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If you haven't seen it yet, Survivor currently has its first openly Autistic cast member. Big episode for Eva last night. Some problematic internalized ableism, but generally still great to see the representation. It's on Paramount+ for those wanting to catch the whole season. #survivor #survivor48
March 27, 2025 at 1:46 PM
If you haven't seen it yet, Survivor currently has its first openly Autistic cast member. Big episode for Eva last night. Some problematic internalized ableism, but generally still great to see the representation. It's on Paramount+ for those wanting to catch the whole season. #survivor #survivor48
Fantastic commentary. Also puts things in perspective when you're sad, wondering if your life would have been better had you been diagnosed earlier, had your parents known when you were a child and gotten you support. Not always....
Oh dear. The ABA industry's at it again.
link.springer.com/chapter/10.1... is a chapter of Brand New ABA 2025, in this breathtakingly expensive handbook.
This'll be a thread.
Brace yourselves, friends.
I do a standard check of such papers:/
link.springer.com/chapter/10.1... is a chapter of Brand New ABA 2025, in this breathtakingly expensive handbook.
This'll be a thread.
Brace yourselves, friends.
I do a standard check of such papers:/
An Overview of Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention for Individuals Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Early intensive behavioral intervention (EIBI) is a comprehensive treatment package that has more than 40 years of research to support its effectiveness in individuals diagnosed with autism spect...
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February 21, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Fantastic commentary. Also puts things in perspective when you're sad, wondering if your life would have been better had you been diagnosed earlier, had your parents known when you were a child and gotten you support. Not always....
Usually the latter 🙃
It’s fun starting a new hobby with ADHD because I never know if I’ve found a new lifelong passion or if I’m going to spend $2000 on stuff and immediately lose all interest
February 13, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Usually the latter 🙃
I think we've all been in this situation. At first, NTs try to be our friend. Eventually though, our mask slips....
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youtube.com/shorts/ugceI...
Being Autistic In The Workplace #actuallyautistic #audhd #autismawareness
YouTube video by Bethany Stahl
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February 7, 2025 at 2:35 AM
I think we've all been in this situation. At first, NTs try to be our friend. Eventually though, our mask slips....
youtube.com/shorts/ugceI...
youtube.com/shorts/ugceI...
This 👇 the first thing I did upon diagnosis at age 40 was apologize to myself for hating myself so deeply. No matter how hard I tried, I just couldn't fit in, and I absolutely detested myself for it. After diagnosis, I refused to continue abusing myself for my autistic traits. It's been a journey...
When I finally made the deep discovery that I’m autistic, I asked my husband if he thought people would’ve been more understanding and patient with me had they known. He shook his head no, and that killed me. I said, well maybe I would’ve been more understanding and patient with myself. *cue crying*
February 6, 2025 at 3:31 PM
This 👇 the first thing I did upon diagnosis at age 40 was apologize to myself for hating myself so deeply. No matter how hard I tried, I just couldn't fit in, and I absolutely detested myself for it. After diagnosis, I refused to continue abusing myself for my autistic traits. It's been a journey...
Yes, we can be invaluable assets to the right employers, identifying solutions and opportunities that others simply can't see.
You don't hire autistic people so you can tell them what to do. You hire autistic people so they can tell you, wild-eyed and exhausted, what they found down the rabbit hole they stumbled down in the course of their normal work
February 6, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Yes, we can be invaluable assets to the right employers, identifying solutions and opportunities that others simply can't see.
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Hi! For a @motherjones.com piece, looking to briefly talk to someone who receives care through Home Based Community Services Waiver–including any concerns you have on the program due to changes to Medicaid. My email to get in touch is jmetraux@motherjones.com (or Dm me!). Reposts appreciated.
January 22, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Hi! For a @motherjones.com piece, looking to briefly talk to someone who receives care through Home Based Community Services Waiver–including any concerns you have on the program due to changes to Medicaid. My email to get in touch is jmetraux@motherjones.com (or Dm me!). Reposts appreciated.
Excellent presentation of the ADHD experience. I'm to the point that it's a bit traumatic to see my handwritten notes because I know that my well intentioned plans went nowhere.
youtube.com/shorts/3-1jt...
youtube.com/shorts/3-1jt...
Things people with ADHD have a hard time explaining. Part 37 #adhd
YouTube video by Life Actuator
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January 22, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Excellent presentation of the ADHD experience. I'm to the point that it's a bit traumatic to see my handwritten notes because I know that my well intentioned plans went nowhere.
youtube.com/shorts/3-1jt...
youtube.com/shorts/3-1jt...
Always 🤣
The autistic urge to add five more replies to a comment you made to clarify tone or make sure it's not taken the wrong way.
Platforms with no edits are haaaaard.
Platforms with no edits are haaaaard.
January 21, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Always 🤣
Great reminder about autistic representation and why we need to come together, regardless of experience, rather than tear each other apart.
"Unity not division"
youtube.com/shorts/-HMdR...
"Unity not division"
youtube.com/shorts/-HMdR...
What are your fav medium and high support needs autism accounts on social media?
YouTube video by Sara
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January 20, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Great reminder about autistic representation and why we need to come together, regardless of experience, rather than tear each other apart.
"Unity not division"
youtube.com/shorts/-HMdR...
"Unity not division"
youtube.com/shorts/-HMdR...
Reposted by Proudly Autistic 🌵
Ben VanHook is a tireless advocate for the Autistic and neurodivergent communities. I met him on LinkedIn a couple years back. He’s a great dude, now in crisis, who needs help.
I prob wouldn’t be doing what I’m doing now if it weeent for Ben and a few others in our community advocating on LinkedIn
I prob wouldn’t be doing what I’m doing now if it weeent for Ben and a few others in our community advocating on LinkedIn
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January 18, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Ben VanHook is a tireless advocate for the Autistic and neurodivergent communities. I met him on LinkedIn a couple years back. He’s a great dude, now in crisis, who needs help.
I prob wouldn’t be doing what I’m doing now if it weeent for Ben and a few others in our community advocating on LinkedIn
I prob wouldn’t be doing what I’m doing now if it weeent for Ben and a few others in our community advocating on LinkedIn
It's all about the journey 🦋
January 18, 2025 at 10:21 PM
It's all about the journey 🦋
Excellent explanation of why self ID is valid.
In answer to a message I received on here (screenshot at the end)…
Yes, it IS valid to self-ID in my opinion 🧵
Why:
1. Not everyone has the privilege of being able to access #autism diagnosis. The wait for formal assessment can be several months (unlikely!) to 18 YEARS
Yes, it IS valid to self-ID in my opinion 🧵
Why:
1. Not everyone has the privilege of being able to access #autism diagnosis. The wait for formal assessment can be several months (unlikely!) to 18 YEARS
January 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Excellent explanation of why self ID is valid.
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“Occasionally in life one develops a conviction so precious and meaningful that he will stand on it till the end." - MLK Jr.
#NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
#NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
January 18, 2025 at 3:05 AM
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For those looking for autistic creator's who are dealing with issues more reflective of those with higher support needs, I highly recommend Twyla's channel. She's level 2 and is currently homeless for the second time in a year. Please support her channel💛
youtube.com/shorts/y1b4s...
youtube.com/shorts/y1b4s...
2025 Ain’t Cute (Short Edition) #audhd #neurodiversity #disabilityawareness #autism #ptsd #adhd #asd
YouTube video by Twyla's Couch
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January 17, 2025 at 7:15 PM
For those looking for autistic creator's who are dealing with issues more reflective of those with higher support needs, I highly recommend Twyla's channel. She's level 2 and is currently homeless for the second time in a year. Please support her channel💛
youtube.com/shorts/y1b4s...
youtube.com/shorts/y1b4s...
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It is not fighting battles nobody knows about for me.
Autistic me is fighting battles that everybody knows about because I can't stop oversharing them.
Autistic me is fighting battles that everybody knows about because I can't stop oversharing them.
January 16, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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Perhaps an unpopular opinion, but here I go. I am really tired of the hate late identified autistics get within the community. For many late identified autistics, we suffered for years, decades even, without support, not understanding what was happening. I can't overstate how traumatic this was. 1/5
January 16, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Perhaps an unpopular opinion, but here I go. I am really tired of the hate late identified autistics get within the community. For many late identified autistics, we suffered for years, decades even, without support, not understanding what was happening. I can't overstate how traumatic this was. 1/5
Excellent explanation of meltdowns. Personally, I'm generally good as long as I manage stress levels and get good sleep. If I'm overly tired, my ability to mask and manage my emotions can disappear.
youtube.com/shorts/CJBsH...
youtube.com/shorts/CJBsH...
WHY autistic people have meltdowns ❤️🩹 #autistic #autism #autismawareness #neurodivergent
YouTube video by Kaelynn Partlow
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January 16, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Excellent explanation of meltdowns. Personally, I'm generally good as long as I manage stress levels and get good sleep. If I'm overly tired, my ability to mask and manage my emotions can disappear.
youtube.com/shorts/CJBsH...
youtube.com/shorts/CJBsH...
So true. I was in an appointment getting my BPD diagnosis when a chance conversation with my provider made her realize it was autism instead.
Dr. Noot continued: “We’ve given her a diagnosis of BPD, which is what we like to give out when we can’t be bothered to try and understand a woman – because that’s quite a lot of effort.”
thedailytism.com/girlboss-und...
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Girlboss! Undiagnosed autistic woman starts career as psychiatric patient
A woman without a formal autism diagnosis is expected to have a long and fulfilling career as a patient in a psychiatric hospital, sources have said. Beth Hapworth, 24, from Wigan, is reportedly "thri...
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January 13, 2025 at 6:09 PM
So true. I was in an appointment getting my BPD diagnosis when a chance conversation with my provider made her realize it was autism instead.
"Girls felt that they were neither 'normal enough' to fit into inclusion nor 'different enough' for specialist"
This is well worth a read.
Autistic girls, & camouflaging/masking, at school.
How friendships with other neurodivergent young people are a lifesaver.
How bullying & exclusion happens from nonautistic pupils.
Who has the behaviour and social skills problems, eh?
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Autistic girls, & camouflaging/masking, at school.
How friendships with other neurodivergent young people are a lifesaver.
How bullying & exclusion happens from nonautistic pupils.
Who has the behaviour and social skills problems, eh?
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
A “Round, Bruising Sort of Pain”: Autistic Girls’ Social Camouflaging in Inclusive High School Settings - Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
Although autistic females often “camouflage” their autism, few studies examine the degree to which adolescent females demonstrate these behaviors in inclusive school settings. We examined: (a) the nat...
link.springer.com
January 13, 2025 at 1:17 PM
"Girls felt that they were neither 'normal enough' to fit into inclusion nor 'different enough' for specialist"
Sigh...life with ADHD...and cPTSD/depression. 3 hours sleep last night, 6 hours (and counting down) tonight. Tomorrow's an opportunity to do better....
Stages of trying to sleep:
I can get 8 hours
I can still get 7 hours
I can still get 6 hours
I can still get 5 hours
I can still get 4 hours
I can still get 3 hours
I can still get 2 hours
I can still get 1 hour
*falls asleep for 5 minutes*
*alarm goes off *
I can get 8 hours
I can still get 7 hours
I can still get 6 hours
I can still get 5 hours
I can still get 4 hours
I can still get 3 hours
I can still get 2 hours
I can still get 1 hour
*falls asleep for 5 minutes*
*alarm goes off *
January 13, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Sigh...life with ADHD...and cPTSD/depression. 3 hours sleep last night, 6 hours (and counting down) tonight. Tomorrow's an opportunity to do better....
Words matter 💛
Autistic Lexicon
Autism Community vs. Autistic Community.
The *Autistic* Community is inclusive of anyone who is Autistic (with a diagnosis of ASD or not)
The *Autism* Community is arguably anyone/anything that has any connection to Autism and is a much larger.
Autism Community vs. Autistic Community.
The *Autistic* Community is inclusive of anyone who is Autistic (with a diagnosis of ASD or not)
The *Autism* Community is arguably anyone/anything that has any connection to Autism and is a much larger.
January 13, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Words matter 💛
Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do 🤣
The sun is in my eyes... I could just buy and install blinds, or I can use my design thinking and UX tools to solve the problem creatively
January 13, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do 🤣