#Autistic

autistictic

autistictic

Great discussion on discord about parenting whilst neurodivergent.For the first time ever I feel like maybe I COULD have children, if I have the right supports.Reading from other autistics who

gem 🌈🧠🧬

quxet1

#ActuallyAutistic friends, ive hit an absolute blank. I'm brainstorming all the ways in which autistic females are disadvantaged in comparison to autistic males. the only real thing I can think

Benedict 👍🇬🇧

BenNotDom

Here's a startling fact:People with high-functioning Autism are NINE TIMES more likely to commit suicide than those without.NineAs in 9xHere's a thread of other startling statistics: The average age of

Pete Wharmby

commaficionado

30 things you can do that might help #autistic people in your lives.A thread. Please read and share widely, and add to it as you see fit. #autism #autistic 1.

Thinking Person's Guide To Autism

thinkingautism

Why do some parents of autistic people attack #neurodiversity advocates for appearing less disabled than their own kids? Especially when those advocates are fighting to ensure a better future for

hux | lizzie huxley-jones 🍟📚

littlehux

Stop writing stories about “normal” characters learning to love marginalised kids. Stop buying them. Stop supporting them. And please stop nominating them for awards. It’s offensive to constantly see narratives

dani¹²

jihyopinks

// ableismit really sucks to only see autistic people talking about sia’s movie. that movie has a scene of prone restraint that is portrayed as the correct way to handle

Sonny (genderless ageless space-being)

scrappapertiger

I’ve had some very uncertain uncomfortable feelings around the idea of HSP for a while. That’s not to say that it might not be a really validating and valuable ID

Jodie

JodieSmitten

Thread on how covid guidelines are supporting many children in schools I.e. school feels easier. 1/ No assemblies meaning no having to sit still, crossed legged, on the floor, lightly

Pete Wharmby

commaficionado

Why do #autistic students get excluded so frequently from school?Some thoughts, based on my own experiences. If we have an understanding of the 'why', it's easier to address the results.

AutisticSciencePerson

AutSciPerson

I wish non-autistic people understood that when I am stressed, to them my voice sounds "defensive" or "aggressive," when what I really am is absurdly anxious, stressed out, and out

Daniel Sohege

stand_for_all

I get really annoyed with the idea that autistic individuals, or introverts in general, have to change their behaviour to suit neurotypical (NT) extroverts. I'm truly sorry for all those

Pete Wharmby

commaficionado

I'll never forget the time my boss (a headteacher) shouted how much of a crushing disappointment I was to her during sports day, in front of parents and children.I'd been

❄️ ronan 🌙

_songxiaoist_

ok so, here it is! a thread of resources and tips for writing autistic characters. please check these out if you're making characters autistic in your fics, especially to avoid

AutisticSciencePerson

AutSciPerson

The history of the autism diagnosis,an unscientific thread - Researchers look at white cis boys who don't mask and base autism diagnostic criteria off of them and describe their behavior

My Helpful Hints Product Reviews💡

MyHelpfulHints_

I’m going to share my own opinion on the whole #ActuallyAutistic vs #AllAutistics hashtag situation. These are my own opinions & don’t represent anything other than my own thoughts. Everyone

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