Category: label

The Naysayers and The Names We Call Ourselves

Posted in Aspergers, Aspies, Autism, autistic, book, convictions, diagnosis, DSM, Facebook, feelings, groups, influencers, label, neurodivergent, neurodiverse, opinion, society, spectrum14 Comments

Before you continue, I encourage you to read this and this. Primarily, so I don’t have to repeat myself. * Much like the gender spectrum, considering the neurodiversity spectrum, I believe it is my personal right (and yours) to self-identify. * My neurology, essentially my autism (or Aspergers), is part of my identity and genetic… Continue reading The Naysayers and The Names We Call Ourselves

It’s Time WE Start Questioning Emotional IQ Tests for Autistics

Posted in Aspergers, Aspies, Autism, autistic, autistics, communication, Different, empowerment, feelings, label, neurodiverse, offended, opinion, relationships, Uncategorized9 Comments

  At times autistics are said to have low emotional IQ levels and told that they need improve emotional IQ levels, by well-meaning employers and support professionals. In fact, some individuals on the autism spectrum are segregated in work environments and told to take emotional IQ trainings, while their peers are not subjected to such… Continue reading It’s Time WE Start Questioning Emotional IQ Tests for Autistics

Autistics Share: Professionals Miss the Mark in Recognizing Autism in Women

Posted in Aspergers, Aspies, autistic, diagnosis, identity, label, mental health, psychologists92 Comments

  I recently asked 60-plus readers from across the globe, who believe they are autistic/Aspie or have been diagnosed with autism/Aspergers, this question: “What has a professional told you when you were seeking out an autism and/or Aspergers diagnosis?” Here are their responses: The first psychologist diagnosed me with Bipolar-II after speaking with me for… Continue reading Autistics Share: Professionals Miss the Mark in Recognizing Autism in Women