
If a shark attack victim makes it through the night, why do they sometimes die within a few days? What goes wrong? […]
3 Treatments for CFS Your Doctor Doesn’t Know About
Mainstream medicine has very little to offer people with chronic fatigue syndrome. […]
Eight Things to Know Before Your Autism Assessment
Don’t let these eight things to know before your ASD assessment end up as “Things I WISH I’d known before my autism assessment.” […]
Autism Traits that Are NOT Caused by Childhood Trauma
If you’re doubting your ASD diagnosis wondering if you’re just a broken person, here’s the autism traits that childhood trauma can’t cause. […]
Fast Pace Holding Treadmill vs Slow Pace Hands OFF in Old Age
Many people 65+ walk fast on a treadmill while tightly holding on, but a slower walk with your hands FREE is significantly better for the older body in many ways. […]
Can a Bad Looking Melanoma Still Be Early Stage?
Is it possible for a really bad looking or “ugly” melanoma to still be early stage, in situ and very thin? […]
Can a Mole with Satellites Ever Be Normal?
You’ve read that “satellite” spots around a mole is a sign suspicious for melanoma. […]
Can Two Moles in Different Areas Be Melanoma at Once?
What are the odds of two moles at the same time turning into melanoma? […]
Basal Cell Carcinoma on Back of Ear: What to Expect
If you have a basal cell carcinoma on the back of your ear, here’s what to expect. […]
Can Tattoos Over an Undiagnosed Melanoma Make It Spread?
Do you have tattoos and are worried that if you ever get melanoma under the ink, the ink will make it spread or quicken the spreading? […]
Why Autistic Teens Are Less Trouble than Normal Teens
Teens with Level 1 (“mild”) autism give their parents LESS grief than do neurotypical or so-called normal teenagers! Don’t feel sorry for these parents. […]
Autistic Circumscribed Special Interests: Real Life Examples
Here are real-life examples of autistic circumscribed interests. A circumscribed or “narrowed” interest is very rarely found in neurotypical people. […]
Autism Friendly Karate in Denver Led by Autistic Black Belt
An autism and ADHD friendly martial arts school in Denver Metro is co-owned by an autistic black belt who knows firsthand how autistic people think and see the world. […]
