Growing up with Autism without a Diagnosis
When I was born in 1981, autism was not a well-known condition. A few people were known to have it such as Temple Grandin, but it was...
Hello, welcome to Tom's Tidbits. My name is Tom. I have many interests which include roads, numbers, and video games. As you can see another like is my fondness for the color green. Ha! Ha! Almost forgot, I have autism and this will be reflected through my personal insight written in this blog. Thank you for reading
When I was born in 1981, autism was not a well-known condition. A few people were known to have it such as Temple Grandin, but it was...
Check! Check! Check! Checkmate! Chess is an important game to me, as it helped me fit in with peers during schooling, and it also proves...
The day had finally arrived! It was time for my family to get our second Covid-19 vaccination shots. We received our first dose at the...
I grew up with cats. As a baby, my first word was “kitty.” My favorite animal has always been cats. When Mom, my brother, Dave, and I...
Cats! They are generally thought of as pets, and as small furry carnivores that get rid of rodents. There’s a lot more to them though....
Many people have been waiting for Covid-19 vaccinations, and a number of people have been able to get them. I know a few people who have...
My family was in Shippensburg, PA visiting an uncle and aunt. They had a small house on Orange St. While we were visiting Matt and...
There are many different types of card games out there. Some typical games that use a standard deck include War, 500 Rummy, and Hearts....
What do you think of when you hear the words “the college experience?” For many people who were lucky enough to go, they probably think...
By now, January would have to be the most depressive month of the year. It’s the time of year that stores normally are bare, and...
Here is another little piece about Christmas and also the start of my love of a video game series. Mega Man is a popular video game...
The year 2020 wasn’t the best year. I think most people can agree. Though it started with flying colors for me with a trip to Walt Disney...
Wow! It is December already, and I have been making blog posts, since the end of August. With that said, it’s time to write about one of...
On a Thursday night, I stayed at my home alone overnight, for the first time. For the few people who know, I am not counting the time...
Ever wonder on what day of the week your parents were born? There is an easy way to figure out what day of the week any date occurred on...
Autism makes people different. They behave differently in social settings, and they can be bothered by various sensory issues like...
In 2020, my dad and I started working together on projects. This may not seem like a big deal, but before this I didn’t know much about...
People like to take trips. For some, it’s in the afternoon during time off, for others, on the weekend. They simply feel like going to...
The Adam’s County Adult Autism Support Group is the topic of today’s blog post. I have had the group for 6 years now. It is not meeting...
Hello! Today’s post is about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and its “side kick” rituals. OCD is a standalone disorder, but can also...