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Category Archives: Aspergers
Non-verbal Communication
As an Aspie, I tend to miss a lot of non-verbal communication. I know it’s there, and sometimes I can get a handle on it, but generally all I get is what’s said. I know what non-verbal communication involves – … Continue reading
Posted in Aspergers, Brian
Tagged acting, aspergers, communication, Learning disability, non-verbal communication
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I’m back
Right, sorry for the long absence. Some very serious shit went down at last year’s Edinburgh Festival, which nearly resulted in me completely losing my mind. Anyway – due to my so-called family’s complete inability to empathise with me and … Continue reading
Posted in Aspergers, Brian
Tagged aspergers, breakdown, edinburgh festival, move out
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State of Mind
I am disabled: I have a neurological condition that severely inhibits my ability to recognise non-verbal communication, increases my anxiety in new social situations or with large groups of unknown people. I am not registered as disabled: I claim ESA … Continue reading
Posted in Aspergers, Brian, Equality
Tagged aspergers, disability, Learning disability
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The Marvellous Super Zeroes
How many superheroes with lame powers does it take to change a lightbulb? One, but if you’re smart you’ll do it yourself. The Marvellous Super Zeroes, the latest piece from the Drama & Theatre Crafts workshop at Specialist Autism Services, … Continue reading
Posted in Aspergers, Review, Theatre
Tagged aspergers, Bradford, comedy, sacar, Specialist Autism Services, theatre
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Why?
Here’s the end result of what I started pondering on a few weeks ago. It seems to me, most people tend to go through life vaguely satisfied with how it’s progressing, only seeking to change said progress for what they … Continue reading
Posted in Aspergers, Brian, Philosophy
Tagged analysis, Asperger syndrome, philosophy, questions, Thought
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Women
As I was signing up to another dating site recently, I realised that I don’t actually have many photos of myself, and almost none of me being “normal”. Practically the only photos I have of myself are group shots (not … Continue reading
Posted in Aspergers, Brian, Women
Tagged aspergers, convention, dating, Relationship, women
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Brian
About Me I was born in the Midlands, bred in the home counties, raised in Yorkshire and went to University in Edinburgh, where I studied fencing and drinking at QMUC. I dropped out in May 2000. I returned to Yorkshire … Continue reading
