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Our journey through late/adult diagnosis Asperger Syndrome/Autism.

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What Would You Want Teachers to Know?

Looking back in hope of moving forward. Yesterday in an ASD support forum somebody asked for advice to include in a package for teachers and group leaders on working with kids with ASD. I had a miserable time in school, so I sent in some thoughts, hoping other kids might avoid what I had goneContinue reading “What Would You Want Teachers to Know?”

Posted bycdtollisJuly 19, 2020Posted inUncategorized1 Comment on What Would You Want Teachers to Know?

A Few Masking Thoughts

In which I try to be brief and honest at the same time. Masking is about altering your behavior to be socially acceptable. This might be physical or verbal. It could be repressing a behavior or putting on a show. Let me say that I am rarely dishonest. I don’t like it and I’m notContinue reading “A Few Masking Thoughts”

Posted bycdtollisJune 24, 2020Posted inUncategorizedTags:maskingLeave a comment on A Few Masking Thoughts

Rain in LA

A low probability event. It’s raining in LA this morning. Usually, chaos ensues. It’s partly that people are not prepared for it and don’t know how to drive in it. It’s partly because the storm drains become instantly overwhelmed flooding roads and intersections. But it’s also very peaceful and gives a different vibe to theContinue reading “Rain in LA”

Posted bycdtollisMarch 10, 2020March 10, 2020Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Rain in LA
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