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Autism an' Weight Troubles: An Overlooked Hurdle

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Autism an' Weight Troubles: An Overlooked Hurdle In a world where folks reckon everything’s gotta be picture-perfect, an’ everybody’s expected to be up an’ at ‘em, trainin’ like a wild stallion, lots o’ folks with autism wrestle with weight problems. But is it ‘cause they’re lazy? Heck no. I got me a sister, an’ she’s over 40, yet she’s competed in world-class sports. Now, I might even be more spry than her some days, but never had a chance to be no top athlete. An’ it ain’t ‘cause I’m held back by no physical trouble or lack o’ effort. I’ve always liked stayin’ active, especially as a young’un when I took a shine to snow, winters, an’ skiin’ out yonder. My folks, they were always movin’ an’ shakin’, takin’ me out on hikes through thick woods an’ hills, all sorts o’ rugged land. We sure saw some sights together. Back when I was knee-high to a grasshopper, I went ahead an’ signed myself up for ski trainin’, but boy, did I get a rude awakenin’. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t ...
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From Misunderstanding to Empowerment

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Autism and Bullying As a person with autism, I've experienced firsthand how difficult it can be for others to understand me, and for me to understand them. We autists struggle with understanding social codes, which can lead to misunderstandings and unfortunate situations. It's especially sad because we are often harmless, kind, and highly intelligent people. A prime example of society's ruthlessness is Greta Thunberg, who has faced intense bullying after becoming known for her fight against climate change. Many of her opponents have used her autism against her. Her situation highlights how difficult it can be for us autists to be understood and respected. I, too, have experienced extensive bullying from both classmates and colleagues. School Experiences In middle school, I was small and insecure, and no one knew about my diagnosis until the end of the final year. The discipline and teaching methods at this school were also not suited to autism (ASD). High school was also a ...
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World Autism Day, April 2nd

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  Many folks are interested in or know that there are people with autism today. But did you know that autism has its own logo and that we on the spectrum also have our own awareness day? They say, "If you've met one person with autism, you've only met one person with autism," because we on the spectrum are as diverse as any other neurotypicals. Perhaps that's why autism logos come in so many different colors and symbolize a puzzle with many different pieces, yet all fitting together. World Autism Day is an internationally recognized day celebrated every year on April 2nd. The day was designated by the United Nations General Assembly and adopted on November 1st, 2007. The goal of the observance is to encourage member states of the United Nations to take action to increase awareness about individuals with autism worldwide. "Light it Up Blue" is a slogan you may hear during the month of April. This campaign encourages people to light up their homes with blu...
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From Solitude to Self-Discovery: A Path Unveiled

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  In my childhood, I often found myself isolating, preferring to read Donald Duck alone rather than play with other kids. Not because I didn't want to join in, but because the social aspect of play was hard to grasp, and I often felt clumsy. It seemed safer to keep to myself. Even on family outings and events, I'd bury myself in magazines and books while other kids tried unsuccessfully to get me involved in activities. Despite the isolation, I was incredibly chatty. The world seemed puzzling, so I'd kick off every conversation with "why this and why that?" My questions could range from the most peculiar topics, and I'd collect facts that other kids my age might not care about. For instance, I was obsessed with snowfall records in Tromsø in 1997 and the extremely mild winter in Southern Norway in 1998. There probably weren't many in my class worrying about melting glaciers when they were 10 years old. I wondered if I was different from the other kids, but I...
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Navigating the Terrain Through Autistic Eyes

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  I come from a family that's above average fascinated by orienteering and outdoor life. Both in days of yore and in more recent times, we've racked up plenty of achievements in various outdoor pursuits, something both me and my family take pride in. But as an autistic person, it hasn't always been easy keepin' up with the family's pace. This is probably because us folks on the spectrum tend to struggle with sleep and often have poor fine motor skills (which I make up for with some mighty fine gross motor skills!). But on the bright side, I'm good at keepin' myself on my feet! My autism has also given me some unique characteristics and advantages. For instance, I have a unique ability to navigate and read the landscape, something I believe I can thank my autism for. Facts from maps stick in my mind like they're from an encyclopedia, and if I've been on a hike somewhere once, well, I remember every single nook and cranny! And I've probably surpris...
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