4th of July and SPD
‘Tis the season for fireworks! Woo hoo hoo! Since I have sensory processing disorder, a.k.a. SPD, I have a love-hate relationship with fireworks. I’ll explain. A few weeks ago, I [continue reading…]
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SPD and Droning Noise
I have been around the hum and buzz of droning engines since I was a child, and I love it because it relaxes me. Pictured is our Harley trike where [continue reading…]
Autism and Crisis
Hubby had a heart attack. We were digging exhausted soil out of our front garden so we could replace it with good black dirt. As he stood holding tightly onto [continue reading…]
What is Autism Awareness/Acceptance Month?
Are we preaching to the choir? Which means, are we talking about autism awareness to people already in the autism community? Granted, this creates a sense of togetherness, makes [continue reading…]
Autism, Empathy and Boston
The pervasive thought that people with autism don’t have empathy is not true for me, and I suspect not true for many or most autistics. Lack of empathy is [continue reading…]