What an extraordinary gesture of support it is to offer your hand to someone, even for so brief a thing as helping them to their feet. Our hands are so vital to us, and so fragile and sensitive: look to our cousins who put their hands out to grasp their children in a secure fist, look to how we do the same, great paws reaching for tiny ones. It is ( Read more... )

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Bethan's made a post for squealing about Dr Who
Why people with Aspergers seem so awkward around others this is pretty good, actually, and covers a couple of major areas. I will say that I don't have the problem with facial recognition that a lot of ASD people have, but the stuff about the adrenaline rush making you witty is ... very true. The ( Read more... )

HEY GUYS IT'S NEARLY TIME TO EXPRESS YOUR AFFECTION FOR SOMEONE ON THE MANDATED DAY THROUGH THE CAREFULLY COMMERCIAL BARRIER OF TACKY PRESENTS AND IMPERSONAL CARDS!

About three years ago I wrote this: [...] a pretty big step towards acquiring my [heart] is wanting to. Be interested. Want to be near me. If this reads to you like demanding worship ( Read more... )