The Girl with the Curly Hair - Asperger's and Me

I learned about pathological demand avoidance, a pattern of behavior that is still up for debate in the ASD world but that for me represented a seismic OS update. It explained why I would unfailingly refuse to do something when asked, and why a demand or request would trigger an overwhelming sense of panic and certitude that I would only disappoint

Moving through life, Autistics face a maddening predicament: if we give voice to our needs, ask questions when we’re confused, seek help with hard tasks, or make any kind of move to address our sensory complaints, we are accused of being obstinate troublemakers. Yet when we internalize society’s message that our bodies and minds are a problem, and

Autistic children and adults alike are encouraged to start conversations with other people, to ensure they are being fair toward others, to share things with other people, to think from another person’s point of view, and to put a great deal of effort into mind reading another person’s interests and emotions. Where do the Autistic person’s interest

In her books, Weil describes the autist’s paradox: at the same time both longing for and shunning social life.