Category Archives: NT/AS relationship

Sometimes I cringe: Leaning into my discomfort

Posted on April 13, 2013 by

Sometimes I read something that I’ve written long ago – and I  cringe. Sometimes I am tempted to change a few words to reflect what I know now. But there is a usefulness to this. It is a way of … Continue reading →

Posted in ablism, acceptance, ASD, Aspergers, Autism, being wrong, Big sister, diversity, handling discomfort, Neurodiversity, NT sibling, NT/AS relationship, perspective of others, prejudice, privilege | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Welcoming Your Dissent: A Poem

Posted on January 8, 2013 by

I am striving to listen to respond to the message I need to be welcoming to your dissent There has to be room for dissent… or the ‘yes’ is meaningless Honouring you your self-determination is not about what is easier … Continue reading →

Posted in Autism, Autism Poem, NT/AS relationship, Parent, poem, poetry, relationships, self-advocacy, Silence | Tagged , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

Nurturing Neurodiversity: I cannot stop the Sea

Posted on December 8, 2012 by

Again and again come waves on the beach sometimes rhythmic and predictable soothing in their meter the iambic pentameter of life Then crash and tumble you are hit with the tide the rogue happening that caught you unaware there is … Continue reading →

Posted in acceptance, ASD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Poem, Neurodiversity, NT/AS relationship, poetry, support | Tagged , , , , , | 11 Comments

Aspie/NT Relationships: An adult perspective on conflict resolution & listening

Posted on December 8, 2011 by

I am neurotypical (NT)… H’s dad, the Amazing Craig, is not. We are learning so much about ourselves from our experiences with H. We are affected deep to our core – and we have learned amazing skills to use with … Continue reading →

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