hypersensitivities

Jeanne tells the story of autism in women

Jeanne Pons 02/27/2026 No Comments

Today I’m introducing the “Crossed Spectra” category. The goal: to give the floor to other people concerned. Spectrum & Cycles is not meant only to let me tell my whole life story, but also to share other experiences, just as embodied, raw, and unfiltered. I therefore invited my friend Jeanne to speak and explain in detail what autism in women looks like and to share her lived experience. (And I disclaim all responsibility for her touches of humor in the titles — I did ask her to include some!)

À la une Autism

Autism: Understanding and living as an autistic person

Florent 02/27/2026 No Comments

In the collective imagination, an autistic person is someone who is calm, withdrawn, asocial and, for some, exceptionally good at mathematics. Television stereotypes do little to dispel these ideas. Many still have Rain Man in mind, with its autistic character stopping in the middle of the road when the light turns red. The reality, however, is very different. Autism is a spectrum and expresses itself differently in each individual. Following my series of articles describing autism, it is time to produce a summary article addressing it in its full complexity.

Interludes Journal

Interludes: Cambodia #2 — From crisis to laughter

Florent 11/19/2025 No Comments

It’s now been a week since I arrived in Cambodia — just as I mentioned in my first article, the day before leaving. This is actually my return to the country, where I previously completed a humanitarian internship and lived among Cambodians, fully immersed in their culture and way of life. This time, I arrived with a small group of friends. For the first few days, we chose rest mode and discovery of the capital: four days in Phnom Penh, and a scooter trip to Skuon — the town of tarantulas — about one hour away. Perfect for October (Halloween season) and for triggering gag reflexes in the faint-hearted. These interludes serve as a breath of air in my blog — and as a way of sharing an experience that is far more sensory than it first appears.

hypersensitivities

Jeanne tells the story of autism in women

Autism: Understanding and living as an autistic person

Interludes: Cambodia #2 — From crisis to laughter

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Jeanne tells the story of autism in women

Autism: Understanding and living as an autistic person

Oh, hi there 👋

Just a letter — from me to you.

Oh, bonjour 👋

Juste une lettre, de moi à toi.