I just found out I’m autistic. What do I do now? CaptainQuirk Autism/Asperger's 19 February 2018 14When I first found out I was autistic, I didn’t take it well. (Spoiler alert- things have changed a lot...
I asked my followers to share the most ridiculous “autism causes” they’d ever heard. Brace yourselves. CaptainQuirk Autism/Asperger's 17 January 2018 22Once in a while, I invite Autistic Not Weird’s Facebook community to contribute to my articles. Most of the time,...
My response to “you’re not REALLY autistic, are you?” CaptainQuirk Autism/Asperger's 8 January 2018 26I went through most my teaching career without talking about my Asperger Syndrome. I imagined every negative outcome; people questioning...
Five Tips for Handling Low Self-Esteem and Worthlessness CaptainQuirk Autism/Asperger's 23 November 2017 9This is a big one, guys. And it’s time for me to stop procrastinating and face my past. Those who...
We need to stop saying “we’re all a little autistic” CaptainQuirk Autism/Asperger's 2 October 2017 33A few years ago, I was the only diagnosed autistic staff member in a special school. The rest of the...
Asperger Syndrome and Religion: Reconciling Logic with Faith CaptainQuirk Other 24 September 2017 24‘I just can’t understand how someone with a maths degree and a brain like yours can believe in God’, a...
The balance between helping autistic people and doing it for them (and how to get it right) CaptainQuirk Autism/Asperger's 12 June 2017 4During my work in special education, one story that really stuck with me involved a sixteen-year-old girl who came to...
50 Pretty Big Facts About Autism CaptainQuirk Autism/Asperger's 30 April 2017 16After this album of pictures got over 3,000 shares on Autistic Not Weird’s Facebook page [all links open in new windows],...
A survival guide for Year Sixes preparing for their SATs (from an autistic teacher) CaptainQuirk Autism/Asperger's 30 March 2017 6There are so many advice articles out there for parents. This one’s for children. In particular, this is for...
Why autistic people struggle with comfort zones, and what can be done about it CaptainQuirk Autism/Asperger's 19 February 2017 5I’ll admit it: this is one article I procrastinated the hell out of. Because it’s painful on a personal level....
11 Painful Diary Quotes from my Worst Years (and what I learned from each of them) CaptainQuirk Autism/Asperger's 11 January 2017 21What’s the best thing about keeping a diary through the bad years? Someday you read it back and realise how...
I’m ever so sorry. I really DON’T look autistic. CaptainQuirk Autism/Asperger's 22 September 2016 49*DANGER- this article contains enormous doses of sarcasm, irony, and may contain nuts.* I know we’re not supposed to judge...
Anger and growing up: ten tips to beat it CaptainQuirk Autism/Asperger's 17 June 2016 9Some years ago, I smashed up our family’s shower head because it wasn’t doing what I wanted. Looking back, I probably...
What to do when your family doesn’t accept autism CaptainQuirk Autism/Asperger's 9 March 2016 51“My parents don’t accept that I am (or my child is) autistic. What should I do?” This question ranks pretty...
How do I stop my child using autism as an excuse? CaptainQuirk Autism/Asperger's 22 February 2016 28I didn’t expect to be asked this question as often as I have been. It’s a tricky one to even...
A plea to the autism community, from one of your own CaptainQuirk Autism/Asperger's 31 January 2016 63IMPORTANT NOTE- I wrote this article way back in 2016. Some of my opinions and perspectives have changed immeasurably since...
We asked children across the autism spectrum: “What do you love most about life?” Here are their answers. CaptainQuirk Autism/Asperger's 19 January 2016 18Note- this article has now been adapted, improved tenfold, and turned into a book! Information about it can be found...
Five ways to damage autistic children without even knowing CaptainQuirk Autism/Asperger's 4 January 2016 183Yep, uncomfortable title. But sadly, these are subjects that I feel we have a responsibility to talk about. Today, I’m...
30 translations for people who struggle with hints CaptainQuirk Autism/Asperger's 26 December 2015 28Disclaimer: this article contains a lot of tongue-in-cheek humour that’s not to be taken seriously. And if I know anything about...
How I put anxiety in its place CaptainQuirk Autism/Asperger's 19 October 2015 27This article’s been a long time coming. And it’s not just for autistic people. When I wrote the growing...
