Countdown is 16 days. At this point, one finishes “just because” and for no other reason or purpose. After May, I hope — more than anything — to never set foot on campus again for any reason. I’ll even switch medical specialists if I can, to avoid being near campus.…
Month: April 2010
The academic job hunt is over, concluding after 61 applications and near-exhaustion. I did not locate a post at a college or university and do not intend to look again next year. My Ph.D defense is May 11. That, and a handful of remaining conference appearances, will mark the end…
I generally skip the Facebook app nonsense, but after a few friends took the “Autism Spectrum Quotient” inventory, I thought I’d complete it again. From the ASQ app: I’ve calculated my Autism Spectrum Quotient as 45, which is very high. Most women score about 15 and most men about 17.…
It has been three days since I attended an academic conference. I only attended one of the two days, knowing I was not doing well physically. I’m still “shaky” — the best adjective I can conjure at the moment. It is like my senses are turned up a notch even…
I attended a regional academic conference on Friday and had planned to attend Saturday, but one full day left me completely exhausted. I presented on autism and writing courses, in particular how we might better accommodate the needs of students with ASDs in our classrooms. I presented during the last…
Earlier today I was asked: “May I ask the reason you are even ON an ASD list if you’re so self-sufficient and never need any assistance for anything?” Of course, I’ve never claimed life is a solo project. My presentations begin with a reminder that most successful people depend on…