Hello folks! The idea for this post came to me while I was brushing my teeth this morning and thinking about how much easier it is since realising I'm allergic to artificial mint flavouring. It turns out that your mouth isn't supposed to feel like it's on fire! Nor is it normal to stand at… Continue reading I May Be An Idiot, But I’m Not Stupid
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Paula And I Talk About Autism… ft. My Ex-Girlfriend?
Hello and welcome to episode 7 of the I Don't Sound Autistic podcast! This is part 2 of my chat with Paula, and this time we actually talk about autism! We cover topics such as how she feels as an allistic (non-autistic) person involved in helping with social media, to mental health, to our idea… Continue reading Paula And I Talk About Autism… ft. My Ex-Girlfriend?
1 Year Anniversary!!!
https://videopress.com/v/sOpZ03s1?preloadContent=metadata Hello folks and welcome to an extra special video post because today the blog turns 1-year-old! I don't usually wear a tie around the house, but I thought I'd put a bit of effort in! I just wanted to say a huge thank you for all the support and engagement I've had with the… Continue reading 1 Year Anniversary!!!
Why You Should Care About Dinosaurs
Press play to hear an audio version of the post Hello folks! Today's topic of choice is special interests, namely what they are, what mine are, and how they differ from casual hobbies. Let's get started! It's no secret that my biggest special interest is dinosaurs. I'm an absolute sucker for a hadrosaur. One of… Continue reading Why You Should Care About Dinosaurs
What Constitutes A Pretzel?
Hello folks! This is episode 6 of I Don't Sound Autistic and I am very excited to have you back! My guest on this episode is my good friend, Paula, and we talk about all sorts of things but don't quite manage to get onto autism. The second part of the conversation (the part including… Continue reading What Constitutes A Pretzel?
Bloody Periods
Press play to hear an audio version of the post Hello Folks, today's post may be most useful for those of us who get periods, but even if you don't I would still recommend reading this because why not! When we're talking about autism, one of the most well known traits is an aversion to… Continue reading Bloody Periods
To Mask Or Not To Mask
Press play to hear an audio version of the post Hello Folks. I decided that today is a fine day to talk about masking. It's a term I have used reasonably often, but have perhaps given less explanation as to what it is than it warrants. Put simply, masking is the act of changing your… Continue reading To Mask Or Not To Mask
Mindfulness Doesn’t Help With Bear Attacks
Press Play to Hear an Audio Version of the Post Hello folks. Let me start off by saying that I know this post will be a little controversial, as I know how strongly some people feel about the topic we are talking about today. The topic? Mindfulness. Before I say anything, I want to acknowledge… Continue reading Mindfulness Doesn’t Help With Bear Attacks
Who Am I?
Welcome back to episode 4! This time I am joined by absolutely no one, as time was not on my side in the past couple of weeks. Instead, this is a shorter episode where I just explain who I am, in case you are new, and I give some information about what the podcast actually… Continue reading Who Am I?
Quiz: Which Autism Conspiracy Are You?
Hello folks, I thought today was a great day for another quiz! First and foremost, I want to point out that this quiz is entirely satirical and everything from here on out should not be taken seriously. That said, I am sure you are all wondering which of the many autism conspiracies you should help… Continue reading Quiz: Which Autism Conspiracy Are You?
I Don't Look Autistic 