The Pragmatic Aspie

Living well with Asperger's Syndrome
by Liane Holliday Willey, Ed.D.

Holiday Inertia: Where Did My Normal Go?

Holidays can be biting and isolating, but you can find your way back to a happy normal. Read More

Visual Memories are Great! Well, Sometimes...

Visual memories can set you free to explore your best times or chain you to recall your most difficult moments. Here's help to help you make the most of what you remember. Read More

Betrayal: Can We Get Over It?

Betrayal is hard to forgive and forget, but for the sake of our well-being we have to try and do both. Read More

Changing for Happiness

Even the tiniest change can bring big happiness to your life. Read More

Aspie Talk: Perseveration or Conversation?

Perseverating interests can be great conversation pieces. Read More

Fake Friend Real Friend

Enjoy people whenever you can, but take caution to never get lost in your desire for friendship. Read More

Are You an Accident Waiting to Happen?

Bilateral coordination and poor motor planning skills make it difficult for people with Asperger syndrome to navigate the physical world without injury. Supports provided in this article help an Aspie have fun and stay safe while the mind / body connection learns to do some real connecting! Read More

I Love You, Wait, Are You Dangerous?

Because we female Aspies aren’t super savvy when it comes to picking would-be mates, I’ve listed a few red flag warning signs to look out for when looking for a partner. Read More

Supporting Elder Aspies

As we impatiently wait for the community to spread its protective wings over Aspies of all ages, we individuals need to act now to deliver solace to our exceptional elders. Read More

What About Our Aspie Elders?

Eventually, Aspies grow up and when we do, we have a whole new range of challenges that will need to be met with new kinds of support and different sets of coping skills. Read More

Liane Holliday Willey, Ed.D., is an autism consultant, speaker, and author of books including Pretending to be Normal: Living with Asperger's Syndrome.

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Pretending to Be Normal: Living With Asperger's Syndrome
Image of Asperger Syndrome in the Family Redefining Normal: Redefining Normal
Asperger Syndrome in the Family Redefining Normal: Redefining Normal
Image of Asperger Syndrome in Adolescence: Living With the Ups, the Downs and Things in Between
Asperger Syndrome in Adolescence: Living With the Ups, the Downs and Things in Between
Image of Safety Skills for Asperger Women: How to Save a Perfectly Good Female Life
Safety Skills for Asperger Women: How to Save a Perfectly Good Female Life