Why Do Neurotypicals Say “You Shouldn’t Have” When Given a Gift?
Stop saying “You shouldn’t have!” when given a gift. Just say “Thank you” for Pete’s sake! This seems mostly a neurotypical behavior. […]
Why Must the Beep Fillers for Cuss Words Be So LOUD?
BEEEEEEEP! Am I the only one who thinks it’s SO stupid that these beep-outs on TV for swear words are ridiculously loud? Why is there this standard, high-pitched, LOUD beep to cover up foul language? [...]
Five Weird Things Neurotypicals Often Say
Neurotypicals can be blunt and rude — but usually this is on purpose and they know it. Anyone who’s familiar with autism knows that a common feature is that of making “blunt” comments or questions [...]
Why Rainbows Are NOT a Sign from the Dead
That rainbow wasn’t just for you; a million other people saw it too. […]
Men Holding Door Open for Women: Power vs Politeness
When a man holds a door for a woman he doesn’t know, could there be times this is to show superiority of the sexes rather than an act of kindness? […]
There Isn’t “Just One Person for Everybody”; There’s Thousands
It’s not “there’s someone for everyone.” It’s “there’s MANY for everyone.” If there’s only one person for any given person, then how’s it possible that in a world of billions of [...]
We Must Stop Saying “She Can Have Any Man She Wants”
It’s so wrong when someone says “She can have any man she wants” or “He can have any woman he wants.” […]
If Things Happen for a Reason Where Do You Draw the Line?
Is convincing yourself that all things happen for a reason a way to soften the blow whenever terrible things occur? And where do you draw the line? Does it include your paper cut? [...]
What the Buff People at a Gym REALLY Stare At
Afraid buff people at the gym will stare at you when you’re exercising? Here’s what they REALLY look at. […]
No Confidence to Wear a Bikini? Solution: Don’t Wear One
Prevent needless anxiety and simply DON’T wear a bikini if this troubles you or puts you on edge. There's no shame in wearing one-piece swimwear. There's an entire army of women who have needlessly subjected [...]
Why Do Nonspeaking Spellers Have Advanced Writing Skills?
Why do autistic nonspeakers who write via pointing to letters on a card always have advanced writing skills? The sophistication never matches their background. This is one of the many red flags for assisted spelling, [...]
“Spell Therapy”: New Name for Autism Pseudoscience Method
Proponents of this pseudoscience are now calling it spell therapy and assisted spelling, and it’s largely endorsed by those who think autism comes from vaccines. Why is the rapid prompting method and spell2communicate (RPM and [...]
I Hate Obesity, but NOT Because Society Brainwashed Me
Nobody “taught” me to hate obesity. I think independently and actually challenge many societal norms. […]
Hot Chocolate During Summer: Why It’s Okay!
There is absolutely nothing wrong with drinking hot chocolate during the summertime. Many years ago I asked for hot chocolate at McDonald’s. I was told they don’t sell it during the summer. [...]
Will Parking Far from Buildings Make You Lose Weight?
It’s a trick question because under certain circumstances, always parking far from a building CAN cause weight loss. […]
Why Thin Bodies Are More Realistic than Fat Bodies
Thin may very well be more realistic than morbidly obese. Think of how difficult it’d be for a straight-size or thin woman to eat enough to get fat. […]
Obese People Living to 90: Healthy or Modern Medicine?
Obese people can live to 90 and maybe more, but is this because they’re healthy or is it the miracle of modern medicine? […]
Why Deadlifting Feels Like It’s All in Your Back
Do you not feel your legs working when performing your heaviest or most intense deadlift sets? […]
Why Legs Always Feel Tired, Heavy but You Kill It on Leg Day
Your legs always feel heavy, tired; it’s not DOMS; they just feel never recovered — yet come leg day, they always deliver. […]
Signs that Assisted Spelling (RPM) in Autism Is Bogus
Like anything in life, there are authentic versions and there are phony or scam versions. Assisted spelling (rapid prompting method) is not exempt from this. […]
How Could a Nurse NOT Know What Cachexia Is?
Two nurses who served as witnesses in a medical malpractice case were asked if they knew what cachexia is. Both said “No.” […]
Colorism Is Alive and Kicking in TV Commercials, Ads
Colorism isn’t new. But the word for this concept is: colorism. […]
Do Autistic Special Interests Require Extreme Knowledge?
Can an Autistic have a special interest without knowing a whole lot about the topic? […]
The Mind of a 10-Year-Old: Reporters Botch Autism Narrative
Once again a report of a missing autistic adult describes her as having “the mind of a 10-year-old.” […]
Will LASIK One Day Be Replaced by a Better Vision Procedure?
First there was RK. Then there was LASIK. But will LASIK one day be gone by the wayside, replaced by an even better technology for curing bad vision? […]
Vitamin D2 Supplements vs. Vitamin D3: The Difference
Not all forms of vitamin D work the same way inside the body. D2 supplements may actually reduce levels of vitamin D3, the form of vitamin D that the body [...]
Why Weight Loss Slows Down with a GLP-1 Drug
Research from the National Institutes of Health have identified a process that may help explain why GLP-1 medications work exceptionally well for some people, less effectively for others, and often become less powerful over time. [...]
Why Does Mental Function Decline As the Brain Gets Older?
Aging affects nearly every part of the body, but the brain may be especially vulnerable. […]
Can Autism and ADHD Be Caused by Gut Bacteria?
Scientists have discovered a fascinating link between a baby’s biology at birth, the development of gut bacteria during infancy, and later signs of autism and ADHD. […]
New Diabetes and Weight Loss Pill May Be Better than GLP-1
An experimental pill may offer a different way to treat both type 2 diabetes and obesity other than a GLP-1. […]
Researchers Identify Two Distinct Biological Forms of Autism
Autism has long been recognized as a highly diverse condition, but an international study suggests some of those differences may stem from two distinct biological brain patterns. […]
What’s the Connection Between Type 2 Diabetes and Fries?
French fries may increase the risk of getting type 2 diabetes, says a very fascinating study. […]
Authentic Autistic Self Got Me Blacklisted by Office Manager
Manager said they had a new thing: Female employees can have a male escort to their cars due to vagrants loitering in the lot. I declined. Autistic me or Alpha me? […]
“Upward Bound” Made NYT Bestseller List: Gullible Public
That “Upward Bound” made the NYT bestseller list reveals how gullible the public is, actually believing that profoundly autistic Woody Brown wrote it. […]
It’s Ableist to Expect All Special Needs Adults to Get Along
Why should special needs adults be expected to connect with every human they meet any more than “normal” people are expected? […]
Can Falling on Your Forehead Cause Two Black Eyes?
A woman with two black eyes says she fell on her forehead. Or did someone beat her? […]
Older with High Blood Pressure? Beet Juice Lowers It Naturally
A simple daily beetroot juice habit might help explain a surprising part of healthy aging: how mouth bacteria are tied to blood pressure. […]
Obsessed with Painted Nails: Autistic vs. “Normal”
What’s the difference between an autistic special interest in painted nails and a “normal” interest by a neurotypical? […]
Blood Pressure High? Try “Ancient” Movement to Lower It
High blood pressure can be deadly even if there’s no symptoms; it can cause a fatal stroke. There’s an ancient traditional Chinese exercise (not Tai Chi) that can help lower it. […]
Can Sleep Apnea Lead to an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm?
Maybe you already know that high blood pressure, smoking and age are key risk factors for an abdominal aortic aneurysm, but sleep apnea is now being fingered as a player in this potentially fatal condition. [...]