Content Warning: Covid-19, Health Anxiety, Reliving Bad Memories I remember the last day of Secondary School when I was required to wear a uniform (the remaining day being a no uniform day). As I was walking home from my last day of having to wear it, I took off my school tie and threw it … Continue reading Ripping Up My School Jumper, And What The Devil Has This Got to Do With Covid?
Messier 92, An Old Classic Of Astronomy, Emphasis On Old
Saw this much detail even with a bright moon spoiling my fun! So it was a clear night last night, though there was a very bright moon. Though one lesson astronomy has taught me repeatedly, even when I won’t listen, is take what you can get! You’ll like a clear night with a bright moon … Continue reading Messier 92, An Old Classic Of Astronomy, Emphasis On Old
The Tragedy of Autism
Many people will tell you that the lives of autistic people are simply unparalleled tragedy, and they should know, the people who say this are not autistic themselves, and therefore know better than autistic people! But I am here to tell you that these people who don’t speak for autistic people are right. My life … Continue reading The Tragedy of Autism
Yes Coming to Play in Cork Was A Dream Come True
Picked Up This Book At The Concert, It Details the History of the Close To the Edge Album, a Nice Souvenir I am beyond overjoyed to say I got to see Yes perform in the Opera House yesterday. I am a massive prog rock fan, and to see one of the giants of the genre … Continue reading Yes Coming to Play in Cork Was A Dream Come True
My First Ever Autism Post
This post I initially put on Facebook on April 2nd (Autism Acceptance Day) This was my first time ever writing about my experience as an autistic person. So today is Autism Acceptance Day (more commonly known as Autism Awareness Day, but that term is terrible because who the hell isn’t aware of the term autism?), … Continue reading My First Ever Autism Post
The Great Cluster of Hercules
Isn’t This The Cutest Globular Cluster You Ever Did See? So it was a clear night last night, and knowing I might not get another clear night for a while, I went into the shed and dragged out my ten inch telescope. Then I got my pencils and sketch pad, and began astronomy sketching! Astronomy … Continue reading The Great Cluster of Hercules
How Embracing My Autism Helped Me To Sing
Today is June 18th, so to all my fellow autists, I’d just like to wish you a happy Autism Pride day! I admit I’ve nothing prepared for the day, this post was going out soon anyway, but given the relevance of the subject I’ll upload this today. Content Warning: Bullying and Feelings of Self Loathing. … Continue reading How Embracing My Autism Helped Me To Sing
Person First Language, Why It’s Not For Me
So, should I be referred to as an autistic person or as a person with autism? Well, as a person with Irishness and a person with masculinity I would like to give my opinion on this! My own preference is to be called an autistic person, but if somebody says person with autism out of … Continue reading Person First Language, Why It’s Not For Me
The Term Neurotypical Isn’t All That Great, But We Need It For The Time Being
I wanted to talk about the term neurotypical. Some people who might be described as neurotypical have objected to the term, and I actually understand their reasons for feeling that way, but I’m going to argue that for now we need to use that term, but hopefully in time it can be replaced with something … Continue reading The Term Neurotypical Isn’t All That Great, But We Need It For The Time Being
Why Are Autistic People Always Talking About Spoons?
Autistic people tend to talk about spoons a lot. Is it because spoons are useful items that make the act of eating stuff less annoying? While spoons do serve that purpose, that’s not the reason a lot of autistic people talk about spoons. Let me explain. The term “Spoon Theory” was coined by Christine Miserandino, … Continue reading Why Are Autistic People Always Talking About Spoons?
Ponderings Of An Autist 