When You Become Bored with Life on the Spectrum

#ActuallyAutistic Perspective December 9, 2018 December 9, 2018

When You Become Bored with Life on the Spectrum

By Austin John Jones Over the past couple years, I have thought a lot about how bored I get. I have several hobbies: video…

#ActuallyAutistic Perspective September 17, 2018 October 6, 2018

Dance parties on the spectrum

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“you get line dancing, you get the dance trains going on, you get party circles happening, dance-offs, air guitar …” By Austin John Jones…

#ActuallyAutistic Perspective, Mental Health August 14, 2018 August 24, 2018

When your mind and body is a “prison” on the spectrum

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Austin shares what it is like to have a panic attack and wants others to share their experiences. By Austin John Jones What I…

#ActuallyAutistic Perspective July 25, 2018 August 24, 2018

Listening, Communication, and the “Social Barrier” on the Spectrum

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“…if you want to LIVE TO YOUR FULLEST POTENTIAL, and live a good life that you can die being happy with, you need to…

#ActuallyAutistic Perspective June 19, 2018 September 2, 2018

Feeling like a zebra in a group of horses

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How does it make you feel to know you are different from others? By Austin John Jones You ever feel like a black sheep…

#ActuallyAutistic Perspective May 31, 2018 August 22, 2018

Unsteadiness and Insecurity on the Autism Spectrum

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“Maybe if I can skydive, I might someday feel secure enough and steady enough to sit in conversations with people and not play on…

#ActuallyAutistic Perspective, Mental Health May 6, 2018 September 2, 2018

Repetitive behaviors are a way to relieve stress

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By Austin John Jones Last time I talked about an “Over-Fascination with Certain Subjects That Everyone Else Thinks Are Dumb Or Pointless.” Another thing…

#ActuallyAutistic Perspective April 12, 2018 September 2, 2018

Over-fascination with certain subjects that everyone else thinks are dumb or pointless

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By Austin John Jones Austin: “Alright everybody, time to feel excited! And I mean, REALLY EXCITED!” Audience: “About what Austin?!” Austin: “About WHAAAALES!!! WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAALES!!!!!”…