Why I Never Masked Much Even Though I’m Autistic
Not all autistic women have perfected the art of masking. Masking isn’t for every autistic person. There are other coping mechanisms.
Can Heart Disease from Sleep Apnea Be Reversed with CPAP?
Untreated sleep apnea can lead to heart disease. If one starts CPAP therapy, might this reverse the heart disease? OSA endangers the heart.
Can Untreated Sleep Apnea Cause a Daytime Rapid Pulse?
Is your resting heart rate fast but you can’t figure out why? You might be wondering if a fast pulse might be caused by untreated sleep apnea.
How Long Can You Live With Untreated Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is one of the most underdiagnosed conditions, yet it can cause so much damage if untreated. How does this impact life expectancy?
Why a Fit Athlete Can Get Clogged Arteries: Sleep Apnea
No, sleep apnea does NOT affect only obese people. Lean fitness enthusiasts can have OSA which can go undetected and lead to coronary artery disease.
As an Autistic I Love the Phrase “On the Spectrum”
Diagnosed Autistic in middle-age, I very much embrace the phrase, “I’m on the Spectrum.” I think it’s cool. But not every autistic person feels the same way.
Managing Eye Contact when Passing Strangers on the Street
Don’t know what to do with your eyes as a stranger walks your way on a sidewalk? Here are simple solutions; no need to keep wondering anymore.
My Autistic Resting Bitch Face Is NONE of Your Business
As an autistic woman I don’t owe a stranger a neurotypical face. By the same token, an NT woman with a serious face doesn’t owe strangers a smile, either.
Meeting the Criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder Is Surreal
How could I have the same disorder – autism spectrum — as someone who hardly speaks, needs constant supervision and has meltdowns over small changes?
Racial Ambiguity, Colorism, Mixed Races: Autistic Special Interest
