PSA: if you have an autistic friend that you're making any sort of arrangement with, PLEASE for all that is holy, give them *clear fucking answers!* Solid. Direct. Answers. I mean "yes," "no" "that won't work," etc. Solid. Fucking. Answers. Clear cut. Direct. Concrete. If you can't give one say "I need more time to decide," followed by actually following up with aforementioned solid answers.

I can't tell you how much it tears me apart getting "maybe" or "that could work," or "I'm not sure" and never getting a concrete "yes" or "no." An important fact about autism is that we often can't or struggle greatly to read between the lines and these slippery non-answers leave me and I'd wager many other autistic people guessing. Yet so often it would be less painful to rip my own fucking teeth out than it would be to get solid answers out of anybody these days and it makes me wanna scream! I'm begging you all, PLEASE give us solid answers... #autism #actuallyautistic

If you want to find autistic characters in Film or TV, check out autisminthemedia.com

#ActuallyAutistic @actuallyautistic

Some of us Internet Weirdos are doing a survey on Neurodivergence and Education.

If you are in school, college, university or whatnot, or have been in the last five years, could you spend a few minutes filling in this out for us?

We're writing guides for educators and learners and the more input we have, the better we'll be.

Appreciated folx!

forms.gle/zoww1VXHG4AHu9kV6

#ND #neurodiverse #education #school #college #university #neurodivergent #autism #actuallyAutistic #ptsd #survey #surveys

v.2 NdSA General Survey

Share for bigger sample size

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For years, we used to explain to folks that we experienced a phonological delay in processing speech or sounds, and that it was likely linked to us being autistic.

We only later worked out that we're actually AuDHD (inattentive ADHD and autistic) and that there's an actual medical term for this: auditory processing disorder.

If you're some flavour of neurospicy, you might have it too without realising. Common signs and symptoms include:

• speaking louder or softer than is situationally appropriate;
• difficulty remembering lists or sequences;
• needing words or sentences to be repeated;
• impaired ability to memorize information learned by listening;
• interpreting words too literally;
• needing assistance to hear clearly in noisy environments;
• relying on accommodation and modification strategies;
• finding or requesting a quiet work space away from others;
• requesting written material when attending oral presentations; and
• asking for directions to be given one step at a time.

It heavily overlaps with ADHD and autism ​ ​

Hope this is helpful to someone ​

#ActuallyAutistic #ActuallyADHD #ActuallyAuDHD #ADHD #AuDHD #autistic #autism #neurodivergent #neurodivergence #neurospicy #APD #AuditoryProcessingDisorder

I am doing a survey about yoga and neurodivergent folk and your boosts would be appreciated.

If you are neurodivergent (self-realized or Dx'd, it's all good here), and fall under the vast ND umbrella, I'd love to hear from you. Quick 6-7 question survey and you can remain anon if you want.

Thank you!

forms.gle/cFa6RzpfDdbfnt6b9

#ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD #ADHD #neurodivergent @actuallyautistic @neurodiversity @disability #yoga #accessibility #Anxiety #Depression #OCD #TBI

ND Yoga Survey

This is a quick 6-7 question survey where I ask neurodivergent individuals their thoughts about yoga in general. Information will be kept private and all answers can remain anonymous.

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Alt text by the comic’s author Teresa Scovil

#ActuallyAutistic #autism

I'm #ActuallyAutistic and I know food preparation is difficult for many folks in the community.

But learning to feed yourself is a skill that has cascading effects (I get severely depressed if I don't feed myself food I like). Not to mention, not everyone has the $$ for takeout

I've been sending this 'sad bastards cookbook' to everyone archive.org/details/sad-bastar…

It focuses on 'boil water and eat' and 'ingredients that don't go bad'

#Food #Cooking #ADHD #ActuallyAutistic

The Sad Bastard Cookbook: Food You Can Make So You Don't Die : Zilla Novikov & Rachel A. Rosen : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

A practical cookbook for those with depression. Written by Zilla Novikov & Rachel A. Rosen. Illustrated by Marten Norr. Originally available for free...

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Probably the best piece I've ever made.

#ceramics #pottery #MastoArt #actuallyautistic #giraffe

This is a really great guide to help you prepare in advance for the possibility of having covid, and remind you what to do if the worst happens! I've never seen this kind of info all collated together like this before.

Really valuable resource! (especially if like me you have trouble remembering or making plans etc!)

Pls share around!

Link to The People's CDC guide to what to do if you have covid.
peoplescdc.org/2023/01/10/what…

#Disability #NEISvoid #ActuallyAutistic #Covid

What to Do if You Have COVID | People's CDC

A guide for preparing for illness, preventing spread to others, managing symptoms, and recovery.

^{kristen (peoplescdc.org)}

Today I learned things from @blindscribe that I would like to share. Thanks Robert!

* Mastodon supports RSS! You can follow anyone by adding .rss: mstdn.social/@autism101.rss
* There are audio description artists that paint picture with words for those unable to look at a screen
* Groups.io is an email groups alternative that is superior than Yahoo/Google Groups
* Aira.io is a visual interpreting service that provides on-demand access to visual information

#ActuallyAutistic

REQUESTING URGENT HELP;

If you know me from #Twitter you've been informed that my mom is abusive & ableist...

I'm an Autistic person requesting help to secure safe housing & pay for a plane ticket. A year ago I was planning to move for college, but gradually my mom has been financially trapping me. I now have no solid income atm & I cannot work or drive!

•Click link for more detail;
gofund.me/50bec059

#mutualaid #ActuallyAutistic #disabled #RequestingAid #News #mastodon

@mutualaid

[time for a #reintroduction! #introductions #introduction]

I'm Flo (he/him), a #queer #author of #lgbtqia #fiction.

Primarily I write #sliceoflife, #comedy, heartwarming & lighthearted, #gay #romance in a variety of settings, such as #hopepunk, #scifi, #fantasy, #steampunk, #horror, #gothic, annnnd the list goes on~ 😅

Some more things about me:

— I'm currently pumped for #NaNoWriMo!

— I like #writing, #reading, #drawing, #art, #gaming, #movies, #books etc.

— I dabble in #learning #mandarin and #tokipona (which i don't tend to talk about here).

— I am #agender, #asexual, #aromantic, (thus #AroAce) #disabled, #ActuallyAutistic, and a #demiguy

— i have a wishlist (mostly full of very, *very* gay books): throne.me/u/drowsy/wishlist

— alt accounts at @ghost@weirder.earth & @floghost

Throne Gifts - The Gifting Platform for Creators

Throne is gifting platform for content creators. Safely receive gifts from any online store while keeping your address hidden.

^throne.me

If you’re in or around Dublin and are #ActuallyAutistic, #ActuallyADHD, otherwise #Neurodivergent in any way, or just an ally, Neuro Pride Ireland are holding Neuro Pride @ Dublin Pride this Saturday

Wishing everyone who takes part a fantastic day! ♾🏳️‍🌈

I’m a bit far away to make it along myself sadly

For anyone like me who wouldn’t want to take part in an indoor event anyway, NPI also have an outdoor quiet zone in the #Pride Village the following Saturday 😊

#NeuroPride

#intro (1/n)

I've been working on computers for a long time, but art has been my passion for longer. I am #actuallyAutistic and I mean, it's pretty obvious if you interact with me ever. I like photography a lot, and will definitely be posting photos. I do some let's say Idiosyncratic visual art. I am very good at some kinds of vector graphics.

I am 1/4 of a tiny games studio Aldercone with @evel you should check it out! I do the programming.

aldercone.studio