Eugenics worry me, which is why I dislike selective abortions and movements within some national healthcare systems to pay for such terminations of likely or potentially disabled individuals. And, at least in a few nations of Europe, disabled people have terminated their lives — legally, under assisted suicide laws —…
The Autistic Me
“You need to smile more.” Professor in graduate school. “You need to stop seeing all the negatives around you.” Colleague at a university. “Why are you always depressed?” Teacher at a conference. The perception that autistics are depressed is a common stereotype. Commenting on things I want to fix, noticing…
I’ve blogged many, many times over the last decade about my employment situation. Most recently, I posted a podcast episode and transcript on the topic of unemployment addressing my low morale and general sense of failure. The problem is, I don’t know how much of a factor my autistic traits are…
Podcast 0011; Season 01, Episode 11 May 29, 2018 PA House Rep. Dan Miller has been an advocate for children and adults with disabilities for many years. In this episode of The Autistic Me Podcast we discuss how Rep. Miller works to help our communities. He also offers advice on how…
NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity by Steve Silberman is a book I didn’t plan to read until I had a lot of free time — and only then if I found a discounted copy. Now, I have time and the book was only $1.99 for the Kindle…
Podcast 0010; Season 01, Episode 10; May 22, 2018 This week, The Autistic Me Podcast features a discussion about college and dating, as Daniel Sansing and I discuss the challenges autistic young people face trying to establish relationships. We also discuss our experiences. Thankfully, we both found special wives who accept us…
Podcast 0009; Season 01, Episode 09; May 15, 2018 This week, I have struggled to get going on several projects. I am preparing for academic conferences knowing that these events will not advance my career. My goal was to secure a new professorship for 2018-19 and use these conference papers…
Podcast 0008; Season 01, Episode 08; May 8, 2018 Bricolage Production Company Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania The Forest of Everywhere… May 17 – June 3, 2018 $12 – First Chaperone is FREE A colossal storm has rearranged the entire globe, causing whole cities to change locations! Swept up from all across the…
Podcast 0007; Season 01 Episode 07; May 1, 2018 Our second episode on the IEP and 504 Plan processes. Seeking the legally required supports for children in our K12 system can be challenging. What can you request? How do you ensure a school provides the resources necessary for a student?…
Podcast 0006; Season 01, Episode 06; April 20, 2018 Welcome to the alphabet soup of specials education (SPED) acronyms and jargon. This episode introduces some of the terms parents and guardians need to master to navigate the K12 experience. Examples include IEP, 504, Rehab Act, LRE, ADA, IDEA, and OSEP.…