madfedi, to mentalhealth

As we approach the end of Autism Acceptance Month, here is a reminder that countries like New Zealand will prohibit you from immigrating there if you are autistic.

Psychiatry and other forms of bigotry go hand in hand.

#MentalHealth #ActuallyAutistic #MadPride #AutismAcceptanceMonth #disability #autism

youronlyone, to ADHD
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AceyAngel, to Autism
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I created this graphic and logo the beginning of April for Autism Acceptance month.

(posted on my IG, but only now thought to post here as well.)

Happy Autism Acceptance month.

adelinej, to Autism
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From @Autie Comics

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adelinej,
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From @Autie Comics

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adelinej,
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From @Autie Comics

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adelinej,
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From @Autie Comics

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adelinej,
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From @Autie Comics

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adelinej,
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From @Autie Comics

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adelinej, to Autism
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From @Autie Comics (there are so MANY that I want to share)

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DivergentDumpsterPhoenix, to actuallyautistic
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Don't call yourself and ally to Autistic people if you haven't given me, an Autistic person, cake this April.

@actuallyautistic @autisticadvocacy @neurodiversity

dramypsyd, to random
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By the way it's real fucking ballsy to cold email an autistic person during and ask me to do a free consult under the guise that you want to be "more inclusive."

arcadetoken, to random
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Still ruminating a bit about how people will downplay your late Autism realization and not think it's a big deal and not get why you may feel the need to get diagnosed.

You've gone through your whole life thinking you are some unrecognizable alien just to find out there's others like you but there is medical criteria and it is hard to validate yourself to you and to other people who have always thought you're "normal".

1/3
#actuallyautistic #Autismdiagnosis #autismacceptancemonth

geekyjay, to KindActions
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A black family needs your help again! (April 3rd)

I don't like on how this is the 3rd time I'm asking for help during this situation, but this is the only way I can do to help.

We have been in some progress since last time, we're currently working on gaining the ability to buy a house throughout the weeks up till now. And so far, we're waiting on a word from them telling on what're we suppose to do next.

While we're waiting for that, we do need help with keeping up with the hotel room, food and bills while also saving up for the house. Every bit helps!

Goal amount is $3,350!

$240/$3,350 (USD)

You can donate on either Paypal or Cashapp.

Paypal

Cashapp

All boosts and donations are greatly appreciated!

@mutualaid @mutual_aid @blackmastodon

RolloTreadway, to random
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As it's , I hope you all realise that you are obliged to accept any request I make of you.

You can start by bringing me cake.

BernieDoesIt, to random
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I'm not surprised that no one cares about people like me, but I'm sad no one cares about people like me.

BernieDoesIt,
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I'm just sad because I put a lot of effort into an post on Facebook and it got less interaction than my posts usually get. Most of my friends don't know that I'm , although some of them know some of my children are.

@pathfinder @punishmenthurts
@lori @dibi58

arcadetoken, to random
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Happy Autism Acceptance Month and cheers to the @autistics.life peeps out there!

I just realized my neurotype last June out of trying to ID a "disorder" I always knew I had, so this is exciting to me. My kid is also Autistic so this is a shout out for them too, though they won't see this. 😊

I don't know if I'll see huge gains in our acceptance during my life as we still have a really toxic culture still, but maybe they'll see some in theirs. Hoping.

nickythehero, to random
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Happy Autism Acceptance Month! Today is the start of a whole month on how awesome our community are. And show the world that we need more acceptance in this world. #autismacceptancemonth #actuallyautistic #autisticJoy

DivergentDumpsterPhoenix, to actuallyautistic
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Autism Acceptance Month is about to start. Anyone not accepted by an Autistic person before April 30th will be yeeted into the sun.

@neurodiversity @actuallyautistic @autisticadvocacy

DivergentDumpsterPhoenix, to Autism
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Autism awareness tells YOU we are here. Acceptance tells US we are welcome.

@actuallyautistic @neurodiversity @autisticadvocacy

newtsoda, to random

When school is torture...

A comic about autism and “school avoidance”. (1/2)

The woman lies with her head on a pillow, staring wide-eyed at the reader. Thorns creep around the edges of the frame. The text reads: It's nearly twenty years later, and I still have the nightmares. Not the same vague dreams about not doing my homework everyone gets, but vivid night terrors that revolve around school and the things it made me feel. I've been told it's a symptom of CPTSD. The second panel shows a dagger with thorns wrapped around it as it is slowly dragged into their midst. The text reads: Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder develops over a series of prolonged traumatic events. A disturbingly high number of autistic adults go on to develop it and can trace the root of their trauma back to the torturous experiences of their school years. So, I guess it's safe to say I'm not alone. But what's worse: It's still happening today.
A girl is at the centre of the page, tears streaming down her face as scissors cut through her wings. Blood drips down the page. Thorns creep towards her. Another panel shows the woman's back with the shredded remnants of her own cut wings. The text reads: Autistic children are being dragged through a grim education system that does not get their needs, quietly suffering. Parents are denied support if their child makes good grades or is quiet in class, because all is well. But the school doesn't see the tears and fights getting to the gates in the morning. Or the meltdowns/shutdowns as soon as the child gets home. It doesn't matter what's happening to their mental health. That a bubbly, happy child who loved to learn has turned into a despondent, empty shell of their former self. Above all else, school emphasises attendance rates. As long as that child is still showing up every day, it's seen as a success, no matter the cost—and the cost, sadly, is often steep for people like us.

fembot, to random
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George Takei's Substack piece today on autism is a good read. Written by Amelia Mavis, one of his colleagues, it's one person's experience with ASD.

• • •
Autism And Me—A First Person Account Of Life As An Autistic Adult

"Awareness of autism spectrum disorders has increased diagnoses in children, but not public understanding of what ASD is like for autistic adults."


https://thinkbigpicture.substack.com/p/autism-spectrum-disorder-adult-life

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