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The Autistic Writer: Executive Dysfunction

Executive dysfunction is common among Autistics. It is often defined as follows: “a behavioral symptom that disrupts a person’s ability to manage their own thoughts, emotions and actions.” That sounds quite involved, but really it is a collection of symptoms and difficulties that impede one’s ability to make and follow through on plans and thoughts …

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The Autistic Writer: Results and Black Holes

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The Autistic Writer: Idea Storms

Once again it’s important for me to point out that very little of what I mention in this series is unique to Autism alone. Being on the Spectrum is a combination, or perhaps a coalition of traits and tendencies, and certain disabilities, depending. And it varies by each individual. And being a writer that is …

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The Autistic Writer: An Ideal Reader

Author’s are often advised to identify their “ideal reader.” This aids in both writing and marketing one’s work. In flux but with largely consistent set of traits, an ideal reader is a fictional focal presence within and throughout an opus of work. And they are not random, or shouldn’t be. An author’s ideal reader should …

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The Autistic Writer: Experimental Fiction

A few years ago I took up oil painting. Actual painting. That is to say no classes or research or practicing of specific techniques. After years of wondering what it would be like to paint with oils on a canvas, I bought the equipment and just started slathering paint on. I have enjoyed it ever …

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