Kimberly
@tskadventures.bsky.social
Neurodivergent, Autism Mom, author, educator, and shenanigans enthusiast
It’s been 8 years since I published my parenting memoir. I wonder how different the book may have been had I known I was an undiagnosed Autistic woman?
May 18, 2025 at 1:38 PM
It’s been 8 years since I published my parenting memoir. I wonder how different the book may have been had I known I was an undiagnosed Autistic woman?
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The fascism playbook hasn't changed—only the speed we're flipping through its chapters.
May 10, 2025 at 9:45 AM
The fascism playbook hasn't changed—only the speed we're flipping through its chapters.
Can’t confirm, but oh how I hope this is true 😂
Linda McMahon, Secretary of Education, sent Harvard a letter.
They graded it.
Bwahahaha.
They graded it.
Bwahahaha.
May 7, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Can’t confirm, but oh how I hope this is true 😂
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Colleagues, the autism registry doesn’t exist without our participation
Repeat after me: fuck you, make me
If you care about Autistic people
“Fuck you, make me.”
Repeat after me: fuck you, make me
If you care about Autistic people
“Fuck you, make me.”
April 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Colleagues, the autism registry doesn’t exist without our participation
Repeat after me: fuck you, make me
If you care about Autistic people
“Fuck you, make me.”
Repeat after me: fuck you, make me
If you care about Autistic people
“Fuck you, make me.”
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If ghosts were real, the shade of Eunice Kennedy Shriver, who founded the Special Olympics, would haunt her eugenicist nephew RFK Jr and curse him to hell and beyond
April 19, 2025 at 12:36 AM
If ghosts were real, the shade of Eunice Kennedy Shriver, who founded the Special Olympics, would haunt her eugenicist nephew RFK Jr and curse him to hell and beyond
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“Autism doesn’t destroy families. It’s the ableism that does,” said Tyla Grant, who was diagnosed with autism at 17. She called Mr. Kennedy’s comments “fear-mongering” and said his “rhetoric flattens our existence into this outdated stereotype.” Gift link (TY EPB):
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/18/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/18/w...
RFK Jr. Claimed Autism ‘Destroys’ Lives. Autistic People Disagree. (Gift Article)
People in the community called the remarks dehumanizing and warned they could perpetuate harmful stigma.
www.nytimes.com
April 19, 2025 at 9:16 PM
“Autism doesn’t destroy families. It’s the ableism that does,” said Tyla Grant, who was diagnosed with autism at 17. She called Mr. Kennedy’s comments “fear-mongering” and said his “rhetoric flattens our existence into this outdated stereotype.” Gift link (TY EPB):
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/18/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/18/w...
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Autism is not a "competition of suffering. This is not a zero-sum game. Autism is not a hierarchy—it’s not 'my autism is harder' versus 'your autism isn’t real.' Everyone’s needs are valid. Everyone deserves to be seen, heard, and supported." From Karen Krejcha:
www.spectrumlife.org/blog/i%E2%80...
www.spectrumlife.org/blog/i%E2%80...
I’m an Autistic Woman, a Mom, and an Advocate: Here’s What I Want Leaders to Know
Autistic advocate and mom Karen Krejcha shares what the autism community truly needs: support across the spectrum, not harmful rhetoric or erasure.
www.spectrumlife.org
April 16, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Autism is not a "competition of suffering. This is not a zero-sum game. Autism is not a hierarchy—it’s not 'my autism is harder' versus 'your autism isn’t real.' Everyone’s needs are valid. Everyone deserves to be seen, heard, and supported." From Karen Krejcha:
www.spectrumlife.org/blog/i%E2%80...
www.spectrumlife.org/blog/i%E2%80...
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We’re gonna need lots more visuals, I guess.
April 8, 2025 at 2:52 AM
We’re gonna need lots more visuals, I guess.
Timeline cleanse
If you, like me saved the head you ripped off of your sister's Barbie doll. This is a fantastic DIY hack to spruce up your garden.
March 27, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Timeline cleanse
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With Autism Acceptance Month coming up in April, now's a good time to read about why most autistic people don't like seeing puzzle pieces used in relation to autism.
intheloopaboutneurodiversity.wordpress.com/2019/03/20/t...
intheloopaboutneurodiversity.wordpress.com/2019/03/20/t...
The Ableist History of the Puzzle Piece Symbol for Autism
The puzzle piece is the most commonly recognized symbol for autism awareness. But many people are unaware of its ableist history. On World Autism Awareness Day (April 2nd) , many neurotypical peopl…
intheloopaboutneurodiversity.wordpress.com
March 16, 2025 at 12:32 PM
With Autism Acceptance Month coming up in April, now's a good time to read about why most autistic people don't like seeing puzzle pieces used in relation to autism.
intheloopaboutneurodiversity.wordpress.com/2019/03/20/t...
intheloopaboutneurodiversity.wordpress.com/2019/03/20/t...
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Love this.
March 15, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Love this.
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I stand with the trans community. Pass it along.
February 9, 2025 at 12:45 PM
I stand with the trans community. Pass it along.
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Not only is the term "profound autism" harmful & limiting, but the #ProfoundAutism lobby works with the ABA industry, which treats autistic distress and pain as "behaviors" to be eliminated—and that is DANGEROUS.
Instead, learn how to improve autistic lives:
tinyurl.com/ProfoundAutismDoesNotExist
Instead, learn how to improve autistic lives:
tinyurl.com/ProfoundAutismDoesNotExist
February 8, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Not only is the term "profound autism" harmful & limiting, but the #ProfoundAutism lobby works with the ABA industry, which treats autistic distress and pain as "behaviors" to be eliminated—and that is DANGEROUS.
Instead, learn how to improve autistic lives:
tinyurl.com/ProfoundAutismDoesNotExist
Instead, learn how to improve autistic lives:
tinyurl.com/ProfoundAutismDoesNotExist
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Impressed by Disneyland of all places for providing a detailed attractions guide for guests with cognitive disabilities—listing factors such as Scents/Smells, Lighting Effects, Loud Noises, Element of Surprise, Type of Restraint, and Trip Time.
cdn1.parksmedia.wdprapps.disney.com/vision-dam/d...
cdn1.parksmedia.wdprapps.disney.com/vision-dam/d...
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February 4, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Impressed by Disneyland of all places for providing a detailed attractions guide for guests with cognitive disabilities—listing factors such as Scents/Smells, Lighting Effects, Loud Noises, Element of Surprise, Type of Restraint, and Trip Time.
cdn1.parksmedia.wdprapps.disney.com/vision-dam/d...
cdn1.parksmedia.wdprapps.disney.com/vision-dam/d...
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Here is how we know that vaccines do not cause autism
Sadly, given current events, I thought this needed explanation.
www.statnews.com/2025/02/03/v...
Sadly, given current events, I thought this needed explanation.
www.statnews.com/2025/02/03/v...
Here is how we know that vaccines do not cause autism
Vaccines do not cause autism. You’ve almost certainly read that before — but often without a full explanation of how we know it to be true. Here's how we know.
www.statnews.com
February 3, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Here is how we know that vaccines do not cause autism
Sadly, given current events, I thought this needed explanation.
www.statnews.com/2025/02/03/v...
Sadly, given current events, I thought this needed explanation.
www.statnews.com/2025/02/03/v...
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I’ve got to agree with the Wall Street Journal editorial board this time.
February 1, 2025 at 7:42 PM
I’ve got to agree with the Wall Street Journal editorial board this time.
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The first person to be diagnosed as autistic passed away last year at 89 years old. Please remember this if you find yourself being hypercritical of “all these people being diagnosed as autistic now”. The first documented clinical autism diagnosis was made less than 100 years ago.
January 27, 2025 at 1:51 PM
The first person to be diagnosed as autistic passed away last year at 89 years old. Please remember this if you find yourself being hypercritical of “all these people being diagnosed as autistic now”. The first documented clinical autism diagnosis was made less than 100 years ago.
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The morning after the 2016 election—and knowing what that meant for SCOTUS—I went to my now-late mother’s house and sobbed that everything I fought my entire life for was going to be erased.
She nodded and said, “And you are not alone.”
Read @willbunch.bsky.social:
www.inquirer.com/opinion/comm...
She nodded and said, “And you are not alone.”
Read @willbunch.bsky.social:
www.inquirer.com/opinion/comm...
Children of the 1960s watch in pain as the story of our lifetime is erased | Opinion
For boomers, the rapid reversal of 1960s-era gains for civil rights, women, LGBTQ, etc., has unraveled the story of our lifetimes.
www.inquirer.com
January 26, 2025 at 7:17 PM
The morning after the 2016 election—and knowing what that meant for SCOTUS—I went to my now-late mother’s house and sobbed that everything I fought my entire life for was going to be erased.
She nodded and said, “And you are not alone.”
Read @willbunch.bsky.social:
www.inquirer.com/opinion/comm...
She nodded and said, “And you are not alone.”
Read @willbunch.bsky.social:
www.inquirer.com/opinion/comm...
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Autism, while listed in the DSM as a disorder, is better explained as a neurotype comprised of a constellation of traits that diverge from what is currently considered typical. The defining traits are not disordered by nature but pose challenges when attempting to meet expectations of peers.
January 26, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Autism, while listed in the DSM as a disorder, is better explained as a neurotype comprised of a constellation of traits that diverge from what is currently considered typical. The defining traits are not disordered by nature but pose challenges when attempting to meet expectations of peers.
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Some of our community's students don't have the spoons (or "tokens") to deal with school as a social space: "I told his teacher there should continue to be zero pressure on Nick to connect socially in school. Nick uses school for academics only." At TPGA:
thinkingautismguide.com/2013/04/soci...
thinkingautismguide.com/2013/04/soci...
Social Skills: Context Matters
So what’s going on here? Does my autistic son lack social skills or does he not? The answer is that context matters.
thinkingautismguide.com
January 24, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Some of our community's students don't have the spoons (or "tokens") to deal with school as a social space: "I told his teacher there should continue to be zero pressure on Nick to connect socially in school. Nick uses school for academics only." At TPGA:
thinkingautismguide.com/2013/04/soci...
thinkingautismguide.com/2013/04/soci...
Yep…once again, science for the win!
January 24, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Yep…once again, science for the win!
Science for the win!
A team in Exeter has developed a finger-prick test to classify long Covid into three types: weak antibody response, excess immune response, and unclear patterns.
Early results suggest it could guide tailored treatments, but larger trials are needed.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Early results suggest it could guide tailored treatments, but larger trials are needed.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Exeter firm excited over long Covid test breakthrough
The firm says for some people it can confirm the existence of long Covid and help treatment.
www.bbc.com
January 24, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Science for the win!
I’m curious about the issues surrounding having proper supports in place?
A large study of 30,000 adults diagnosed with ADHD in the U.K. found women with ADHD died roughly nine years younger than women without a diagnosis. Men had about a seven-year shorter lifespan.
Adults with ADHD live shorter lives than those without a diagnosis, a new study finds
A large study of 30,000 adults diagnosed with ADHD in the U.K. found women with ADHD died roughly nine years younger than women without a diagnosis. Men had about a seven-year shorter lifespan.
www.npr.org
January 24, 2025 at 4:15 PM
I’m curious about the issues surrounding having proper supports in place?