In 2016 I learned that I have Asperger’s.

Am I selfish to a fault? Check.

Living Alone Together

My wife MaryAnne wrote this story.

Thank you, Paul Simon

Dear Paul Simon,

Sports for Aspies…Let me think

Our local newspaper ran a piece about an autistic collegiate who excels in the steeplechase, a…

CH.2 — Move ’em On, Head ’em Up

The Greyhound lurches to a stop beside what looks like a large garbage can spread end to end with front…

Dad, it’s not your fault, but…

So what kind of a life did this Aspie have growing up?

CH. 1 — I Don’t Do New Well

I’ve never been what you could call decisive. I didn’t get around to applying for college until it was almost…

I’ll take your questions

A counselor who specializes in Asperger’s invited me to speak to a group of neuro-typical spouses of Aspies who…

About Garret

I grew up in Abingdon, Va., and graduated from Virginia Tech in 1971. I wrote features and columns for the Bluefield, W. Va., Daily…

Why I knew early on that I would never be popular

I’m recalling three events from fifth grade that foreshadowed the fact I would never achieve most favored…