Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Aspie”
Are you in the process of looking for the “right” planner for next year? Are you unsure which type is best for you? Or not even sure where to start? In this post we’ll go over a few planners I’m using and talk about pros and cons of each. And, of course, we’ll talk with Asperger’s in mind, but this …
Are you heading to college this fall for the first time? Or are you a parent of a student scrambling for tips, looking for a few ideas to help your teen be ready for the big moment? The more you (or your teen!) are prepared to live independently, the better off you’ll be. With that in mind, here are several …
In a few short weeks our daughter graduates from college. There are details to shore up, reservations to check, and a mound of packing none of us want to even think about after four years living on campus. Somewhere along the line we had this vision that once college graduation day came around, she’d also graduate into full adulthood and …
Getting the Lay of the Land Ship! Exciting about being onboard and ready to have some fun?! Or are you feeling overwhelmed, not knowing what to do first or how things work? Let’s chat! Probably one of the best things to start with is to take some time to familiarize yourself with the ship. Taking the time to do this …
Are you ready for AspieCon? Need more information about it? You’re in the right place! Last year’s AspieCon was a blast, and I’m sure this one will be even better! Recently, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Kelley Bolton, a clinician at Southeast Psych about AspieCon 2018. Here’s our conversation: The Interview Julie: Hi Dr. Bolton, thank you for …
Talking to my Aspergirl yesterday (ok, texting… we both avoid speaking on an actual phone at all costs) International Women’s Day came up. She’s studying gender in college, so it was something already on her radar. She’s quite passionate about women’s issues supporting movies such as “Wonder Woman” that use females in strong, leading roles. She’s even used our book …
If there is one constant I see in my Twitter feed it’s frustration with the lack of actually autistic actors on the screen. It seems almost all autistic characters are portrayed by actors who are neurotypicals (people who do not have autism). In fact, there is a hashtag in the cyberverse (#ActuallyAutistic) that underscores the lack of autistic voices tapped …
Ready, Set, Pack! Now that tickets are purchased, it’s time to start thinking about what you’ll need to pack for your upcoming Disney Cruise! K and I are so excited for you! Since the Disney Cruise Line offers so many options when it comes to cruises (locations, length and times of year), it’s impossible to address every iteration for what …
Recently my husband and I attended a viewing of “Keep the Change,” a film featuring actually autistic adult actors. After the credits several adults formed a panel, opening the floor to discussion of adults on the Autism Spectrum. One of the panelists, Nancy Popkin, the mother of a son with autism, advocate and employee of the Autism Society of NC, …
Cruising Basics If you are considering booking a Disney Cruise with Asperger’s in the house you have additional things to consider aside from general planning. Even so, there are planning basics we all need to cover. In this post we are going to talk about making reservations, costs (yes, we’ll talk finances!), and other general booking considerations. Some will be …