I thank my autism for many things… Read the rest of this entry »

When people think of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) they commonly confuse it with the self injury or suicidal tendencies of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) or with the voices of schizophrenics. Read the rest of this entry »

A lot of people believe they can’t produce art or that what they produce is ‘crap’. From which perspective? Read the rest of this entry »

In one of my books, The Jumbled Jigsaw, I presented a range of conditions commonly collectively occurring in those with autism and Aspergers. I was asked about the differences between an Aspergers (AS) ‘fruit salad’ and an Autism ‘fruit salad’. Read the rest of this entry »

Try this:

Willie’s version
Frank Sinatra – My Way (1969)

Da’s version
Elvis Presley-My way

Angel’s version
Robbie Williams – My Way

Marnie’s version
The Sex Pistols – My Way

Donna Williams, BA Hons, Dip Ed.
Author, artist, singer-songwriter, screenwriter.
Autism consultant and public speaker.
http://www.donnawilliams.net

I acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Owners of this country throughout Australia, and their connection to land and community.

A selection of my signed Limited Edition art prints are up for sale for a limited time on Ebay. Read the rest of this entry »

It was 1995. Kimberly Gerry Tucker first entered my life quietly through a door in a cute living doll’s house in Connecticut. I was a newly published author on a publishing tour in the US and in Connecticut for my first ever public lecture at Trinity College. Kimberly was an undiagnosed Aspie with Selective Mutism and severe social anxiety. She was towering and I felt very short in her presence. Read the rest of this entry »

Most people will experience the loss of their mother at some point in their lives and most will cry at the loss of someone they at least at some time in their life, bonded with. Read the rest of this entry »

Awesome

Reflection, shared giggles, and dimples.
Rose petals, snowed and fragrant fall on her head.
Tomatoes straight from the vine, exploding with flavor and juice.
Bees like mini helicopters buzz, buzz around lemon blossom. Read the rest of this entry »