Grateful to Ave Astra for publishing this poem, that is really special to me as it outlines ideas of #neuroqueering the spaces where most connections and thus opportunities are made, which are currently incredible #neurotypical
#ActualAutistic #AutieType #poetry #LoudReading

Being #actualautistic I don't like the term "severe".  You should specify what severe symptoms the person has.

A graphic titled "@jennipher's January 2026 Reads" featuring a grid of 10 book covers with star ratings overlaying the bottom right corner of each. Top Row: • Made in Manhattan by Lauren Layne: 2.0 stars • The Last Neanderthal by Claire Cameron: 1.0 star • The Heir Apparent by Rebecca Armitage: 3.0 stars • Everyone is Lying to You by Jo Piazza: 4.0 stars Middle Row: • How to Read a Book by Monica Wood: 4.0 stars • The Pull of the Stars by Emma Donoghue: 3.5 stars • Patricia Wants to Cuddle by Samantha Allen: 5.0 stars • The Three Lives of Cate Kay by Kate Reed Petty: 4.0 stars Bottom Row: • Bluebird Day by Megan Abbott: 3.0 stars • Just Watch Me by Lior Torenberg: 5.0 stars The image features a clean, light-blue header and a minimalist design with a small book-stack icon in the bottom right corner.

A reading data summary titled "@jennipher's January 2026 Wrap-Up" from The StoryGraph. Summary Statistics: • Books Read: 10 • Total Pages: 3,362 • Average Rating: 3.45 stars • Average Book Length: 309 pages • Average Time to Finish: 2 days Highest Rated Reads: • Just Watch Me (5.0 stars) • Patricia Wants to Cuddle (5.0 stars) • The Three Lives of Cate Kay (4.0 stars) Reading Progress Graph: A line graph titled "Pages read" showing daily activity throughout January. It shows frequent, sharp peaks of reading activity, with several days reaching between 300 and 400+ pages read in a single day, interspersed with shorter periods of rest.

A detailed infographic titled "@jennipher's January 2026 Wrap-Up" showing reading habits and genre breakdowns. Top Row (Charts and Percentages): • Fiction/nonfiction: A solid pink pie chart showing 100% fiction. • Page number: A pie chart split exactly in half—50% of books were under 300 pages, and 50% were between 300 and 499 pages. • Format: A solid light-pink pie chart showing 100% digital reading. Bottom Section (Genre Bar Graph): A horizontal bar graph titled "No. of books" showing the following genre distribution: • Contemporary: 6 books • LGBTQIA+: 3 books • Historical: 2 books • Literary: 1 book • Thriller: 1 book The StoryGraph logo is in the bottom right corner.

My work focuses on the power of focused interests for autistic female well-being. This is partially rooted in my own monotropism centered on books and the joy and peace I get from reading.

Here is what that looked like for me in January. ❤️📖

#ActualAutistic #Monotropism #BookSky

Finding My Flow: Why AI is My Newest Special Interest and Greatest Ally - A Way Illuminated A late-diagnosed autistic dad shares how AI became a "digital partner" to help him find his flow with SEND paperwork and life's complex tasks

New Blog Post: Finding My Flow 🌊

I’m diving deep into why AI has become my newest special interest and my greatest neurodivergent ally.

Check it out: awayilluminated.com/finding-my-f...

#ActualAutistic #AuDHD #Neurodivergent #AI #SpecialInterest #ActuallyAutistic

My memory of family Christmas TV in the 70s and 80s was my dad deciding what we watched and often falling asleep.

You couldn’t read a book or go off to your room as that was anti-social.

Hitting 16 and being able to go pub was sweet release from a hostage situation.

#ActualAutistic #Masking

What is Autistic-Centered Therapy? — Matt Lowry, LPP Therapy geared towards non-autistic people (allistic people) often does not work for autistic people. Because our brains are different, we require a different approach. That’s where Autistic Centered ...

“…there's often complex trauma that must be addressed & working on healthy #AUTISTIC coping skills… Autistic #therapy (IME) can only be done well if the #therapist is also autistic.”

As an #ActualAutistic #AuDHD therapist, I heartily concur. Our work preserves necessary autistic #stims & joy! 🤸‍♀️🫟💃🏻🕺🏻

I'm pleased to see the press presenting #autism-positive perspectives to counter the serial killer's propaganda-

But would be more delighted if press were to seek out and solicit opinions of #ActualAutistic individuals vice parents and allies

#Autistic people have voices even where non-verbal

Hi. #ActualAutistic who has an Aut husband and daughter and, as I say, know lots of Auties. Sitting quiet and minding your own business is not the same as purposefully fogging someone. You don’t need to be verbal to offer support. This thread is about abusive behaviour not mutism.

I'm autistic and I know what Nazi salute is.
Sound off against South African Nazi.
#NaziPunksFuckOff
#ActualAutistic
#FuckMusk

As an #ActualAutistic person I know how much sensory issues increase with age.   Being overly tuned into strange smells and noises can be hard.

However, it can be helpful.  You can detect coolant leaks before anyone else, for instance.  Still, it can be annoying too.

VRoid had an update and I decided it was time to update my avatar. 
#hyperonline #vroidstudio #pixie #vtuber #envtuber #otaku #weeb #introvert #actualautistic #toycollector

My month of being mainly in the office is over.

I am cream crackered!

The noise and the bright lights and the interaction is tiring.

But nothing is as tiring as the masking. And my workplace is very progressive.

I can have a lie in tomorrow.

#ActualAutistic

Our Boss does a video message every week. I asked if we could have a transcript sent out too because automated CCs on YouTube are rubbish. This would make the videos more accessible. They did that. I take great pleasure in seeing other staff popping into that document. #ActualAutistic #Dyslexic

An #Autistic #SurvivalTip for going grocery shopping! As an #ActualAutistic I have trouble being in crowded areas that are full of people and loud! So I love using my #AirPodsMax even with #ANC off they help! Also go when it is less busy and I also love small independent grocery…

Dear Festival organisers,

Can you provide a map in advance please?

You have an accessibility section on your website. Knowing there are accessible bogs etc is fab but it helps to know where everything is before I arrive.

Thank you.

#ActualAutistic

Saw Dara Ó Briain performing new stuff in New Malden yesterday.

Hence tired today.

And got choir concert tonight.

And have to go into the office tomorrow.

And an all dayer on Sunday.

I think I need a day off. From people. #ActualAutistic

I am in the office every day this week. First time since March 2020.

I am very tired. So much noise. I thankfully only have a 15 min commute.

Home working is an absolute gift. #ActualAutistic