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The Articulate Autistic
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Autistic Communication Translator/Author of “Before You Fire Them” - Out Now|Pissed-off Liberal 💙
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The Articulate Autistic @articulateautistic.bsky.social · Jul 22
I'm SO thrilled with the early reviews of my new book!

"This book is a godsend!"

"This book will revolutionize your understanding of your autistic employees in an afternoon."

"This book isn't just a primer; it's a bridge."

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#Autism #ActuallyAutistic
Early Reviews of "Before You Fire Them" by Jaime A. Heidel - The Articulate Autistic
Before You Fire Them is the latest translation guide by autistic author, Jaime A. Heidel. Understand your autistic employees like never before!
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#Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #AuditoryProcessing #Neurodivergent
"My subtitles, I can't hear without my subtitles!" Graphic of Velma from the Scooby-Do show on her hands and knees, searching for her glasses
January 4, 2026 at 2:41 PM
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#Autism #ADHD #AuDHD #ActuallyAutistic #Introvert #Neurodivergent #Meme
When they start adding more people to our plans Emoji of a slightly-smiling face with one eye in the middle of a twitch
January 3, 2026 at 10:08 PM
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#Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #Neurodivergent #Disability #InvisibleDisability #ChronicIllness
Some disabilities look like this... Graphics of a woman in a wheelchair, a man missing a limb, and another man using a seeing-eye dog and others look like this... Graphics of 3 people standing without any visible accessibility aids This means you never know who has a disability that you can't see
January 3, 2026 at 2:41 PM
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“So, You Don't Know Right From Wrong?” - A Common Misconception About Social vs Moral Awareness Among Autistic People

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“So, You Don't Know Right From Wrong?” - A Common Misconception About Social vs Moral Awareness Among Autistic People
Is it morally wrong or socially uncomfortable?
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January 2, 2026 at 10:08 PM
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A Permanent Residence in the Uncanny Valley - Face Blindness From an Autistic Perspective

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A Permanent Residence in the Uncanny Valley - Face Blindness From an Autistic Perspective
We're not pretending we don't know you, we don't recognize you.
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January 2, 2026 at 2:41 PM
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#StrangerThings #StrangerThingsFinale #StrangerThingsMemes
YOU’RE STUCK IN THE UPSIDE DOWN. CHOOSE 3 PARTNERS YOU WANT WITH YOU. … ID: Photo of “Stranger Things” cast members, left to right: Eleven, Mike, Hopper, Max, and Dustin. Second row, left to right: Steve, Eddie, Robin, Jonathan, and Murray]
January 1, 2026 at 7:13 AM
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Mastering One Social Expectation Doesn't Mean Your Autistic Loved One Will Suddenly Know Them All

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Mastering One Social Expectation Doesn't Mean Your Autistic Loved One Will Suddenly Know Them All
One social situation is one social situation.
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December 31, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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Please Be Very Specific When Making a Request of An Autistic

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Please Be Very Specific When Making a Request of An Autistic
"There's dog poop on the floor."
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December 31, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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“What Did I Do Wrong?” - A Book That Breaks the Traumatic Cycle of Communication Misunderstandings Between Autistic and Neurotypical People

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“What Did I Do Wrong?” - A Book That Breaks the Traumatic Cycle of Communication Misunderstandings Between Autistic and Neurotypical People
One copy at a time.
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December 30, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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Can you relate?

#Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic
THEM: SCHOOL IS THE BEST TIME OF YOUR LIFE AUTISTIC PEOPLE: Image shows a graphic of a sad little creature with spiky red hair and a white apron
December 30, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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Autistic love 🥰
Pictures of Wall E and Eve holding hands Text says “autistic love isn’t loud It’s consistent “
December 30, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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Why Your Autistic Loved One Doesn’t Pick Up the Phone

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Why Your Autistic Loved One Doesn’t Pick Up the Phone
The prospect of talking on the phone is just too overwhelming.
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December 30, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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Your Autistic Loved One Doesn’t Know What You’re Reacting To, and It’s Causing Trauma

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Your Autistic Loved One Doesn’t Know What You’re Reacting To, and It’s Causing Trauma
"What did I do wrong?"
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December 29, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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#Shark #Funny #Meme
If you get bitten by a shark, bite it back. You'll still probably die, but the shark will be like, "lol what" Shark swimming in the ocean
December 29, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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7 Natural Autistic Traits You’re Mistaking for Arrogance

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7 Natural Autistic Traits You’re Mistaking for Arrogance
We don't know what you're reacting to
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December 29, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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Detroit style pizza existed decades ago.

People had Autism decades ago.

ADHD was a thing decades ago.

YOU WERE JUST A VERY UNAWARE CHILD DECADES AGO
December 28, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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#NewYear #TaylorSwift #Meme
me still processing 2020 2026 next week Taylor Swift looking into a mirror while another version of her glares from behind
December 28, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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Wrote and published my second book! www.thearticulateautistic.com/before-you-f...
December 28, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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#Funny #Meme
Me: "I need to get my life together" Also me: Graphic image of a big reclining on a bed while staring at its phone
December 28, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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#Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #Meme #Funny #Neurodivergent
Being autistic in a neurotypical world be like... An octopus tries to fit into a clamshell
December 27, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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The Expert Ally explains why mainstream school is often a traumatizing experience for autistic children, and how to make it easier.

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Why Mainstream School Often Traumatizes Autistic Children - Interview With The Expert Ally - Jaime A. Heidel - The Articulate Autistic
The Expert Ally explains why mainstream school is often a traumatizing experience for autistic children, and how to make it easier.
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December 26, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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Is your autistic loved one purposefully not reciprocating in conversations with you, or is something getting lost in translation?

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#Autism #ActuallyAutistic #Neurodivergent
Why Your Autistic Loved One Doesn’t Appear to Reciprocate in Conversation - Jaime A. Heidel - The Articulate Autistic
Is your autistic loved one purposefully not reciprocating in conversations with you, or is something getting lost in translation?
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December 23, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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Autistic people communicate differently from their neurotypical counterparts. Here's why career advancement should not depend on socializing

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#Autism #Business #Career #Job
Why Autistic Career Growth Should Not Depend on Socializing - Jaime A. Heidel - The Articulate Autistic
Autistic people communicate differently from their neurotypical counterparts. Here's why career advancement should not depend on socializing
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December 22, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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Love this list!

#Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #AutismMom #Neurodivergent
Reframing Neurodivergent Traits Learning to view natural traits positively is a crucial step toward radical acceptance and learning to work with your brain, rather than against it. Demanding → Decisive Impulsive → Spontaneous Stubborn → Persistent Clingy → Loving Bossy → Leader Restless → Active Neat Freak → Orderly Defiant → Courageous Fixated → Focused Demanding → Assertive Shy → Introspective Impractical → Innovative Rigid → Precise Picky → Discerning Fearful → Cautious Goofy → Joyful Hyper → Energetic Nosy → Curious Impatient → Eager Sneaky → Inventive Moody → Passionate Talkative → Outgoing Emotional → Empathetic Anti-social → Introvert Dramatic → Expressive Rash → Intuitive Loud → Exuberant Unrealistic → Creative
December 21, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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Autistic Masking isn’t lying.

It’s what you build when the world teaches you that being yourself isn’t safe.

Unmasking isn’t tearing that down overnight.

It’s slowly learning where you no longer need the armour.
December 21, 2025 at 4:44 PM