People with autism relate to God differently in many ways. John 15:15 may be one of the hardest concepts for autistic thinkers to grasp.
The Hardest Lesson
Wholehearted Curiosity
Tropical storms, job rejections, sickness, and spoiled meat. Maybe you’ve had a difficult week too. I’ve felt the frustration, anger, and exasperation that goes …
The Neurodiversity Tax
Recently I’ve read several articles, including one at Life Skills Advocate , on the ADHD or Neurodiversity tax. While this is most prevalent in people …
Wholehearted Lament
It’s that time of year again. As I’m reading through my Bible, I’ve gotten to the book of Lamentations. This is probably my least favorite …
Neurodiversity and the Literal Thinking Trap
For better or for worse, literal thinking is a hallmark of neurodiversity. This can happen for any of several reasons. Sometimes it’s a blessing …
The Problem with Pain: Sensory Processing Disorder
Long before my son was diagnosed with Autism, we knew he struggled with sensory processing issues. Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) affects many neurodivergent thinkers. …
The Social Bubble
Super Bowl commercials, roundabouts, and Myers-Briggs. They all have one thing in common. They exemplify one key aspect of autism and some other forms of …
Neurodiversity and Waiting
Waiting is Hard! It’s true. We’re always waiting on something. Sometimes we wait for big events like vacations or job interviews. At other times …
Kintsugi: The Art of Brokenness
“Everyone who falls on that stone will be broken to pieces; anyone on whom it falls will be crushed.” Luke 20:18 (NIV) Everything Has a …
Neurodiversity and the Art of Listening- Part 2
Note: Earlier this week I published the first part of this blog on Neurodiversity and listening. It focused on problems with auditory attention, and you …