The Spirited Thrifter
@spiritedthrifter.bsky.social
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Special education, OT, AU, ADHD, ECSE, books, thrifting, and funny stuff though I’m currently sad and also mad #spirited.
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Special education, OT, AU, ADHD, ECSE, books, thrifting, and funny stuff though I’m currently sad and also mad #spirited.
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Autism is not a disease.
You can’t cure autism.
"Some people don’t care what we want. They want a cure for autism, and they spend a lot of time and money looking for it. This is bad for autistic people. People should spend time and money helping us live good lives."
Words by @autisticadvocacy.org.
You can’t cure autism.
"Some people don’t care what we want. They want a cure for autism, and they spend a lot of time and money looking for it. This is bad for autistic people. People should spend time and money helping us live good lives."
Words by @autisticadvocacy.org.
September 30, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Autism is not a disease.
You can’t cure autism.
"Some people don’t care what we want. They want a cure for autism, and they spend a lot of time and money looking for it. This is bad for autistic people. People should spend time and money helping us live good lives."
Words by @autisticadvocacy.org.
You can’t cure autism.
"Some people don’t care what we want. They want a cure for autism, and they spend a lot of time and money looking for it. This is bad for autistic people. People should spend time and money helping us live good lives."
Words by @autisticadvocacy.org.
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We need to reframe how we understand autism. It's not a behavioral issue — it's a systems-level neurobiological difference. Supporting autistic individuals means supporting the entire nervous system.
September 1, 2025 at 1:54 AM
We need to reframe how we understand autism. It's not a behavioral issue — it's a systems-level neurobiological difference. Supporting autistic individuals means supporting the entire nervous system.
Patty Shulka at the @region4esc.bsky.social conference is simply the best! Thank you for this very special video for a special student, Ryan. You made his day!! #R4EarlyLearning
July 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Patty Shulka at the @region4esc.bsky.social conference is simply the best! Thank you for this very special video for a special student, Ryan. You made his day!! #R4EarlyLearning
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“Every time you think of calling a kid ‘attention-seeking’ this year, consider changing it to ‘connection-seeking’ and see how your perspective changes.” —Dr. Jody Carrington, Psychologist
#education #teachers #EduSky
#education #teachers #EduSky
May 29, 2025 at 9:28 AM
“Every time you think of calling a kid ‘attention-seeking’ this year, consider changing it to ‘connection-seeking’ and see how your perspective changes.” —Dr. Jody Carrington, Psychologist
#education #teachers #EduSky
#education #teachers #EduSky
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Everyone should have this cookbook! Whether you are ND yourself with food aversions or a NT trying to cook for one, this book is the clearest guide to how to navigate that I have come across. This screenshot is on our fridge for all food related conversations. The food also tastes great!!
May 20, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Everyone should have this cookbook! Whether you are ND yourself with food aversions or a NT trying to cook for one, this book is the clearest guide to how to navigate that I have come across. This screenshot is on our fridge for all food related conversations. The food also tastes great!!
We need an Extreme Home Makeover type show but instead of a makeover you just fix all the little things that need doing in a weekend. Please. #signmeup @hgtv.bsky.social
April 18, 2025 at 11:03 PM
We need an Extreme Home Makeover type show but instead of a makeover you just fix all the little things that need doing in a weekend. Please. #signmeup @hgtv.bsky.social
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Our statement about RFK’s dangerous lies about a “cure” for autism was featured on Rachel Maddow last week.
“When top officials spread misinformation about autism, autistic people suffer.”
www.youtube.com/watch?si=-Kw...
“When top officials spread misinformation about autism, autistic people suffer.”
www.youtube.com/watch?si=-Kw...
April 14, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Our statement about RFK’s dangerous lies about a “cure” for autism was featured on Rachel Maddow last week.
“When top officials spread misinformation about autism, autistic people suffer.”
www.youtube.com/watch?si=-Kw...
“When top officials spread misinformation about autism, autistic people suffer.”
www.youtube.com/watch?si=-Kw...
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In 2013, the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual) made a change allowing someone to be diagnosed with both Autism and ADHD.
Despite the commonality of co-occurrence, a person could only be diagnosed with one or the other prior to 2013.
Some current diagnostic prevalence changes are due to that.
Despite the commonality of co-occurrence, a person could only be diagnosed with one or the other prior to 2013.
Some current diagnostic prevalence changes are due to that.
April 14, 2025 at 3:19 AM
In 2013, the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual) made a change allowing someone to be diagnosed with both Autism and ADHD.
Despite the commonality of co-occurrence, a person could only be diagnosed with one or the other prior to 2013.
Some current diagnostic prevalence changes are due to that.
Despite the commonality of co-occurrence, a person could only be diagnosed with one or the other prior to 2013.
Some current diagnostic prevalence changes are due to that.
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✨Creating neurodiversity-affirming environments in schools ✨
Free public lecture by @thewoodbug.bsky.social
See details below, from @autisticrealms.bsky.social 👇
Free public lecture by @thewoodbug.bsky.social
See details below, from @autisticrealms.bsky.social 👇
Becky Wood is giving a free public lecture (in Edinburgh and online) on 'Creating neurodiversity-affirming environments in schools', Monday, April 28, 4 - 5pm.
education-sport.ed.ac.uk/cyp-hub-stew...
education-sport.ed.ac.uk/cyp-hub-stew...
CYP Hub Stewart Alan Robertson Public Lecture: Creating Neurodiversity-affirming Environments in Schools
This public lecture, co-hosted by the Children and Young People Thematic Hub and the Centre for Research in Education Inclusion and Diversity (CREID), is part of the Stewart Alan Robertson Lecture Ser...
education-sport.ed.ac.uk
March 29, 2025 at 7:38 AM
✨Creating neurodiversity-affirming environments in schools ✨
Free public lecture by @thewoodbug.bsky.social
See details below, from @autisticrealms.bsky.social 👇
Free public lecture by @thewoodbug.bsky.social
See details below, from @autisticrealms.bsky.social 👇
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✨🎬 Fidgeting & stimming are often misunderstood 🎬✨
Occupational therapist @saskiagrassie.bsky.social created ‘School for Fidgets’ showing "the relationship between fidgeting, self-regulation, learning & wellbeing from the child & young person’s perspective"
Pls watch & share 👇
youtu.be/-dj0YMiuwyo
Occupational therapist @saskiagrassie.bsky.social created ‘School for Fidgets’ showing "the relationship between fidgeting, self-regulation, learning & wellbeing from the child & young person’s perspective"
Pls watch & share 👇
youtu.be/-dj0YMiuwyo
youtu.be
March 3, 2025 at 7:23 AM
✨🎬 Fidgeting & stimming are often misunderstood 🎬✨
Occupational therapist @saskiagrassie.bsky.social created ‘School for Fidgets’ showing "the relationship between fidgeting, self-regulation, learning & wellbeing from the child & young person’s perspective"
Pls watch & share 👇
youtu.be/-dj0YMiuwyo
Occupational therapist @saskiagrassie.bsky.social created ‘School for Fidgets’ showing "the relationship between fidgeting, self-regulation, learning & wellbeing from the child & young person’s perspective"
Pls watch & share 👇
youtu.be/-dj0YMiuwyo
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Do you think he remembers snow from when he was a wee pup in Canada? Might be 4 years till he sees it again. #bernesemountaindog
January 21, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Do you think he remembers snow from when he was a wee pup in Canada? Might be 4 years till he sees it again. #bernesemountaindog
If I’m going to get through the next 4 years, some mutes are in order. #boundaries
January 21, 2025 at 1:50 PM
If I’m going to get through the next 4 years, some mutes are in order. #boundaries
Of all things, I can grow orchids. 🤷♀️
January 21, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Of all things, I can grow orchids. 🤷♀️
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#booksky: if you like thrifting books and use thriftbooks, i highly recommend switching to betterworldbooks! they have similar prices and actually donate part of their profits to literary/literacy initiatives and libraries! they also use their profits to help donate books to those in need. 💙📚
January 21, 2025 at 3:41 AM
#booksky: if you like thrifting books and use thriftbooks, i highly recommend switching to betterworldbooks! they have similar prices and actually donate part of their profits to literary/literacy initiatives and libraries! they also use their profits to help donate books to those in need. 💙📚
I’m still mad. Not going back anytime soon. Time to read and be cozy.
January 20, 2025 at 12:01 AM
I’m still mad. Not going back anytime soon. Time to read and be cozy.
My Canadian fam can still see all the US content and profiles. No new posts but they can like. This makes the wrong even wronger, doesn’t it? #tiktokban
January 19, 2025 at 5:04 PM
My Canadian fam can still see all the US content and profiles. No new posts but they can like. This makes the wrong even wronger, doesn’t it? #tiktokban
Miss the perfect randomness of my fyp. 5 fave books of 2024? Yes please. Not the best cleaner working miracles? Here for it. A week of meals from Aldi? Do tell! Nina Pool? Where r u! Andr3w’s last rant? Tried to save but too late. Strangers making me lol…The sheer cleverness of so many… Sigh.
January 19, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Miss the perfect randomness of my fyp. 5 fave books of 2024? Yes please. Not the best cleaner working miracles? Here for it. A week of meals from Aldi? Do tell! Nina Pool? Where r u! Andr3w’s last rant? Tried to save but too late. Strangers making me lol…The sheer cleverness of so many… Sigh.
This is the impact of the #tiktokban for those who don’t understand. Aptly stated by @underthedesknews.bsky.social
January 19, 2025 at 2:09 PM
This is the impact of the #tiktokban for those who don’t understand. Aptly stated by @underthedesknews.bsky.social
The day after. I agree with @tallgirl6234.bsky.social. We don’t go back to toxic relationships. But I am grieving the loss of all my collections with such valuable information and all the time and labour that went into creating them and finding my community. It is unjust.
January 19, 2025 at 2:05 PM
The day after. I agree with @tallgirl6234.bsky.social. We don’t go back to toxic relationships. But I am grieving the loss of all my collections with such valuable information and all the time and labour that went into creating them and finding my community. It is unjust.
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What if we just didn’t go back to TikTok? The ghosting, the lack of care—it’s giving toxic. Trump “saving us”? Yikes. What if we stay here, chill on YouTube, and look for a platform that treats us right? Feels like time for a healthier digital relationship.
January 19, 2025 at 1:42 PM
What if we just didn’t go back to TikTok? The ghosting, the lack of care—it’s giving toxic. Trump “saving us”? Yikes. What if we stay here, chill on YouTube, and look for a platform that treats us right? Feels like time for a healthier digital relationship.