Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. There are close to 200 posts on this blog, which can make it hard to find what youre looking for. This is a series of posts that ive come to think of as my asperger s origin story or how i came to realize that i might be autistic and what happened in the wake of that realization. To aspergians who are tired of being single psychology today. May have turned to alcohol, drugs, smoking in order to cope with. Just as some people might get interested in games, others might get interested in drink or drugs. The 14question raads14 is intended to be a quick screening tool for clinicians, much like the aq10 unlike the aq10, however, the raads14 is positioned by its creators for use in outpatient psychiatric screening. I still think the aspie quiz is the best screening tool out there, but the new version has some things that could be improved on, especially in the area of assumptions about autistic sexuality.
Well known in the autism community and beyond for her popular blog, musings of an aspie, cynthia kims book is rich with personal anecdotes and useful advice. Below are listed some areas where aspies may experience difficulties. As i was reading, i probably highlighted something on every page. Nerdy, shy, and socially inappropriate by cynthia kim. The more i read, the more it seemed like she was describing me. It may seem odd that a person whod done this would even consider a career as an fso while i was doing all of this i was keeping up a 4. Meanwhile, i had started to do some googling and found cynthias web site musings of an aspie. But the book includes a list of questions that steps you through the dsm definition. Musings of an aspie, which is written and managed by american autistic author cynthia kim, is one of many examples of how technology poses a way for autistic women to become legitimate and legible subjects by creating a kind of. This blog is now my 2nd book entitled i am aspienwoman, an ippy elit. I am reading my second book on how to be married to an aspie and this one, like every other article, book, blog, is only about how the nt partner must basically lower their expectations and adapt to all the as partners needs.
Invisible strings, musings of an aspie, srsalas, inner aspie, aspie writer. A girl on the spectrum the outside of the outside the aspergian. Musings of an aspie, cynthia kims book is rich with personal anecdotes and useful advice. I am an aspie adult who was diagnosed about one year ago. I have been a fan of cynthia kims blog, musings of an aspie, for many years. This ebook started as a series of blog posts here at musings of an aspie. Loads of years ago i wrote the first edition of pretending to be normal. But books like nerdy, shy, and socially inappropriate. My first book, ido inautismland is an autism diary, telling the story of my symptoms, education, and journey into communication. These people and characters represent a large range of strengths, challenges, abilities, and ways of communicating. He asks the child what she would do if she came home to find that her mother was standing in the kitchen crying.
This intelligent insider guide will help adults with asds and their partners, family members, friends, and colleagues, but it also provides a fresh and. Timing is everything, and at that time, there were few autobiographies on this end of the autism spectrum and even fewer. I am doing the toronto and hopefully victoria fringe and hopefully releasing my first book this summer musings of an aspie. The only girls with as i met were not physically attractive andor had annoying behavior and traits to me. Its interesting, you know, because quite a few of the aspie books out there suggest that it can help aspies if they have an aspie parent or close relative, on the grounds that there will probably be greater mutual understanding, but my own experience suggests thats not necessarily the case in my. The minute i mentioned my self medication i felt his judgement sweep over me. The raads14 is a shortened version of the 80question raadsr autism screening test. I always try to credit the author whenever possible. It was good information as well as a description, short, and sweet story. Musings of an aspie one womans thoughts about life on. Sex, drugs and aspergers syndrome is one of my favorite books. Hi musings, ive just read your book i think i might be autistic. Alternatively, find out whats trending across all of reddit on rpopular. Essential reading there are close to 200 posts on this blog, which can make it hard to find what youre looking for.
Other autistic resource lists actually autistic blogs list. Kims book and blog are favorites of many women who were diagnosed as adults, but they are personal accounts of her life. I also smoked marijuana in several foreign countries where it is not legal. Excerpt from my book ten commandments of interacting with kids on the. Aspergers and autism resources musings of an aspie. As i read the article about him and how he views the world i was sitting nodding thinking yes, thats how i see the world too. I read a post by another aspie who has had the same experience i have. Tony attwood tells a story about a diagnostic interview question that he uses with young children. Nerdy, shy, and socially inappropriate a user guide to an asperger life by cynthia kim. Free therapy aspie musings ieps made fun movies on the spectrum missing links pictures fancy schmancy legal stuff cross canada tour tour posters i made all these pictures. The first week we met we were always talking, either online or on the phone. I am trying to figure out how it has, and how i want it to from here on out.
Musings from a parent of an adult son with aspergers. I hope through my work to help other autistic people find a way out of their silence too. Ive put together a loosely categorized list of essential topics on this page as a starting point for new readers. Asperger s, as with any other condition is a spectrum. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to book michael for an event or if you have. This intelligent insider guide will help adults with asds and their partners, family members, friends, and. Most autistic people experience some form of atypical sensory processing. Musings of an aspie cynthia kims blog, with a good topical index so you can find the posts you need. Since i was in denial, i did not do my own research until a few weeks ago. An aspie fathers letter to an aspie kid the aspergian.
Im not saying that all girls with as are like that so dont feel offended please, i dont know every aspie girl in the world, but it was the case for almost any asperger girl i met so. I generally carry at least one copy of your book around with me. Theres been a new version of the aspie quiz for a while and ive finally gotten around to taking it. All my friends were heavy drug users, and my life almost centered around drugs for roughly two years.
One has a son with autism, my son has asperger s, and 2 other moms have boys that are currently being evaluated. Autistic people are everywhere this post is reprinted with permission from musings of an aspie and appears in its original post and blog, which you can visit by clicking the links. Its a mix of personal narrative with some advice based on what i learned from my experience. Firstperson accounts of autism the following are writtencreated by or from the perspective of a person with autism. A lot has changed since i wrote that original introduction. Ive been dating a guy for a little over a month now, and he just recently told me that he has asperger s syndrome. I bought a copy of this book for myself and my son. It was developed by rdos and has been through many revisions over the years. Musings of an aspie and the usefulness of blogging for this paper, i have chosen to explore musings of an aspie for two reasons.
So spread the word if you know anyone living in either of these cities also checkout the website at autisticproductions. Musings of an aspie one womans thoughts about life on the spectrum an active, well written blog featuring a wealth of information on several aspects of aspergers. Check out this video from pat flynn at the smart passive income blog on how you can get started blogging in. I love the big print, the simple font style, and the wide line spacing for easy reading. On writing pretending to be normal and public disclosure. Get a constantly updating feed of breaking news, fun stories, pics, memes, and videos just for you.
Repetitive movements, known as stimming, are nearly universal in autistic people. Musings of an aspie affect transformations journal. Adult diagnosis this is a series of posts that ive come to think of as my asperger s origin story or how i came to realize that i might be autistic and what happened in the wake of that realization. This book has everything ive come to expect from her blog and more. By 1994 asperger s would be included in the dsmiv and i have no doubt that each one of these authors had asperger s. While the aspie quiz isnt an officially recognized test, it does seem to be an accurate reflection of neurotype and you get a pretty picture when youre done. I just shared it with a bunch of moms at a birthday party today. Kims writing addresses a population of adults with asperger s who have not, thus far, had an articulate voice in asperger s literature.
Although people on the spectrum are individual and differ in their traits, there are some general common difficulties. I downloaded your book nerdy, shy and socially inappropriate this morning. A user guide to an asperger life make it a lot easier, both to understand ourselves as aspies and help others understand us. While not as immediately destructive as drug or alcohol abuse, addict leaders exhibit addictive and controlling behaviors that ultimately damage themselves and the people around them. Nerdy, shy, and socially inappropriate is a muchneeded book. Reddit has thousands of vibrant communities with people that share your interests. I have read two books and am reading a third about as. First, because the posts unpacked profound insights as kim described in detail how her autistic symptoms work with or against her female body. I know asperger s has greatly impacted my life and my ministry.
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