Introversion | Autism in Our Nest

A Little Give and Take

June 24, 2020June 24, 2020 Autism, Birthday Party, COVID-19, Fun, Gym, High-5!, Introversion, Introvert, Mario, Nintendo, Parent, parenting, pictures, playground, Santa, Social Distancing, Sonic, Special Interests, Vacation, Zoom 22

As an introvert, I liked quarantine. But I realized we had to give up a lot of things. Or, did we?

Nature vs. Nurture and Socialization

January 8, 2020January 8, 2020 Autism, Friendships, High Functioning Autism, Introversion, Introvert, Nature vs Nurture, Parent, parenting, social anxiety, Social Interaction, Social Isolation, Social Skills, Socialization 20

Being a socially anxious introvert, I have often wondered how much of my personality was passed to my kids, and how much their experiences would shape their socialization patterns. Nature vs nurture – who wins?

Socialization and Autism

July 30, 2018July 30, 2018 Anxiety, Autism, basketball, Bobby, Friendships, Inclusion, Introversion, Introvert, playground, Soccer, social anxiety, Social Interaction, Social Skills 29

“As a functional Aspergian adult, one thing troubles me deeply about those kids who end up behind the second door. Many descriptions of autism

Feeling Anxious?

March 19, 2018 Anxiety, Autism, blotch, Extrovert, Introversion, Introvert, Mental Health, social anxiety 14

Oh geez. Why does he always sit like that! Okay, he hasn’t seen me. I can just watch the game from over here. I

“Don’t Look at Me!” Social Anxiety and Me

March 9, 2018 Anxiety, Autism, Highly Sensitive Person, Introversion, social anxiety 19

I have social anxiety. And although I have created a world where I feel safe, I realize the decisions I make are affected by this part of me. Read about this, here!

“You’re Too Sensitive”

November 9, 2017November 9, 2017 Autism, High Functioning Autism, Highly Sensitive Person, Introversion, Sensory Issues, Sensory Processing Sensitivity 16

“You’re too sensitive” is a statement I have heard for years. Recently I discovered information about the Highly Sensitive Person and Sensory Processing Sensitivity. Read more about the whole connection, here!