A personal inquiry into 10 great ideas that I cherish the expanding of cognitive possibilities, seen from the viewpoint of the author of this text As an autistic adult, I’ve come to understand that the way I see, think about, and interact with the world is profoundly different from the norm. This divergence has shaped my philosophyContinue reading “10 Great Ideas of Autistics”
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Understanding the Predictive Brain: Absolute Thinking in a Relative World — A Personal Perspective
Photo by Joe Hepburn on Unsplash As an adult with autism and a person with lived experience, I found Peter Vermeulen’s book “Autism and the Predictive Brain: Absolute Thinking in a Relative World” to be a compelling read. It provided me with new insights into how my brain functions. These insights are not only scientifically intriguingContinue reading “Understanding the Predictive Brain: Absolute Thinking in a Relative World — A Personal Perspective”
Autistic Happiness: Living Positively with Autism
Photo by Samuel Myles on Unsplash Starting any task unprepared often leads to chaos for me. This chaos manifests as discouraging jumbles of words and thoughts, and sometimes results in binge eating, impulsive book purchases, or losing hours of sleep. However, with adequate preparation, many things become achievable. Initially, I sought answers by asking countless questionsContinue reading “Autistic Happiness: Living Positively with Autism”
Embracing neurodiversity as an autistic adult beyond medical and identity politics
As an autistic adult I embrace the rich, complex nature of autism beyond medical and identity models and advocate for an inclusive neuroharmonic society. Photo by Sam Jotham Sutharson on Unsplash As someone living with autism and deeply involved in its discourse through both personal experience and academic scholarship, I challenge the conventional narrative that framesContinue reading “Embracing neurodiversity as an autistic adult beyond medical and identity politics”
Unsung Minds: The Untold Stories of Autism Beyond the Spotlight
This post shares the stories of remarkable but lesser-known individuals with autism. It introduces Sophie, an astronomy enthusiast, Alex, a talented artist, Lena, a dancer with aspirations in philosophy, Pedro, a technical craftsman and beer enthusiast, Emma, a lawyer advocating for neurodiverse individuals, Will, a knowledgeable gardener and financial advisor, and several others, each with unique talents and passions.
Autism and Predictive Brain Theory: A Personal Perspective on a Complex Theory”
Photo by Daniel Öberg on Unsplash In the fascinating world of neuroscience and psychology, autism is often discussed through various theoretical frameworks. One of the most fascinating to me these days is the ‘Predictive Brain Theory’. This approach provides insights into the unique way in which people with autism experience and interpret the world. As someoneContinue reading “Autism and Predictive Brain Theory: A Personal Perspective on a Complex Theory””
The Intense World of Autism: Reviewing ‘What I Want to Talk About
‘What I Want to Talk About’ by Pete Wharmby, an autistic author, offers a deep exploration of life with autism, focusing on special interests, childhood, coping mechanisms, and the importance of acceptance. The book lacks scientific grounding, is repetitive, and may have limited appeal outside the UK autistic community. However, it provides valuable insight into an autistic individual’s world.
The European Autist 