Kensie666
@kensie666.bsky.social
Autistic. Clinical psychology masters degree student. Social advocacy.
This! In some cases, a family may seem ABA necessary. Who are we to judge whether the harm outweighs the benefits? Our job is to provide the facts and trust families to make the decision that is best for them. Sometimes, there aren't any good options on the table...
Now, being the parent of a high-support autistic son, I realize that these families are often desperate & almost always under-supported. I realize that they often have no choice but ABA therapy. I realize that it is traumatic to have supports denied by uncaring insurance companies. 8/
December 16, 2024 at 3:51 PM
This! In some cases, a family may seem ABA necessary. Who are we to judge whether the harm outweighs the benefits? Our job is to provide the facts and trust families to make the decision that is best for them. Sometimes, there aren't any good options on the table...
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Are you looking for something new to read or want to discover more about being Autistic?
The Autism Books by Autistic Authors Project has a great collection of books written about and related to Autism by Autistic authors. Led by @autisticbooks.bsky.social
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The Autism Books by Autistic Authors Project has a great collection of books written about and related to Autism by Autistic authors. Led by @autisticbooks.bsky.social
autismbooksbyautisticauthors.com
The Autism Books by Autistic Authors Project
autismbooksbyautisticauthors.com
December 16, 2024 at 9:07 AM
Are you looking for something new to read or want to discover more about being Autistic?
The Autism Books by Autistic Authors Project has a great collection of books written about and related to Autism by Autistic authors. Led by @autisticbooks.bsky.social
autismbooksbyautisticauthors.com
The Autism Books by Autistic Authors Project has a great collection of books written about and related to Autism by Autistic authors. Led by @autisticbooks.bsky.social
autismbooksbyautisticauthors.com
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They said: “You’re overthinking it.”
They meant: “I’m done thinking about it.”
They meant: “I’m done thinking about it.”
December 15, 2024 at 11:33 PM
They said: “You’re overthinking it.”
They meant: “I’m done thinking about it.”
They meant: “I’m done thinking about it.”
So excited to read this later!
Day 14
Neurodiversity Affirming Autism Resources with @commonsenseslt.bsky.social
Eating & drinking don't happen in a vacuum. There's a lot of sensory stuff going on. Support curiosity & conversation. Consider interoception. Great article here from Kelly Mahler
www.kelly-mahler.com/resources/bl...
Neurodiversity Affirming Autism Resources with @commonsenseslt.bsky.social
Eating & drinking don't happen in a vacuum. There's a lot of sensory stuff going on. Support curiosity & conversation. Consider interoception. Great article here from Kelly Mahler
www.kelly-mahler.com/resources/bl...
December 16, 2024 at 12:27 AM
So excited to read this later!
Why is this so hard for people 🙄🫥🤔
If you're a non-Autistic person
& an Autistic person is telling you about something they experience, or struggle with,
and it resonates with you...
PLEASE,
🚫 Don't say: "Well, we're all a little Autistic."
✅ Do say: "I find that relatable!"
we are asking you nicely, plz plz stop saying that.
& an Autistic person is telling you about something they experience, or struggle with,
and it resonates with you...
PLEASE,
🚫 Don't say: "Well, we're all a little Autistic."
✅ Do say: "I find that relatable!"
we are asking you nicely, plz plz stop saying that.
December 16, 2024 at 12:26 AM
Why is this so hard for people 🙄🫥🤔
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“Nothing About Us Without Us” means that autistic people need to be involved whenever autism is discussed. This page outlines what ASAN thinks about many different topics related to autism:
What We Believe - Autistic Self Advocacy Network
Our Motto: What is “Nothing About Us Without Us”?“Nothing About Us Without Us” means that autistic people need to be involved whenever autism is discussed. When non-autistic people make decisions…
buff.ly
December 16, 2024 at 12:25 AM
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Do you know that non-speaking autistic children and adults understand the words you say? Yes, so don't talk in their presence like they don't. And don't baby-talk to them or ask stupid questions. It is condescending, demoralising and deeply damaging to their sense of self worth.
December 15, 2024 at 12:55 PM
Do you know that non-speaking autistic children and adults understand the words you say? Yes, so don't talk in their presence like they don't. And don't baby-talk to them or ask stupid questions. It is condescending, demoralising and deeply damaging to their sense of self worth.
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Kindness matters.
But kindness does not = justice.
Civility counts.
But calling for civility is not the humane response to injustice.
Justice is.
Love is essential.
But love is not a passive, weeping bystander.
Love puts in work.
- Rev. Dr. Bernice King
But kindness does not = justice.
Civility counts.
But calling for civility is not the humane response to injustice.
Justice is.
Love is essential.
But love is not a passive, weeping bystander.
Love puts in work.
- Rev. Dr. Bernice King
November 29, 2024 at 11:05 AM
Kindness matters.
But kindness does not = justice.
Civility counts.
But calling for civility is not the humane response to injustice.
Justice is.
Love is essential.
But love is not a passive, weeping bystander.
Love puts in work.
- Rev. Dr. Bernice King
But kindness does not = justice.
Civility counts.
But calling for civility is not the humane response to injustice.
Justice is.
Love is essential.
But love is not a passive, weeping bystander.
Love puts in work.
- Rev. Dr. Bernice King
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Two kindergarteners are in critical condition after a gunman opened fire in a KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM in California today and it isn’t even on the front page of the news sites.
WTF have we allowed ourselves to become?
WTF have we allowed ourselves to become?
December 5, 2024 at 10:35 PM
Two kindergarteners are in critical condition after a gunman opened fire in a KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM in California today and it isn’t even on the front page of the news sites.
WTF have we allowed ourselves to become?
WTF have we allowed ourselves to become?
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When we explain the concept of monotropism to our clients it’s often like a lightbulb has gone on. It can explain so much!
If you're Autistic / ADHD/ AuDHD you're more likely to be monotropic (Garau et al. 2023)
www.researchgate.net/publication/...
Find out more: monotropism.org
www.researchgate.net/publication/...
Find out more: monotropism.org
December 5, 2024 at 4:39 PM
When we explain the concept of monotropism to our clients it’s often like a lightbulb has gone on. It can explain so much!
There are so many things here that people aren't considering when they make that first statement.
Such as, autism is a spectrum and there is no "one right way" for it to appear.
As well as, as adults, we have a lot more control over our environment, which can allow us to be much more regulated.
Such as, autism is a spectrum and there is no "one right way" for it to appear.
As well as, as adults, we have a lot more control over our environment, which can allow us to be much more regulated.
Don't: "You don't seem Autistic. I have a little cousin who -"
Do: "I'm surprised and maybe I don't understand. Would you consider telling me more about what being Autistic is like for you?"
Do: "I'm surprised and maybe I don't understand. Would you consider telling me more about what being Autistic is like for you?"
November 25, 2024 at 4:00 PM
There are so many things here that people aren't considering when they make that first statement.
Such as, autism is a spectrum and there is no "one right way" for it to appear.
As well as, as adults, we have a lot more control over our environment, which can allow us to be much more regulated.
Such as, autism is a spectrum and there is no "one right way" for it to appear.
As well as, as adults, we have a lot more control over our environment, which can allow us to be much more regulated.
We are all interdependent to some degree, and that is a good thing. We need to stop treating people who have higher support needs as if they are not their own person.
Even if you depend on others-
You still have the right to be treated as an
INDIVIDUAL
Disability #DisSky #disabilityjustice
You still have the right to be treated as an
INDIVIDUAL
Disability #DisSky #disabilityjustice
November 25, 2024 at 3:55 PM
We are all interdependent to some degree, and that is a good thing. We need to stop treating people who have higher support needs as if they are not their own person.
This is an amazing graphic!
As leaders, we cannot be silos. Our role is to enable the collaboration/connections that mean our teams can play to their specialist strengths but operate as part of a bigger collective whole. @jillgeisler.bsky.social suggests 8 actions for leaders: hfma.org/leadership/l.... Graphic: Julie Woodard
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November 25, 2024 at 3:49 PM
This is an amazing graphic!
Please and thank you!
Tim Walz needs a podcast to help get us through the next 4 years.
Do you agree?
Do you agree?
November 25, 2024 at 3:48 PM
Please and thank you!
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Please and thanks. Can anyone see me? 🥹
A LOT of artists are doing Black Friday sales this year. Like, way more than I've seen in years past. That tells me that SO many of us need people buying our art. Please please please buy from artists in the coming weeks and consider us throughout the year when purchasing gifts.
November 25, 2024 at 7:00 AM
Please and thanks. Can anyone see me? 🥹
For real though, if I hear you say we are all a little autistic we will be having a talk about how harmful and wrong that statement is.
Don't: "We're all a little Autistic. It's a spectrum."
Do: "I find that relatable. I wonder what other common and differing experiences we have!"
Do: "I find that relatable. I wonder what other common and differing experiences we have!"
November 25, 2024 at 3:46 PM
For real though, if I hear you say we are all a little autistic we will be having a talk about how harmful and wrong that statement is.
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Author: Jessica Jocelyn
“behind every late diagnosed woman is a little girl who knew this world was never made for her but could never explain why.”
#autism #adhd #audhd #neurodivergent #actuallyautistic
“behind every late diagnosed woman is a little girl who knew this world was never made for her but could never explain why.”
#autism #adhd #audhd #neurodivergent #actuallyautistic
November 24, 2024 at 2:21 AM
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That role can at times protect us from harm in the moment, but it also harms us over time.
Responses from the Autism Community Support Survey-a thread 🧵⬇️
“Some of us are privileged enough to be able to mask and hide our autism, but it doesn't mean we're okay.
It just means we've been trained to play a role.(cont)
Learn More about Aut2Ask: bit.ly/Aut2ask
#AutRes #autism #support
“Some of us are privileged enough to be able to mask and hide our autism, but it doesn't mean we're okay.
It just means we've been trained to play a role.(cont)
Learn More about Aut2Ask: bit.ly/Aut2ask
#AutRes #autism #support
Autism Supports (v.2)
An autistic led community. The community of Aut2Ask members are aut’ers (otters) 🦦
We need each otter.
It's about connecting and having our stories heard.
With the hope and goal that we will be heard ...
bit.ly
November 22, 2024 at 8:25 PM
That role can at times protect us from harm in the moment, but it also harms us over time.
This needs to be talked about more. Getting an accurate diagnosis needs to be more accessible.
Autistics are >9x more likely to die by suicide
>13x if you're a woman / AFAB
>28x if you're a child
These rates go up when unidentified as Autistic
Identifying Autism in people without intellectual disability is medically necessary
Lives are at stake.
I'll repeat it as many times as I have to.
>13x if you're a woman / AFAB
>28x if you're a child
These rates go up when unidentified as Autistic
Identifying Autism in people without intellectual disability is medically necessary
Lives are at stake.
I'll repeat it as many times as I have to.
Why Suicide Is All Too Common Among Autistic Adults
Suicide rates are extremely high among autistic adults. Reevaluating the way workplaces, families, and friends relate to the support needs of autistic adults might be the answer.
www.psychologytoday.com
November 22, 2024 at 8:22 PM
This needs to be talked about more. Getting an accurate diagnosis needs to be more accessible.
In case you weren't sure what my stance is #CeasefireForGaza 🇵🇸
November 22, 2024 at 8:20 PM
In case you weren't sure what my stance is #CeasefireForGaza 🇵🇸
If you are looking for neuro affirmative information about autism this is a wonderful resource.
Not sure what autism is? Want better awareness?
Here is a FANTASTIC resource- with many self diagnostic pre screening tests!
#autism #autismawareness
#EduSky
embrace-autism.com
Here is a FANTASTIC resource- with many self diagnostic pre screening tests!
#autism #autismawareness
#EduSky
embrace-autism.com
November 22, 2024 at 8:16 PM
If you are looking for neuro affirmative information about autism this is a wonderful resource.
Nothing about us without us!
A thought on how to create a genuinely neuroaffirmative practice: screen all training offered and REJECT if it isn’t neuroaffirmative. I don’t just mean the language; I mean the concepts, assumptions and desired outcomes. Ask if neurodivergent people were part of the design of the training.
November 22, 2024 at 8:11 PM
Nothing about us without us!
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"Held on the floor for over 30 minutes… Removed from class and put in a separate room. Devastating."
This is the reality for too many children. Restraint and seclusion cause harm. It’s time for accountability and change. #DyingForAnEducation #AgainstRestraint
This is the reality for too many children. Restraint and seclusion cause harm. It’s time for accountability and change. #DyingForAnEducation #AgainstRestraint
November 22, 2024 at 7:54 PM
"Held on the floor for over 30 minutes… Removed from class and put in a separate room. Devastating."
This is the reality for too many children. Restraint and seclusion cause harm. It’s time for accountability and change. #DyingForAnEducation #AgainstRestraint
This is the reality for too many children. Restraint and seclusion cause harm. It’s time for accountability and change. #DyingForAnEducation #AgainstRestraint