Self portrait in side profile view, muted monotone orange-brown palette, with a large rainbow dragonfly over the ear giving off an iridescent glow. Dragonfly is one of the symbols used to represent AuDHD, combined Autism & ADHD
Happy Autism Awareness month! <3 #ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD
I was recently asked if Autism Speaks has reformed to the point of being a good organization.
I'm still seeing some iffy stuff, like claims that ABA is all better now and elevating problematic voices. But does anyone have any good sources or information? #AskingAutistics #ActuallyAutistic
Below I am including something written by Gemini, to bring together a co-authored response to a co-authored article written by @jamesgerman.bsky.social and Claude AI (his typist/assistant).
r.flora.ca/p/letter-to-...
#ActuallyAutistic
A vertical meme featuring a grainy, black-and-white sketch of the Mothman—a famous cryptid from West Virginia folklore—with large feathered wings and glowing red eyes—positioned in the center. The background is a blurry, multicolored "tie-dye" pattern of red, blue, green, and yellow. Bold white text with black outlines at the top and bottom reads: " "It’s Autism Awareness Month Yall about to become very aware of me." At the top of the image Instagram handle, cuddlycryptids, is shown.
@autistics #ActuallyAutistic chef’s kiss…
https://www.instagram.com/p/DWtqdLMEUEq/
"People in power have talked a lot about autism over the last year. But they have not talked about autistic people’s rights at all."
Folks, this is what happens when people are talked about, instead of listened to.
#Autism #ActuallyAutistic
#AutismAcceptanceMonth
For me, autism looks like recognizing people by voice more than face. Faces changes. Hairstyles change. Voices usually stay the same. Plus, there is no need for eye contact when you rely on voice. #actuallyautistic #AutismAwarenessMonth #nd
RE: https://mastodon.social/@filmfreak75/116348213444554307
@autistics #ActuallyAutistic one should never apologize for being “a fact bitch”
How do people make a social context or group or culture more accessible to Autistic people?
#actuallyAutistic @actuallyautistic
Colorful infinity symbol representing autism awareness with text highlighting April as Autism Awareness Month by Family Voices.
April is Autism Awareness Month! It's a great time to learn more about #autism from #actuallyautistic people. Our friends at the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network have a great resource to help. Check it out! https://autisticadvocacy.org/about-asan/about-autism/
#autismspeaks #neurodivergent #actuallyautistic #boycottautismspeaks #autisticpride #neurodivergency #aŭtistarevolucio
Check out the first page of Cloudscape’s next graphic novel! It’s an autobio about growing up autistic by #actuallyautistic, Matthew J.R Nielsen
Follow the kickstarter page (www.kickstarter.com/projects/clo...) to be notified at launch!
More of the valley life. Stardew Valley that is, of course. Live now with the kindly Jas. twitch.tv/ElMagnificoGames #StardewValley #ActuallyAutistic #VTuber
Many autism therapies have as their goal to make autistic children “normal,” or “indistinguishable from their peers.” 1/3
#Autism #autistic #ActuallyAutistic #AutismAcceptance #Acceptance #autismacceptancemonth
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#Autism
#ADHD
#AuDHD
#neurodiversity
#neurodivergence
Being #ActuallyAutistic doesn't make you an 𝖆𝖗𝖘𝖊𝖍𝖔𝖑𝖊!
Sophia @KeruboSK Being neurodivergent means you've said "I told you this would happen" more times than you can count. Not to be right. Just because you genuinely couldn't understand why no one else saw it.
I'm an indigo and I'm #ActuallyAutistic. being an indigo is like believing in God for me. It's no different than any other Religious practie.
How do you end therapy as a client? It’s often an uncomfortable often talked about dilemma between client and therapist. I’m interested to know your thoughts. 💡
#neurodivergent #therapistsontiktok #relationship #adhd #autism #adhddoctor #adhdhack #adhdtips #actuallyautistic #autismtesting
#ActuallyAutistic adults who demand justice, fairness, & equality
(& are derided by "normal" folks as being "mentally ill" for said demands - my TRUE 2014 story by an "EAP counselor" for a #SickCareForProfit corporation)
have *NOT* conceded that view as a foregone conclusion.
🫂 🙂
my autistic ass when i don't do my usual morning shit because i have to be somewhere just after waking up so i take my breakfast with me to the place and five hours later i wonder why i'm feeling hungry already when i almost never experience hunger...
#actuallyautistic #autism #autisticadult
![[011] - Am I Happy? Am I Sad? Let's Talk About Alexithymia!](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:6mv7xyitdynrjzhnqpdszzk5/bafkreid2xbd3p4f7ffjcuzktikjlt4aig2cikuz2z4tifv52o7333csxsm)
In my #autism assessment, the psychologist asked me what made me "joyful". I stopped and thought about it, realizing in that moment that I didn't know what "joy" meant.
Let's talk a bit about #alexithymia today!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xD2j...
#ActuallyAutistic #ASD
I read "A Life in Too Many Margins" to Bean and she highly recommends it; especially the chapter about her.
#ALifeInTooManyMargins #BookSky #QueerLit #Books #Disability #ActuallyAutistic 🌈📚️
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Could use a #BodyDouble for while I eat. I have food I just need a human on a call.
#MutualAid #MAVoid #Disability #ARFID #ActuallyAutistic #ADHD #MA #ChronicIllness
Facebook conversation between two redacted users. black redacted user: Oh look the first person diagnosed with autism, Donald Triplett. Born in 1933 and diagnosed in 1943. What's that about autism not existing in the 80s again? Blue redacted user: were you there? so how do you know it's true!
Context: this woman claimed autism didn't exist in the 80s. I point out the first person diagnosed with autism who was born in the 30s and diagnosed in the 40s.
She responses with the most ridiculous argument ever! #ActuallyAutistic
For me, autism looks like noticing beauty everywhere. When I go for a walk, I'm likely to look left, right, up, down. There are interesting things to see all around--especially at a lake--and I want to see them all. No, I haven't lost anything. Yes, I am okay. #actuallyautistic #AutismAwarenessMonth
