While there has been significant progress in understanding autism, there are still many aspects of the condition that are not well understood. Here are some examples of the least understood things about autism.
‘How do I make other people happy if I am an autistic adult?’ … autism and happiness
There’s a lot of debate in the autistic community whether we should make other people happy or not, and whether they should first make us happy or not. However, some people are really desperate to make others happy, they mail to me and ask for advice. So I think it’s only fair that I answer that question, of course with the knowledge that every autistic is different and unique.
Celebrate your love in your own way … autism and valentine
14th February is traditionally Valentine’s Day, a day on which love is celebrated. In this blog, I will describe how I see it, experience it, and express it to others.
At the end of the day, it’s all about that … autism and daily life
A short text on my daily life and what’s important for me
On ‘we need to change society not autistic people’ … autism and stigma
In this article I write on the question if the primary onus should be a societial change of attitudes and behaviours, rather than on autistic people to cope with stigma:
Finding happiness with autism: how a (moderate) positive outlook can make a difference
How can autistic people find happiness? This article tries to focus on a moderate positive outlook, not forgetting to recognise the full life experience, can make a difference.
Why ‘you don’t look autistic’ is not always a compliment !
Why ‘you don’t look autistic’ is not always a compliment to me !
10 Reactions to the disclosure of my autism
10 different reactions to the disclosure of my autism diagnosis, for example with ‘I am autistic’. This list is of course incomplete
From one obsession to another… autism and obsessions
A short text on how my life is still mostly dominated by my obsessive interests but the way I deal with them has changed.
What can I do to better serve autistic customers? … autism and shopping
How can I better serve autistic customers? Sometimes sales people ask me this question. In this blog I try to explain what would help my wife and me to improve our shopping experience.
The European Autist 