Podcast Episode 0039; Season 04, Episode 03; September 15, 2020 I’ve always been anxious. I was probably born anxious. Is that an autistic trait? It seems to be one I share with most autistics I meet. An Anxious Autistic Me, Aging Welcome to The Autistic Me Podcast. I am Christopher Scott Wyatt,…
Category: Parenting
Life as a parent.
Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) has resulted in a shelter-in-place order for our county in Central Texas. As an autistic parent and teacher, I’m not bothered by the order to remain home as much as possible. This is my preferred routine, anyway, with some exceptions. My wife and I are introverts, obviously.…
The chessboard at Morro Bay, California, is near some of my favorite places to sit and relax. When I took the girls to California, the oldest asked me to teach her chess after seeing that board. She wasn’t quite ready, but I intended to keep my word. As an autistic…
We are all more than what observers believe us to be. It’s been brought to my attention that The Autistic Me blog and podcast have been located and read by potential employers. I am not The Autistic Me, and anyone assuming to know me from this blog alone — or…
The year 2020 needs to be more relaxed, and that means adjusting my plans and goals. Now that I’m in my 50s, it doesn’t make much sense to keep chasing some goals that are unlikely. They might happen, but chasing them would be too emotionally and physically draining. Parenting Responsibility…
Podcast Episode 0030; Season 03, Episode 02; October 1, 2019 Parenting while autistic is… parenting. My wife and I are like other parents: unsure of ourselves and doing our best to be good role models. If there is something different about being an autistic parent, I’m not sure what that…
Podcast Episode 0029; Season 03, Episode 01, September 16, 2019 It’s time for a new beginning. The Autistic Me Podcast and this blog kept limping along through the years. However, we moved this summer and our entire family is ready for a new start. I’m not sure where the projects are…
The Autistic Me has been silent for much of 2019 because so many things are happening (mainly good things) that I don’t believe are appropriate to share until those things are finalized. We’ve been parents since October 2015. It became official this year, when the adoption of our daughters was…
Many of the autistic writers with children I’ve read were diagnosed later in life. For some, it was the diagnosis of a child that led to their diagnosis. These autistic adults had “Aha!” moments as they tried to help their children obtain appropriate supports and services. People commenting on the…
Podcast 0019; Season 02, Episode 05; October 2, 2018 People ask me how an autistic parent can be a foster-to-adopt parent. I might not be perfect, but with my wife’s support, I do okay as a father and I’m always trying to be better. Transcript (lightly edited) Scott: Hello and welcome to The Autistic…