Like everything else, I think it’s my childhood trauma — I’m sitting here, as one does, pondering if I will ever speak to a particular friend again or if they have finally figured out I am the worst. Probably they are sick of me and think actually talking to me in the first place was a huge lapse in judgment…

Fuck Social Normies — Folkways are behaviors that are learned and shared by a social group. They are often referred to as “customs” and are not morally significant, but they can be important for social acceptance. The neurodivergence movement is working to challenge the folkways that exclude neurodivergent people. We draw awareness to the…

What does the humble yawn tell us about the vital role our neurodivergent ancestors might have played? — What if none of us would even be here if it weren’t for autism? Autism is “associated with difficulties in social communication, sensory processing, and repetitive behaviors,” right? It is almost never associated with unique strengths and abilities that have contributed to the survival and evolution of our species.

Bad Advice for All of Us, Both Young and Old! — If you are an autistic person who wants to ruin your life, here are some ideas for you. This is also really amazing advice to give your children if you want them to fail! Prioritize the Needs of Others Don’t listen to your own feelings, preferences, or boundaries. Just do whatever other people want you…

First-principles Quantum Gravity Unification Theory, Credit Cards, and Apple Pies — Sure, vacuous people like Mitch McConnell are unpleasant, but could they be tugging at the very fabric of space and time? I say: maybe! Hear me out. Lately, I have been metacognitive AF. If you are not autistic, and you want to drop acid before you read this, I will…

It’s holding the entire human race back. We have to let these talented mind shine their brightest. — I know I love to write about how we do autism dirty, but today I am mad about something else. What the hell are we doing with dyslexic folks here people? We have got to be the stupidest animals on the planet. Dyslexia is seen as a disability, but it…

What’s in a name? According to this theory: everything. — Nominative determinism suggests a person’s name might have an influence on their life choices, career paths, and even personality traits. The term was introduced by the New Scientist magazine in 1994. But, the history of nominative determinism goes back much further, with anecdotal examples dating back centuries. Here are some…

The test you need to ask for at your next annual physical — If you are concerned about your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, or other metabolic disorders, you may want to know your HOMA-IR score. HOMA-IR stands for Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance and it is a simple way to estimate how well your body responds to insulin…

Don’t make this your entire identity. It is a coping mechanism that you can change through careful self-examination. — I personally hate the concept of “co-dependency.” It describes people who feel an extreme dependence on loved ones and often feel responsible for their feelings and actions. In a codependent relationship, one person, known as “the giver”, sacrifices their own needs and well-being for the other person, known as “the…