“How To” articles written with the Autistic in mind. This is a continuing series. Feel free to let us know of useful topics, and definitely correct us whenever we give wrong information.
“Ordering fast food is a daunting task if you’re autistic, one of those bizarre abilities NT’s exercise without raising a sweat but cannot explain logically… could I explain how to order fast food in a way other autistics would find useful? Well, I’d like to try.”
“It doesn’t take too sharp an eye to see that many Autistics lack a certain amount of clothing-savvy. Maybe we don’t see any reason for it. This viewpoint has some merit; if your clothing protects you from the weather and from indecent exposure laws, why bother further?”
The next step in assembling your signature style.
“On the heels of our big hit, “How to Order Fast Food,” readers have asked that we take a closer look at one of the other chores that can cause a great deal of consternation for some folks: the intricacies of dealing with the typical filling station.”
These are so great. They are practical for those on the spectrum AND they help foster compassion for NT’s in the extended family and community at large! Wanted you to know I referenced you in my post about preparing my son for his ocean baptism. More on that soon. http://autismunplugged.blogspot.com/2008/05/teaching-mundane.html