The Autistic Me

Halloween will be spent at home with our daughters. Thanksgiving, too. And Christmas. The holidays join birthdays and anniversaries as events we spend at home. Every year I post to The Autistic Me blog some thoughts on the holidays. I’ve also recorded a couple of podcasts about surviving the chaos of holidays. With the COVID-19 pandemic, this winter holiday season isn’t like what I’ve blogged or spoken about in past years. Check out this episode!

We’ve lived in four states. Now, in Central Texas, we’re home. Central California was the fire and brimstone Hell. Minneapolis was the frozen Nordic Hell. Pittsburgh? The drivers are from Hell. Here outside Austin, we’re enjoying good weather… and not driving. Blog: https://www.tameri.com/autisticme/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/autisticme/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/autisticme   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CSWyatt   Podcast: https://autisticme.libsyn.com/     Check out this episode!

The Autistic Me existed before I became Daddy Scott. Parenthood isn’t easy for anyone. Being foster parents and adoptive parents includes some extra challenges. In this podcast episode, I reflect on our five years as a family. Blog: https://www.tameri.com/autisticme/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/autisticme/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/autisticme   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CSWyatt   Podcast: https://autisticme.libsyn.com/   Check out this episode!

On the first day of class, I usually tell my students I’m not an expert on most topics. When I don’t know something, I admit it. And then, I obsessively try to fill in the gaps in my knowledge. I cannot comprehend not seeking out more information on almost any topic. I’ve looked up some pretty odd things because my ignorance upset me. Autistics sometimes forget that we immerse ourselves in our fascinations. Though I don’t assume everyone shares my interests, I forget that most people aren’t interested in my favorite topics. Blog: https://www.tameri.com/autisticme/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/autisticme/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/autisticme   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CSWyatt   Podcast: https://autisticme.libsyn.com/     Check out this episode!