In the old, dark Bettelheim days of autism, it was assumed by many that those with the disorder didn’t desire communication. We’ve since come to understand that a lack of ability doesn’t necessarily reflect a lack of desire. But it
Sitting on a crowded commuter train, looking at a recent photo of Ben as he reaches for the camera, all of a sudden I am seriously struggling to hold back tears. That sweet and handsome face that expresses his even
Guns, god and abortion are three issues I rarely argue about any more because it’s a waste of time. If people are in agreement about any of those, they’re preaching to their own choirs. As for those with opposite views,
In response to John Robison, “Psychology Today,” “Does Neurodiversity Whitewash Autism?” (Sep 29, 2015) As the old saw goes: Write what you know. John Elder Robison does that, beautifully. Even when I disagree with him, Robison is, hands down, my