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BZBrainz

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AuDHD. :rainbowinfinity: NeuroQueer. Creative.

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BZBrainz, to bookstodon
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@actuallyautistic @audhd
Was deeply engaged in a difficult conversation today when a book caught my attention across the room. “Is that Unmasking Autism? I read that earlier this year.” It was an optional opening for optional disclosure. It changed the questions he felt comfortable asking, changed how I provided education, and it ended be a deeply satisfying and helpful exchange. Today was a real win. @bookstodon

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@lapingvino @Grizzlysgrowls @geographile @axnxcamr @addie @actuallyautistic @bookstodon @audhd In trying to understand this comment, I fell down a rabbit hole that ended (because my last go TF to sleep alarm went off) in a last theorem meme. I am going to go to bed pondering this…

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@axnxcamr @addie @actuallyautistic @bookstodon @audhd I was taught growing up that writing in books is having “a conversation with the author.” I loved writing in books that I feel a connection with… Unmasking Autism was definitely one of those books for me.

BZBrainz,
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@geographile @axnxcamr @addie @actuallyautistic @bookstodon @audhd I love my Kindle app for a similar reason! 🥰

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@Grizzlysgrowls @geographile @axnxcamr @addie @actuallyautistic @bookstodon @audhd I had a good long daydream about what an archeologist would think of my “conversions with authors.” I sometimes appreciate the notes of others and sometimes not. I will also go find videos of people reviewing books I enjoy as a way to extend the conversation.

eonity, to actuallyautistic
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Anyway, my sleep schedule is completely screwed up again. Woke up at 3PM+ yesterday, and haven’t slept since (it’s now 7AM here where I live).

I wonder if sleep schedule issues are something that other people face as well?

@actuallyautistic

BZBrainz,
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@eonity @actuallyautistic very much so. As a child, I slept little and only on my terms—my poor parents.

BZBrainz, to queer
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TW: homophobia

I wanted to share a couple of the violent and homophobic responses I received after talking about my spouse of 20 years. We are an Out, Queer, Neurodivergent couple—this will not be the first or the last time I receive comments like this. This sort of behavior is not acceptable and the community should be aware of these screen names.

@lgbtqia @actuallyautistic

BZBrainz,
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@shiri I’ve never heard of this before and really appreciate learning about these steps. Thank you. I will do this.

BZBrainz,
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@msquebanh @lgbtqia @actuallyautistic i apparently needed to update my reporting/blocking skills. It’s likely going to be needed this month.

BZBrainz, to actuallyautistic
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@actuallyautistic
I had an interesting conversation with a good friend about states that require diagnosis of to be registered with the state and the future implications this could have paired with laws that restrict access to care for people. I’m only familiar with a couple of states that require registration and that’s New Jersey and North Dakota.

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@darren @actuallyautistic I am very curious if people have to be told they have been registered to help the state affect policy, allocate resources, etc. I am aware of providers that decline to provide diagnosis in states that require registry, and while I may not have the information they do, I am very curious about the whys (though I have a pretty long speculative list just from ruminating on it). https://www.hhs.nd.gov/autism-spectrum-disorder-asd-database

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@darren @actuallyautistic I am very happy he was able to get what he needed. ♥️

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@darren @actuallyautistic That sounds like a difficult place to be in. It’s a part of my medical record and in many ways, to obtain resources, we are forced to disclose even if it could be deleterious in the end. I do not believe Washington State has a specific registry and it’s still on my mind. I have a lot of reading to do.

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    @argumento @actuallyadhd I usually listen to one song on repeat with minimal to no vocals. I chose the BPM based on mood and energy needs. Last month I was really into the Sandman Soundtrack. And then totally different, here’s one I frequently listen to when I’m tired and trying to write. https://open.spotify.com/track/1p9TBsFqLP5KRWypjFznWp?si=44781cb6e6e3447d

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    @argumento @actuallyadhd One more example, different energy. Music helps provide the stimuli I need to stay in one space to work. https://open.spotify.com/track/1p9TBsFqLP5KRWypjFznWp?si=48c83752e4924732

    theautisticcoach, to actuallyautistics

    Sleep is crucial for self-regulation. If you’re please do not relegate sleep to your “luxuries” list.

    @actuallyautistic @actuallyautistics

    BZBrainz,
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    @theautisticcoach @actuallyautistic @actuallyautistics I cannot emphasize this enough. This was a hard lesson that I wish I had learned sooner.

    BZBrainz, to actuallyautistic
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    @actuallyautistic
    Glossy cover versus matte. I hate the feel of the matte and my spouse loves it. I’m not sure which is better for the majority of us. Matte is what’s up on Amazon for now, but the color saturation of the glossy one is so appealing.

    https://books2read.com/audhd

    Two copies of Late-Identified AuDHD laid side by side. One is cover is glossy (front side) and one is matte (back side).

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    @grrrr_shark @actuallyautistic To my fingers, it’s glorious… and matte makes me fingers crawl back into fists.

    BZBrainz, to writingcommunity
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    @writingcommunity @bookstodon
    I’m so disappointed in D2D’s (Draft 2 Digital) response to my request to upload a large print paperback. It’s very similar to Amazon’s.

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    @sharonecathcart @writingcommunity @bookstodon Thank you for those tips. I’m working on the PDF now and I’ll keep going back to Amazon. They’ve declined to link books several times now, instead telling me to write “large print available” in the product description, blurb, and my bio. I think I’ll hunt down some examples to show them that it is being done.

    theautisticcoach, to actuallyautistic

    What brings my friends the highest levels of joy that you cannot contain yourself?

    @actuallyautistic @actuallyautistics

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    @theautisticcoach @actuallyautistic @actuallyautistics
    Water. Swimming. Being near the bay. There is only a few childhood photos of me with a wide natural smile… they all involve water.

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    @BZBrainz So I received my copy of the book from Amazon a few days ago - I get what you're saying about the cover - glossy would be cooler, but this I can live with.

    Fortunately, the contents so far are brilliant, so I guess I'll have to just leave it open :)

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    @grrrr_shark Thank you for the feedback, I very much appreciate it. ♥️ I think the matte cover will be fully phased out when I put out the second edition (likely next year). Hopefully my care and love for this workbook will show. Thank you for your support!

    DivergentDumpsterPhoenix, to autisticadvocacy
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    My new book on and is out now and available for order!

    Please help this book reach as many people as possible, it is self-published, I don't have access to any help with marketing, it's all done through word of mouth.

    Unusual Medicine: Essays on Autistic identity and drug addiction amzn.eu/d/8i7lJrf

    @actuallyautistic @autisticadvocacy @bookstodon

    BZBrainz,
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    @DivergentDumpsterPhoenix @actuallyautistic @autisticadvocacy @bookstodon David, I’m excited to check this book out. I’m also an indie author and would be happy to share your book on a local peer group discord I’m on for adults with ASD.

    BZBrainz, to animals
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    @writingcommunity @actuallyautistic
    Gratuitous cat video. 😁 I tried to do a comparison video for the different print quality between Amazon and Ingram Sparks. My old cat said… NOT TODAY!

    Short video of a gray cat, laying a crossed Late Identified AUDHD: A Starter Workbook.

    BZBrainz, to writingcommunity
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    As promised, there is a new in progress for Late-Identified A Starter Workbook! Just sent it off for feedback. This is the first step in a long series that will eventually end in updates across store fronts and an updated back cover. @bookstodon @writingcommunity
    Old blurb ➡️ https://books2read.com/audhd

    BZBrainz, to actuallyautistic
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    @actuallyautistic @bookstodon

    Do you read large-print books?

    What font size do you prefer? I've been reading about creating large-print books for the last several weeks (from publishers, authors, and consultants), and there seems to be a discrepancy in the minimum font size (size 16 vs. size 18). Now, I want to hear from readers. What is your preference?

    I’m working on the large-print version of Late-Identified : A Starter Workbook. https://books2read.com/audhd

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