An Autistic Author

Hey, this is Jacob, I've contributed before to the politics and ADHD blogs, but this is a first for me. I do NOT have autism (that I'm aware of). I've had some suspicions in the past, but even if I do ADHD rules my life far more than any symptoms that make me consider Autism. Nevertheless, it has become a strong part of my life. About a year ago, my son was diagnosed. We knew he had ADHD already, but he was far from what I've dealt with and there seemed to be more issues than just ADHD. 

So, I have rewrote this intro so many times I have lost count and I just think I will never be happy with it. My cat died, and I have to say it has been pretty rough this past week, which is why there hasn't been any content out on the blogs.

Hey there! When it comes to building friendships, one thing holds true: communication is absolutely key. As an autistic individual, you may have unique needs and preferences that shape how you interact with others. That's why it's so important to take the time to express yourself and share those needs with your friends and acquaintances. Trust me, it can make a world of difference!

 Although this blog is often aimed at autism, this is something that I feel strongly about, it relates not only to autistic children but also those that are neurotypical. As you may know already from the title we will be talking about locking your child's bedroom door and the impact this has on the child.