Marie Porter

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On Autistic “Super Powers”

I think that a lot of the problems people have with the idea of autism as a super power is the idea that it elevates the autistic person above everyone else, rather than the super power being about this one particular aspect of them that is special.

Sepia-toned photo of a small child with short dark hair, seen from behind, running.

Running Away: Autism and Elopement

I’d like to say that “elopement” is a ridiculous term. Right up there with “differently abled,” IMHO. It’s running away. It’s wandering. Call it what it is!

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