Autism vs. Learned Social Awkwardness & Lack of Empathy
How does an evaluator distinguish between the innate autistic brain and a neurotypical broken by childhood family dysfunction and lack of affection?
8 Common Autism Traits this Autistic Woman Doesn’t Have
I’m a clinically diagnosed Autistic but don’t have several very common, well-publicized autistic traits.
I Have Mild Autism and Here’s What It Is
As an autistic woman I will explain what it means to be mildly autistic.
There is no known biomarker that proves there can’t be a such thing as mild autism. (more…)
Venus of Willendorf NOT Proof Obesity Was Once a Beauty Standard
Influencers need to stop using the iconic Venus figurine as “evidence” being fat was once a beauty standard.
Why You SHOULD Tell a Family Member They’re Autistic
Take it from an Autistic woman: Staying silent about your suspicion that a family member is autistic will do tremendous harm.
Negative Contraction Better than Positive in Weightlifting
Here’s why you should concentrate on the “negative” or lowering portion (eccentric) in a set of lifting weights for muscle growth and strength.
Does Walking Fast vs. Slow Really Affect Health and Lifespan?
Do you strive for up to 10,000 steps a day?
Guess what: Walking slowly vs. quickly really DOES make a difference in health! A step is not a step is not a step. (more…)
What I Thought “Autistic” Meant when I Was a Child
I initially thought it was a play on the word “artistic,” but there’s actually some truth to that.
If I’m Autistic How Did My Childhood Teachers Miss It?
