Update: this article has been updated with more current statistics as of April 2020. Most of us have heard the saying "All cats are autistic." Usually it's meant as a joke, but there is a hint of truth to it. I see a lot of behaviors in my cat that I recognize in myself. In … Continue reading Explaining Autism: With Cats
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High and Low: Functioning labels
High and low. High functioning. Low functioning. I am told that there is nothing between. You are either one end or the other. There is no middle ground. High "You don't even look autistic," a stranger tells me. I spend the next day observing myself. I check my facial expressions. Am I supposed to not … Continue reading High and Low: Functioning labels
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