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Another key feature of my autism is my inability to compartmentalize. What is compartmentalizing, or compartmentalization? “In psychology, compartmentalization is defined as a defense mechanism where someone suppresses their thoughts and emotions. It is not always done consciously but this can often justify or defend a person’s level of engagement in certain behaviors.” An exampleContinue reading “I do not compartmentalize”

I know I have autism from a document that says that I have Landau-Kleffner syndrome, but lists other possible diagnoses to what I have. Amongst that list, autism is on the list. My life has been a reflection of autistic qualities. I was a late speaker. Verbal autistics tend to be late speakers. My sisterContinue reading “How do I know I have autism?”