astralsailor
@astralsailor.bsky.social
Mental Health, DID, ASD, Art, Music
Teg edrych tuag adref.
February 13, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Teg edrych tuag adref.
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Autism is NOT a "trend." Autistic people have always been here. So, "If the spotlight leaves neurodiversity, autism will not disappear. Ultimately, #neurodiversity is about accepting people who have often been outcasts in the community & creating belonging."
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/beyo...
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/beyo...
Autism Is Not a Trend
Four things autism is and one thing it isn't.
www.psychologytoday.com
December 20, 2024 at 2:26 AM
Autism is NOT a "trend." Autistic people have always been here. So, "If the spotlight leaves neurodiversity, autism will not disappear. Ultimately, #neurodiversity is about accepting people who have often been outcasts in the community & creating belonging."
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/beyo...
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/beyo...
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Jack got me a cute new Dinosaur bauble 🥰🥺
What should I name him?
What should I name him?
December 18, 2024 at 11:33 AM
Jack got me a cute new Dinosaur bauble 🥰🥺
What should I name him?
What should I name him?
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This is very true. Terrible for the parent to realise but 🤷♀️
#UnconditionalParenting
#ParentingTips
#Parenting
#Education
Credit to Reconnected Parenting on FB 💜
#UnconditionalParenting
#ParentingTips
#Parenting
#Education
Credit to Reconnected Parenting on FB 💜
December 17, 2024 at 7:04 AM
This is very true. Terrible for the parent to realise but 🤷♀️
#UnconditionalParenting
#ParentingTips
#Parenting
#Education
Credit to Reconnected Parenting on FB 💜
#UnconditionalParenting
#ParentingTips
#Parenting
#Education
Credit to Reconnected Parenting on FB 💜
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"Glorifying pushing past our actual bandwidth is a toxic societal trait we need to evolve out of."
Yes. And we also need to evolve out of forcing people to, e.g. if they're parents & their children will suffer if they don't.
#parenting #rest #capitalism
Credit to Dr. Jen Wolkin for the slide 💖
Yes. And we also need to evolve out of forcing people to, e.g. if they're parents & their children will suffer if they don't.
#parenting #rest #capitalism
Credit to Dr. Jen Wolkin for the slide 💖
December 17, 2024 at 7:15 AM
"Glorifying pushing past our actual bandwidth is a toxic societal trait we need to evolve out of."
Yes. And we also need to evolve out of forcing people to, e.g. if they're parents & their children will suffer if they don't.
#parenting #rest #capitalism
Credit to Dr. Jen Wolkin for the slide 💖
Yes. And we also need to evolve out of forcing people to, e.g. if they're parents & their children will suffer if they don't.
#parenting #rest #capitalism
Credit to Dr. Jen Wolkin for the slide 💖
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December 8, 2024 at 5:41 AM
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Here's to a less cruel and heartless world 🥂
💜💙💚💛🧡♥️🩷
#Parenting #UnconditionalParenting #Education #HomeEducation #ActuallyAutistic
💜💙💚💛🧡♥️🩷
#Parenting #UnconditionalParenting #Education #HomeEducation #ActuallyAutistic
December 11, 2024 at 8:32 PM
Here's to a less cruel and heartless world 🥂
💜💙💚💛🧡♥️🩷
#Parenting #UnconditionalParenting #Education #HomeEducation #ActuallyAutistic
💜💙💚💛🧡♥️🩷
#Parenting #UnconditionalParenting #Education #HomeEducation #ActuallyAutistic
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“Anyone can be a victim of ableism if they do not follow societal norms that our culture sets for people’s bodies and minds. In fact, we need to realize how corrosive the oppression of ableism is on our culture & society.” From @communicationfirst.bsky.social:
communicationfirst.org/dr-lateef-mc...
communicationfirst.org/dr-lateef-mc...
“How Ableism Impacts People Who Use AAC”
Presentation by Dr. Lateef McLeod
communicationfirst.org
December 1, 2024 at 1:32 AM
“Anyone can be a victim of ableism if they do not follow societal norms that our culture sets for people’s bodies and minds. In fact, we need to realize how corrosive the oppression of ableism is on our culture & society.” From @communicationfirst.bsky.social:
communicationfirst.org/dr-lateef-mc...
communicationfirst.org/dr-lateef-mc...
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💜💚
For me this makes me think of being a parent and how I love my kids.
I'd wish this for all kids.
#UnconditionalParenting #LoveMatters #Parenting #Children #ActuallyAutistic
For me this makes me think of being a parent and how I love my kids.
I'd wish this for all kids.
#UnconditionalParenting #LoveMatters #Parenting #Children #ActuallyAutistic
December 9, 2024 at 6:00 AM
💜💚
For me this makes me think of being a parent and how I love my kids.
I'd wish this for all kids.
#UnconditionalParenting #LoveMatters #Parenting #Children #ActuallyAutistic
For me this makes me think of being a parent and how I love my kids.
I'd wish this for all kids.
#UnconditionalParenting #LoveMatters #Parenting #Children #ActuallyAutistic
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Absolutely go f**k yourself. Autism is not a "get out of jail free card" for being an arsehole. Do you know how hard so many autistic individuals work to fit in, to be treated "normally"? This type of crap makes it harder for all of us. Being autistic doesn't give you a pass to be a predator.
December 8, 2024 at 4:47 PM
Absolutely go f**k yourself. Autism is not a "get out of jail free card" for being an arsehole. Do you know how hard so many autistic individuals work to fit in, to be treated "normally"? This type of crap makes it harder for all of us. Being autistic doesn't give you a pass to be a predator.
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Always worth remembering this, it’s ok to feel exactly how you feel and ignore any sentence that starts with
‘At least….’
#grief #childloss
‘At least….’
#grief #childloss
December 1, 2024 at 2:10 PM
Always worth remembering this, it’s ok to feel exactly how you feel and ignore any sentence that starts with
‘At least….’
#grief #childloss
‘At least….’
#grief #childloss
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"If you’re the parent of an autistic child or adult, and you are also horrified by MAGA-style disinformation, please know you should be just as skeptical about getting autism information from people I’m going to call 'grievance parents.'”
thinkingautismguide.com/2022/11/grie... #neurodiversity
thinkingautismguide.com/2022/11/grie... #neurodiversity
Grievance-Based Parent Organizations Are Autism's MAGA Movement — THINKING PERSON'S GUIDE TO AUTISM
Horrified by the misinformation peddled by MAGA truthers? You should be just as concerned about grievance-based autism parent orgs.
thinkingautismguide.com
November 16, 2024 at 5:52 PM
"If you’re the parent of an autistic child or adult, and you are also horrified by MAGA-style disinformation, please know you should be just as skeptical about getting autism information from people I’m going to call 'grievance parents.'”
thinkingautismguide.com/2022/11/grie... #neurodiversity
thinkingautismguide.com/2022/11/grie... #neurodiversity
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doctor: your blood glucose is over 800
cookie monster: is that bad
doctor: sir it's deadly
Cookie Monster: (softly) me want cookie
cookie monster: is that bad
doctor: sir it's deadly
Cookie Monster: (softly) me want cookie
December 6, 2024 at 12:01 PM
doctor: your blood glucose is over 800
cookie monster: is that bad
doctor: sir it's deadly
Cookie Monster: (softly) me want cookie
cookie monster: is that bad
doctor: sir it's deadly
Cookie Monster: (softly) me want cookie
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I can’t engage in ‘political activities’ as I’m not a Korean citizen but my wife (@jennachaejinyi.bsky.social) can and is here to demonstrate. I’m with her, and will observe and report what’s happening. Here’s the scene one minute after the candlelight rally was scheduled to start.
December 6, 2024 at 9:09 AM
I can’t engage in ‘political activities’ as I’m not a Korean citizen but my wife (@jennachaejinyi.bsky.social) can and is here to demonstrate. I’m with her, and will observe and report what’s happening. Here’s the scene one minute after the candlelight rally was scheduled to start.
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Let's get to know each other through books.
Quote or reply to this and tell me the four or five books that define you.
I'll start: David Copperfield, Pickwick Papers, Through the Looking Glass, In Search of Lost Time, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell. #booksky
Quote or reply to this and tell me the four or five books that define you.
I'll start: David Copperfield, Pickwick Papers, Through the Looking Glass, In Search of Lost Time, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell. #booksky
November 26, 2024 at 4:09 PM
Let's get to know each other through books.
Quote or reply to this and tell me the four or five books that define you.
I'll start: David Copperfield, Pickwick Papers, Through the Looking Glass, In Search of Lost Time, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell. #booksky
Quote or reply to this and tell me the four or five books that define you.
I'll start: David Copperfield, Pickwick Papers, Through the Looking Glass, In Search of Lost Time, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell. #booksky
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"81% of social workers working with children, young people and families have seen the number of cases referred to them due to poverty increase in the last three years"
Important findings from @swu-uk.bsky.social and @itvnews.bsky.social:
swu-union.org.uk/2024/12/soci...
Important findings from @swu-uk.bsky.social and @itvnews.bsky.social:
swu-union.org.uk/2024/12/soci...
Social workers report poverty crisis for children - SWU Social Workers Union
The cost-of-living crisis has led to a third of UK social workers witnessing child removals in the past three years where poverty or financial poverty has been a key factor.
swu-union.org.uk
December 5, 2024 at 4:27 PM
"81% of social workers working with children, young people and families have seen the number of cases referred to them due to poverty increase in the last three years"
Important findings from @swu-uk.bsky.social and @itvnews.bsky.social:
swu-union.org.uk/2024/12/soci...
Important findings from @swu-uk.bsky.social and @itvnews.bsky.social:
swu-union.org.uk/2024/12/soci...
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Autistic creator Ashley Storrie's lauded series Dinosaur has "great charm and unassuming depth, with a sharply observed running theme about the unseen but relentless daily accommodations that neurodiverse people have to make to exist in the neurotypical world."
www.theguardian.com/culture/2024...
www.theguardian.com/culture/2024...
‘Am I allowed to be funny?’ Ashley Storrie on acting, autism – and grieving her mum, Janey Godley
The Scottish comedian received two Baftas last month, just after the death of her mother. She discusses secrets, sadness, success and how comedy sustains her
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2024 at 2:51 AM
Autistic creator Ashley Storrie's lauded series Dinosaur has "great charm and unassuming depth, with a sharply observed running theme about the unseen but relentless daily accommodations that neurodiverse people have to make to exist in the neurotypical world."
www.theguardian.com/culture/2024...
www.theguardian.com/culture/2024...
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Autistic shutdowns are a response to stress. While some autistic people may stop responding entirely, others who usually speak may only be able to say one or two words. If someone stops responding in their usual way, that may mean they are in shutdown mode.
reframingautism.org.au/all-about-au...
reframingautism.org.au/all-about-au...
All About Autistic Shutdowns: A Guide for Allies - Reframing Autism
Autistic individuals frequently experience stress and overwhelm as part of their daily lives.Simply navigating a culture and environment that do not align with their needs can be a source of constant ...
reframingautism.org.au
November 24, 2024 at 3:31 PM
Autistic shutdowns are a response to stress. While some autistic people may stop responding entirely, others who usually speak may only be able to say one or two words. If someone stops responding in their usual way, that may mean they are in shutdown mode.
reframingautism.org.au/all-about-au...
reframingautism.org.au/all-about-au...