Autism
April 6th: Are you able to drive? If so, was it difficult to learn? What was difficult about it? If not, do you use any alternatives? I learned to drive pretty easily, and got comfortable with very quickly. I really love the communication system of traffic laws and signs, and
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April 5th: What was school like for you, or what is it currently like for you if you are still in school? Elementary, high school, post-secondary? Riffing about my experience in education as an undiagnosed autistic person. Autie-J — 30 Days of Autism Acceptance 2021
Autism
April 4th: Are there any topics regarding autism that you feel don’t get discussed enough? Autie-J — 30 Days of Autism Acceptance 2021
Autism
April 3rd: How do you feel about dating/romantic relationships? Have you dated in the past/are you currently in a relationship/do you eventually want one? Do you feel that your experience of autism/stereotypes around autism and relationships impacts this? I met my partner 1998, and we will
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April 2nd: Post your redinstead photos today. Alternatively, you could talk about what autistic pride/autism acceptance month means to you. I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately. For me, at least recently, acceptance has meant personal acceptance. I spent time after my diagnosis getting to know my
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April 1st: Introduce yourself. Talk about who you are as a person. Your age, hobbies, special interests, family, etc. Anything you feel comfortable sharing. Hi! I’m Peter. I just turned 50 this year. I live in Des Moines with my partner and our two children, both of whom are