Category: offended

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

“Aspie” Rant: Integrity within Autistic Groups and Networks

Posted in activist, Aspergers, Aspies, Autism, autistic, autistics, boundaries, caution, communication, Facebook, groups, how to be, life, limits, mental health, mind, offended, opinion, people, processing, relationships, self care, society, trigger35 Comments

The original start of the title was Master Mind Fu** . . . Which still works. I abide by the philosophy of take what you need and leave the rest behind. I was taught manners and live by the golden rule of treat others how you wish to be treated. I take pride in my… Continue reading “Aspie” Rant: Integrity within Autistic Groups and Networks

Thanks, But No Thanks

Posted in anxiety, Aspergers, Aspies, boundaries, life, offended, opinion, opinions, people, poem, poetry, society3 Comments

    Thanks, But No Thanks I am offended I am offended I don’t agree You shouldn’t have said that You shouldn’t have shared that You should say it this way That’s the wrong word We don’t say it that way Say it this way Why did you do that? I trusted you This isn’t… Continue reading Thanks, But No Thanks