Dr. Alyssa (they/them)
@yesthattoo.bsky.social
Autistic researcher with too many interests and no real intention of narrowing it down. Mostly AAC research at the moment. Sometimes a math teacher.
Not speaking on behalf of any companies/organizations here.
Not speaking on behalf of any companies/organizations here.
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What terms should we use for AAC and the people who use it? Results from a terminology survey
This study aimed to elicit and analyze the views and preferences of a variety of AAC stakeholders regarding terminology related to augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and the people wh...
assistivewa.re
The words we use to talk about AAC matter.
They shape how people feel seen and included, as well as our everyday practices.
Not just #AutRes but our sample was Autistic-heavy, and lots of Autistic people (including me!) use AAC.
So new, free paper I'm on: assistivewa.re/4j3DCD3
#AcademicSky
They shape how people feel seen and included, as well as our everyday practices.
Not just #AutRes but our sample was Autistic-heavy, and lots of Autistic people (including me!) use AAC.
So new, free paper I'm on: assistivewa.re/4j3DCD3
#AcademicSky
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don't do anything that will cause the accident investigation narrator to start narrating @wtyppod.bsky.social
January 26, 2026 at 10:05 PM
don't do anything that will cause the accident investigation narrator to start narrating @wtyppod.bsky.social
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To be fair to the Magistrate Judge, I do not believe it was the 375 page amended complaint that did it.
On close read, it appears that it was the 720-paragraph, 946-page proposed second amended compliant.
On close read, it appears that it was the 720-paragraph, 946-page proposed second amended compliant.
@questauthority.bsky.social the crypto dudes suing the other crypto dudes by piling all their grievances into chatgpt and having it produce multi hundred pages of legal documents have finally broken the judge after filing a 375 page amended complaint. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
#72 in Sokolowski v. Digital Currency Group, Inc. (M.D. Penn., 4:25-cv-00001) – CourtListener.com
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS - IT IS RECOMMENDED as follows: First, since the pro se plaintiffs first amended complaint has, in effect, been declared a legal nullity by the pro se plaintiffs who seek to...
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January 28, 2026 at 10:18 PM
To be fair to the Magistrate Judge, I do not believe it was the 375 page amended complaint that did it.
On close read, it appears that it was the 720-paragraph, 946-page proposed second amended compliant.
On close read, it appears that it was the 720-paragraph, 946-page proposed second amended compliant.
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CHI26 workshop “Crip HCI: Cyborg Perspectives on Disability Justice” invites self-identified fellow cyborgs to consider what the field of HCI might gain from a deeper engagement with cyborg perspectives on disability justice, “crip HCI”, and better AT. Submissions due Feb 12.
t1dsign.org/chi-2026
t1dsign.org/chi-2026
T1Dsign
T1Dsign website
t1dsign.org
January 23, 2026 at 4:42 PM
CHI26 workshop “Crip HCI: Cyborg Perspectives on Disability Justice” invites self-identified fellow cyborgs to consider what the field of HCI might gain from a deeper engagement with cyborg perspectives on disability justice, “crip HCI”, and better AT. Submissions due Feb 12.
t1dsign.org/chi-2026
t1dsign.org/chi-2026
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Last term I tried an experiment: I walked into my Tech and Design Ethics class, admitted that I had *no idea* what to do about ChatGPT - so I would let them figure it out.
As in: their first project was to decide and write the ChatGPT policy for the class.
Here's what happened:
As in: their first project was to decide and write the ChatGPT policy for the class.
Here's what happened:
January 22, 2026 at 11:36 PM
Last term I tried an experiment: I walked into my Tech and Design Ethics class, admitted that I had *no idea* what to do about ChatGPT - so I would let them figure it out.
As in: their first project was to decide and write the ChatGPT policy for the class.
Here's what happened:
As in: their first project was to decide and write the ChatGPT policy for the class.
Here's what happened:
I bring you a (tran)script, and thanks to AssistiveWare for giving it a platform
assistivewa.re/4qsH5Ok
#AAC
assistivewa.re/4qsH5Ok
#AAC
January 22, 2026 at 2:46 PM
I bring you a (tran)script, and thanks to AssistiveWare for giving it a platform
assistivewa.re/4qsH5Ok
#AAC
assistivewa.re/4qsH5Ok
#AAC
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Do people know they can change the clothes on Barbie dolls because a lot of people seem to think the autistic Barbie's clothes are glued on to her
January 14, 2026 at 10:10 AM
Do people know they can change the clothes on Barbie dolls because a lot of people seem to think the autistic Barbie's clothes are glued on to her
A0: Hi, I'm Alyssa
January 11, 2026 at 9:12 PM
A0: Hi, I'm Alyssa
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Q0: Introduce yourself! Say anything you like about yourself or your interest in #AutChat or in today's topic, co-conditions.
Quick reference for this week's #AutChat questions (please wait till they're posted to answer):
autchat.com/co-conditions/
Quick reference for this week's #AutChat questions (please wait till they're posted to answer):
autchat.com/co-conditions/
January 11, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Q0: Introduce yourself! Say anything you like about yourself or your interest in #AutChat or in today's topic, co-conditions.
Quick reference for this week's #AutChat questions (please wait till they're posted to answer):
autchat.com/co-conditions/
Quick reference for this week's #AutChat questions (please wait till they're posted to answer):
autchat.com/co-conditions/
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You can also see results of a survey that asks about co-conditions here (about ¾ of the way down; search for “comorbid conditions” to find it).
It gives responses from autistic people and family members mixed together, but has interesting questions. autisticnotweird.com/2018survey/ #AutChat
It gives responses from autistic people and family members mixed together, but has interesting questions. autisticnotweird.com/2018survey/ #AutChat
January 11, 2026 at 9:04 PM
You can also see results of a survey that asks about co-conditions here (about ¾ of the way down; search for “comorbid conditions” to find it).
It gives responses from autistic people and family members mixed together, but has interesting questions. autisticnotweird.com/2018survey/ #AutChat
It gives responses from autistic people and family members mixed together, but has interesting questions. autisticnotweird.com/2018survey/ #AutChat
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@tuttleturtle.bsky.social
@autisticb4mmr.bsky.social
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@projectenigma.bsky.social
AutChat on BlueSky in 1 hr, Sun 1pm Pacific / 4pm Eastern / 21:00 UTC /9pm GMT. Topic: co-conditions. autchat.com/co-conditions/
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AutChat on BlueSky in 1 hr, Sun 1pm Pacific / 4pm Eastern / 21:00 UTC /9pm GMT. Topic: co-conditions. autchat.com/co-conditions/
January 11, 2026 at 7:59 PM
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AutChat on BlueSky in 1 hr, Sun 1pm Pacific / 4pm Eastern / 21:00 UTC /9pm GMT. Topic: co-conditions. autchat.com/co-conditions/
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I have dated a lot of writers. To my knowledge, only one (1) ex ever wrote anything based on me. It was a truly hilarious scene in a five-scene play she composed. I attended the premiere. She is now a successful playwright. The experience was, and remains, an honor.
Today’s “living in my brain rent-free” paragraph www.nytimes.com/2026/01/11/b...
January 11, 2026 at 1:56 PM
I have dated a lot of writers. To my knowledge, only one (1) ex ever wrote anything based on me. It was a truly hilarious scene in a five-scene play she composed. I attended the premiere. She is now a successful playwright. The experience was, and remains, an honor.
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This is exactly why we don’t film each other. I don’t care how cool you think your vid is.
They literally burned that man up from Ferguson, MO who made time magazine for throwing the tear gas back at the police and I can’t even tell you when it happened because he just showed up somewhere in a burnt up car and I’m sure they called it a suicide and you wanna talk to me
January 9, 2026 at 12:29 AM
This is exactly why we don’t film each other. I don’t care how cool you think your vid is.
📢 Apply by Feb 12 to join our #CHI 2026 workshop, Speech AI for All, where we'll discuss inclusive speech tech for people with speech diversities. Researchers, practitioners, policymakers, & community members welcome! speechai4all.org
[I'm an organizer because #AAC.]
[I'm an organizer because #AAC.]
January 5, 2026 at 5:55 PM
📢 Apply by Feb 12 to join our #CHI 2026 workshop, Speech AI for All, where we'll discuss inclusive speech tech for people with speech diversities. Researchers, practitioners, policymakers, & community members welcome! speechai4all.org
[I'm an organizer because #AAC.]
[I'm an organizer because #AAC.]
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Well, aside from the topic of my thesis, I do occasionally dip my toes into writing about #CripLinguistics and #autism + criticising hegemonic language policies and #enshittification of behind #AAC tools and apps. criticalstudycommunicationdisability.org/index.php/jc...
When family language policy meets Crip Linguistics: An autoethnographic study of a Russian-speaking transnational family with a non-speaking autistic child in Sweden
| Journal of Critical St...
criticalstudycommunicationdisability.org
July 12, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Well, aside from the topic of my thesis, I do occasionally dip my toes into writing about #CripLinguistics and #autism + criticising hegemonic language policies and #enshittification of behind #AAC tools and apps. criticalstudycommunicationdisability.org/index.php/jc...
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The world must boycott the World Cup and the Olympics.
It is both the only moral choice and will actually get the attention of these dead-eyed clout demons.
It is both the only moral choice and will actually get the attention of these dead-eyed clout demons.
January 3, 2026 at 7:22 AM
The world must boycott the World Cup and the Olympics.
It is both the only moral choice and will actually get the attention of these dead-eyed clout demons.
It is both the only moral choice and will actually get the attention of these dead-eyed clout demons.
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(Paul is just posting this, not responsible for it, don't attack him.)
I am actually 100% open to having conversations about AI, but unfortunately the conversations often start from the premise "the tools that are being found to fail ~90% of the time in actual use are inevitable"
And I disagree. 🤷🏻♀️
I am actually 100% open to having conversations about AI, but unfortunately the conversations often start from the premise "the tools that are being found to fail ~90% of the time in actual use are inevitable"
And I disagree. 🤷🏻♀️
Erin Underwood: Open Letter to the Science Fiction Writers Association and Community on AI
file770.com/erin-underwo...
Erin's core thesis is "There are responsible ways to use AI that support creators without replacing creative labor."
file770.com/erin-underwo...
Erin's core thesis is "There are responsible ways to use AI that support creators without replacing creative labor."
Erin Underwood: Open Letter to the Science Fiction Writers Association and Community
Hi Friends, Erin Underwood After writing the letter below, I thought rather than sending it to SFWA only, I’d share it with Mike at File 770 along with a note that read: “Am I crazy? Will this blow…
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December 28, 2025 at 4:06 PM
(Paul is just posting this, not responsible for it, don't attack him.)
I am actually 100% open to having conversations about AI, but unfortunately the conversations often start from the premise "the tools that are being found to fail ~90% of the time in actual use are inevitable"
And I disagree. 🤷🏻♀️
I am actually 100% open to having conversations about AI, but unfortunately the conversations often start from the premise "the tools that are being found to fail ~90% of the time in actual use are inevitable"
And I disagree. 🤷🏻♀️
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“but i dress for autism, not for style” thing i just said lol
December 31, 2025 at 3:55 AM
“but i dress for autism, not for style” thing i just said lol
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jesus christ, Google is trying to cram AI down our throats so hard that this Maps listing has *two* AI-generated summaries that *disagree* about the store staff
(I work for Google, but on other stuff, and I am, of course, speaking solely for myself. 🫠)
(I work for Google, but on other stuff, and I am, of course, speaking solely for myself. 🫠)
December 31, 2025 at 10:24 PM
jesus christ, Google is trying to cram AI down our throats so hard that this Maps listing has *two* AI-generated summaries that *disagree* about the store staff
(I work for Google, but on other stuff, and I am, of course, speaking solely for myself. 🫠)
(I work for Google, but on other stuff, and I am, of course, speaking solely for myself. 🫠)
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What sounds like “human” writing can never be disentangled from the fact that most of the world’s population has never been considered fully human by mainstream institutions
"The question of what makes writing "human" has become dangerously narrow... If humanity is now defined by the presence of casual errors, American-centric colloquialisms, and a certain informal, conversational rhythm, then where does that leave the rest of us?"
Crucial on how ChatGPT detectors imperil “non-native” writers of English. Esp if these were trained in colonial or colonial-like systems based on making you sound like the perfect “authoritative” “native speaker” who doesn’t even exists. Truly, you can’t win. marcusolang.substack.com/p/im-kenyan-...
December 16, 2025 at 1:41 PM
What sounds like “human” writing can never be disentangled from the fact that most of the world’s population has never been considered fully human by mainstream institutions
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Growing up autistic in America means loving museums only to realize later in life that most museums are run by absolute rat bastards that Do Not Give a Shit about the moral or ethical implications of Where They Got The Shit They Have
December 31, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Growing up autistic in America means loving museums only to realize later in life that most museums are run by absolute rat bastards that Do Not Give a Shit about the moral or ethical implications of Where They Got The Shit They Have
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Tired of explaining why neither “selective” nor “situational” mutism fits my experience. Here’s a term that actually does.
www.autisticasfxxk.com/blog/virtual...
www.autisticasfxxk.com/blog/virtual...
Selective mutism? Situational mutism? No. I am a virtual mute.
Tired of explaining why neither “selective” nor “situational” mutism fits my experience. Here’s a term that actually does.
www.autisticasfxxk.com
December 29, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Tired of explaining why neither “selective” nor “situational” mutism fits my experience. Here’s a term that actually does.
www.autisticasfxxk.com/blog/virtual...
www.autisticasfxxk.com/blog/virtual...
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AutChat on BlueSky in 1 hr, Sun 1pm Pacific / 4pm Eastern / 21:00 UTC /9pm GMT. Topic: resolutions and commitments. autchat.com/resolutions-...
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AutChat on BlueSky in 1 hr, Sun 1pm Pacific / 4pm Eastern / 21:00 UTC /9pm GMT. Topic: resolutions and commitments. autchat.com/resolutions-...
Resolutions and commitments – autchat
Read past chats on this topic: Dec 30, 2018, and Dec 29, 2019. Today’s #AutChat is on resolutions and similar kinds of big commitments. Some people make these for Jan 1st; some people make them at oth...
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December 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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AutChat on BlueSky in 1 hr, Sun 1pm Pacific / 4pm Eastern / 21:00 UTC /9pm GMT. Topic: resolutions and commitments. autchat.com/resolutions-...
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Autistic futurism isn’t about “including” us in the future.
It’s about imagining futures that only make sense because autistic people are in them.
Different rhythms.
Different values.
Different ways of knowing.
Not cured.
Not managed.
Not normalised.
Alive.
Truly alive.
On our terms.
It’s about imagining futures that only make sense because autistic people are in them.
Different rhythms.
Different values.
Different ways of knowing.
Not cured.
Not managed.
Not normalised.
Alive.
Truly alive.
On our terms.
December 27, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Autistic futurism isn’t about “including” us in the future.
It’s about imagining futures that only make sense because autistic people are in them.
Different rhythms.
Different values.
Different ways of knowing.
Not cured.
Not managed.
Not normalised.
Alive.
Truly alive.
On our terms.
It’s about imagining futures that only make sense because autistic people are in them.
Different rhythms.
Different values.
Different ways of knowing.
Not cured.
Not managed.
Not normalised.
Alive.
Truly alive.
On our terms.