The Bright Insight Blog

Here, I propose a conceptual framework using two metaphoric constructs: the monotropic autolog and the autotrophic monologue. These concepts draw from both emerging research in neurodivergent cognition and lived experiences of autistic individuals, offering language for phenomena often overlooked or mischaracterized in clinical settings.

What emerges from that work is not perfect harmony. It is rhythm—a negotiated, evolving balance between autonomy and connection.

Every kid is different, and these ideas are easily adaptable, test-out-able, keepable, ditch-able, work wonders for a small time-able...

There it was - finally proof that I was intuiting correctly. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been dismissed or told that I was crazy.