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That explains a lot.

Was one of the first reactions I got. Including the curiosity to know more about autism. Mixed with denial, because fully acknowledging, would be equivalent to admitting ones…

It´s official, now.

high-functioning autism – partially compensated [ hochfunktionaler Autismus – in teilkompensierter Ausprägung ]

OM MANI BÊMÊ HUM

OM [ Der Klang und Schwingung des Universums, in ursprünglicher Gestalt ] MANI PEME [ Die Kostbarkeit der reinen und perfekt geformten Lotusblüte ] HUNG [ Der Wunsch…

It´s really fine. I am fine. Peas are fine.

Usually, I am pretty good at pretending to be all right. But you are probably sensing, that life is NOT FINE right now. I am a tough little…

The same, as usual.

Efficiency. I can save a lot of time if I´m eating the same thing every day. Plus it provides this sweet, comfortable feeling that only a well established…

Simply, wired in another way.

For me, being autistic doesn’t mean I am disabled. My nervous system is just working differently – meandering all over the place and laser focused at the same…

So proud of myself.

I did it, I was at my second appointment and got the results for the initial screening with the AQ and EQ test. Pointing out my autistic tendencies.

Move your body and engage in your special interest.

I have to admit, trying to keep my emotional balance during this turbulent times is extremely difficult. I miss smiles. So, the question I have to ask myself is: What…

Don´t go with the flock.

The incorrect way through Ikea – or any other big furniture store. This is a short guide for autistic people or anyone, who is interested in getting things…

high-functioning

In my case functioning – low or even high – looks like this: I know tools and techniques to manage everyday duties and appear to be normal in…

What do you need?

This question always hits me hard. I am not used to it. No one ever asked me this, when I was I child. I had to adapt to…

Give me the big hammer.

I am busy assembling furniture and this foto is proof. It´s kind of telling. Because who would be interested in taking pictures of a few random tools? Me,…

Why do you write this blog?

Amanda made me do it. She actually pushed me, but she was not the main cause. The thing is, most times I am not able to articulate myself…

big dreams

If you want something great, you´d better get used to change. This year I will focuse on my improvement as a daily practise. I know this is not…

too sensible

I have to cut all the labels off, really. If I buy clothes, the first thing I do at home is to remove all the tags. I can…