A Reflective Question to Ponder

12/15/2024

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11/09/2024

Saturday questions to ponder involve taboo/potentially taboo topics. If you respond, please do so with genuine curiosity and kindness.

Is it ethical for parents/caregivers to restrict or control the romantic/sexual lives of autistic people under the premise of “protection?”

1. What assumptions do people have about autistic people’s romantic interests?

2. What assumptions do people have about autistic people’s sexual interests?

3. Are autistic people’s romantic/sexual desires less or nonexistent merely because they are autistic? Why or why not?

4. Is romance and sexuality within the autistic community talked about enough, with enough depth/breadth, or involvement of an appropriate autistic community representation? Why or why not?

11/03/2024

A Reflective Question to Ponder (24-001a):

As an autistic person, how does changing time affect you?

1. Which time change is more challenging - going from standard time to daylight saving time (going forward an hour) or going from daylight saving time to standard time (falling back an hour)?

2. How long does it take you to adjust to the time difference? Why?

3. Are different aspects of your life affected more than others?

4. As the same aspects affected with both time changes or are different aspects affected by the different time changes?

My aim for this post is to foster a fruitful dialogue where people can explore others' perspectives to better understand why they hold those perspectives. All responses are valid, and I ask that this remain a judgement-free zone (this means no personal attacks or derogatory comments). If you leave a perspective, please do ask for others' perspectives. I value and reflect on all responses and may write about my experience with this post but will never identify anyone or use others' comments without express written permission.

10/28/2024

Be sure to check out the latest episode of Beyond Chronic Burnout with Carole Jean Whittington! In this episode I talk about approaching autism and advocacy with curiosity and share insights about my book - A Reflective Question to Ponder: 1,200+ Questions On Autism To Foster Dialogue.

You can get your own copy in print or ebook from Amazon now.

Whether you're a DEIB professional, an advocate, or someone looking to foster deeper connections within your community, this episode offers valuable insights and practical strategies to help you create a more inclusive world. In this enlightening episode of Beyond Chronic Burnout, host Carole Jean W...

09/21/2024

Whenever I check my Amazon dashboard and see that someone has bought my book, I am humbled. I am so honored and appreciative of everyone who’s bought my book - thank you!!!!

If you haven’t gotten your copy, see below for the link.

09/19/2024

We made it to the ‘Ville my Pfriends! Mead and I will be at the Three Legged Goat around 6pm with books and pins available for purchase. Autographs are absolutely free 😁

Thank you to Jim McDonald and Chelsea Robertson for inviting us to open mic night to help promote this book!

I hope to see all my Pflugerville friends there tonight!

09/15/2024

Are you curious to know what’s inside my new book, “A Reflective Question to Ponder: 1,200+ Questions on Autism to Foster Dialogue”?

Here’s the table of contents:

Forward
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Chapter 1: My autistic journey
Chapter 2: Framing autism
Questions 1 – 301
Chapter 2 wrap-up
Chapter 3: Talking about autism
Questions 302 – 560
Chapter 3 wrap-up
Chapter 4: Autism and people
Questions 561 – 684
Chapter 4 wrap-up
Chapter 5: Social Interactions
Questions 685 – 820
Chapter 5 wrap-up
Chapter 6: Autism, support, and services
Questions 821 – 1,052
Chapter 6 wrap-up
Chapter 7: Autism advocacy
Questions 1,053 – 1,225
Chapter 7 wrap-up
Chapter 8: All perspectives are valid
Chapter 9: A relational model to understand neurodiversity
Chapter 10: Rethinking support, disability, and advocacy
Afterward
The Autistic Bill of Rights
About the author

08/16/2024

For several months now (maybe longer), I’ve been living in a dark place. Even as a very open person about being autistic, I do still mask. Thanks to my loving wife and life partner, Mead Harris, I am on the path to healing. I have a long road ahead, but I am finally getting the help I need.

No need for well wishes or prayers - I’ll be fine in due time. Instead, tell those around you how much you care, spread kindness, help those in need without expectations or conditions, say hello to someone you don’t know, and listen to others with genuine curiosity. Help prevent depression (and related) from occurring rather than turning it around once it’s present.

The world needs so much more empathy, less competition, and a massive amount of accepting of differences. There is no one “right” way to exist, experience the world, and interact with others.

Have a peaceful day and live life authentically.

08/09/2024

The first bunch of books is shipping out to readers!!! More to send as well as shipping those who purchased an autographed copy from eBay in the coming days.

If you haven’t gotten yours, what are you waiting for? Go to Amazon or eBay and get yours today (please? 😊).

08/07/2024

Ending my work day on a positive note - autographing books! I have about 20 more to do.

08/06/2024

Guess what just arrived??? The first batch of my book I ordered!!!