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autism101, 17 days ago to actuallyautistic

Do you ever struggle with getting bored with some routines.

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autism101, 18 days ago to actuallyautistic

Parents of autistic children with support needs all have a common question? What will happen to my child after I die? Who will take care of them? And many parents are also autistic.

SOCIETY: "Hey...it's all one big crapshoot anyhoo."

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https://youtu.be/XqSYC_vwhDg?si=JsJl2DhK1PrvzYX0&t=80

autism101, 18 days ago to actuallyautistic

There are studies that show that autistic people have lower average lifespans? Why? Because of cooccurring conditions, bullying leading to suicidal ideation, poor support systems and economic stability. This needs to change.
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autism101, 29 days ago to actuallyautistic

Autistic Sally: I'm autistic, I have to mask really hard to "pass".

Bob: But you don't look autistic, you're so high functioning.

Autistic Sally: (internally) Did Bob just comment on my "functioning"?

#ActuallyAutistic @actuallyautistic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wewGfsrfGY

autism101, 29 days ago to actuallyautistic

Disney is updating its Disability Access program because they say it is being abused. Their solution? You must get prior approval by using Disney's virtual video chat system to speak with a member of the accessibility team.

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https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2024/04/10/disney-revamping-disability-access-policies-at-theme-parks/30825/

autism101, 1 month ago to actuallyautistic

The Assembly is a new show in the UK, in which 35 autistic, neurodivergent and learning disabled people quiz Michael Sheen. It is an adaptation of a popular French show, Les Rencontres du Papotin.

There is one part of where a young autistic person named Leo struggles to tell Michael his question. For some of us, it can take time when communicating with others. Michael shows the correct response...patience.

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https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2024/apr/05/the-assembly-review-michael-sheen-is-grilled-by-35-neurodivergent-young-people-and-its-pure-tv-joy

autism101, 1 month ago to actuallyautistic

It may seem like a small win, updating language from "autism awareness" to "acceptance", but it is important. Especially when the language change comes from a government.

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https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2024/04/03/white-house-embraces-autism-acceptance-over-awareness/30811/

autism101, 1 month ago to actuallyautistic

Do you need routines but actually dislike them at the same time?

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autism101, 1 month ago to actuallyautistic

There is a new comedy coming to Hulu next month called “Dinosaur”, created by autistic comedian Ashley Storrie, who stars as “Nina”, an autistic character in the series.

#ActuallyAutistic #AutismInTheMedia @actuallyautistic

https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2024/03/19/hulu-to-debut-autism-comedy/30790/

autism101, 1 month ago to actuallyautistic

What does it feel like when some in society deem it ok to erase you from existence?

In Scotland, parents were just offered the option of a class photo with no “complex needs” pupils from one of the biggest school photography firms.

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https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce5epgp2zdno

autism101, 1 month ago to actuallyautistic

How an autistic boys vocal stimming in his grandparents back yard leads to them getting sued by their neighbor because he’s a "nuisance".

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https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/south-bay/san-jose-firefighters-visit-boy-autism-lawsuit/3486011/

autism101, 1 month ago to actuallyautistic

"Hop", a half-hour kids show focused on disabilities is coming to HBO Max in April. A character named Filipa is a "fiercely intelligent squirrel" and is voiced by Charlotte Walker who is autistic.

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https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2024/03/25/hbos-max-to-launch-kids-show-focused-on-disabilities/30800/

autism101, 1 month ago to actuallyautistic

Were you always more sensitive to sounds than others growing up?

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autism101, 1 month ago to actuallyautistic

Have you ever been told you are too quiet and you should talk more?

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autism101, 1 month ago to actuallyautistic

As autistic people, we don’t need to apologize to others for our differences.

Illustration by Izzy @autieselfcare

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autism101, 1 month ago to actuallyautistic

What types of things does your brain tend to fight over?

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autism101, 1 month ago to actuallyautistic

Is it just me, or is the amount of “unknown callers” increasing exponentially.

PRO TIP: many phones have a setting called “Silence Unknown Callers” buried under Settings. Turn it to “On.

Anyone in your Contacts list will still get through.

#AskingAutistics #AskADHD #AuDHD @actuallyautistic

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autism101, 1 month ago to actuallyautistic

It is easy to get overcommitted, which can lead to autistic burnout. Learn to say no to some things. That is exercising good self-care.

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autism101, 2 months ago to actuallyautistic

Let’s talk tags on clothing. I hate them and they annoy me to no end. And even if I cut them off, the tiny bit remaining always manages to touch me and I hate it. 😩

Do tags bother you?

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autism101, 2 months ago to actuallyautistic

I frequently have to re-read the same paragraph over and over again before it sinks in. It is really frustrating, and makes reading a book take forever. It even happens when I’m listening to an audio book.

Do you struggle with this?

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autism101, 2 months ago to actuallyautistic

Some autistic people experience meltdowns or shutdowns.

When I get overstimulated I tend to shutdown.

If you experience either of these, or both, which is more prevalent for you?

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