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Dr Megan Anna Neff, in a recent newsletter blog on https://neurodivergentinsights.com, just did an interesting thought exercise about "Not Everything Needs an Upside: Neurodivergent Reflections on AuDHD and Mental Health".

I can relate to it quite a bit. But not trying to look at the upsides all the time seem a bit defeatist (if realistic).

I also related to bipolar often being stigmatized, based on when I was (mis-)diagnosed that way for decades.

@autistics #ActuallyAutistics #ActuallyAuDHD

Being misunderstood is a huge trigger for me, perhaps tied to the fight against human injustice part of neurodivergence. Stimming isn't even re-regulating me right now.

I asked my GP/PCP to complete a form so that I could have a preferred medical transportation provider. First, even though I use and *need* a cane, they said I did not on the form. And then they completed the form without specifying the preferred provider.

I'm really triggered right now. Trying my best to calm down and not burn down the bridge of the relationship.

@autistics #ActuallyAutistics #ActuallyAuDHD #Misunderstood

Being misunderstood is a huge trigger for me, perhaps tied to the fight against human injustice part of neurodivergence. Stimming isn't even re-regulating me right now.

I asked my GP/PCP to complete a form so that I could have a preferred medical transportation provider. First, even though I use and *need* a cane, they said I did not on the form. And then they completed the form without specifying the preferred provider.

I'm really triggered right now. Trying my best to calm down and not burn down the bridge of the relationship.

@autistics #ActuallyAutistics #ActuallyAuDHD #Misunderstood

Being misunderstood is a huge trigger for me, perhaps tied to the fight against human injustice part of neurodivergence. Stimming isn't even re-regulating me right now.

I asked my GP/PCP to complete a form so that I could have a preferred medical transportation provider. First, even though I use and *need* a cane, they said I did not on the form. And then they completed the form without specifying the preferred provider.

I'm really triggered right now. Trying my best to calm down and not burn down the bridge of the relationship.

@autistics #ActuallyAutistics #ActuallyAuDHD #Misunderstood

Being misunderstood is a huge trigger for me, perhaps tied to the fight against human injustice part of neurodivergence. Stimming isn't even re-regulating me right now.

I asked my GP/PCP to complete a form so that I could have a preferred medical transportation provider. First, even though I use and *need* a cane, they said I did not on the form. And then they completed the form without specifying the preferred provider.

I'm really triggered right now. Trying my best to calm down and not burn down the bridge of the relationship.

@autistics #ActuallyAutistics #ActuallyAuDHD #Misunderstood

Being misunderstood is a huge trigger for me, perhaps tied to the fight against human injustice part of neurodivergence. Stimming isn't even re-regulating me right now.

I asked my GP/PCP to complete a form so that I could have a preferred medical transportation provider. First, even though I use and *need* a cane, they said I did not on the form. And then they completed the form without specifying the preferred provider.

I'm really triggered right now. Trying my best to calm down and not burn down the bridge of the relationship.

@autistics #ActuallyAutistics #ActuallyAuDHD #Misunderstood

People pleasing is a big part of my personality, for better or for worse. This has recently gotten in the way of my health.

With my spine surgeon, he wanted me to be using an external spine stimulator. He also wanted me to be doing regular physical therapy. For the former, I now have a gastric stimulator where it's no longer possible to use it. And for physical therapy, time and time again it has been proven it affects my ME/CFS post-exertional malaise as well as the whole-body-pain part of my Sjogren's for up to a week after one one-hour session.

Anyway, I was supposed to be getting regular monitoring every 6-8 weeks from the surgeon for a year. But I was so concerned in disappointing him in the above that I pulled away. I think some changes have happened to my spine that need to be watched and possibly addressed.

So I made peace that, although he's a fellow human with feelings, this is a professional relationship that is goal driven. I can't be concerned about disappointing him. Feels like some big personal growth here to understand boundaries better! 😀

@autistics #ActuallyAutistics #PeoplePleasing #PersonalBoundaries

People pleasing is a big part of my personality, for better or for worse. This has recently gotten in the way of my health.

With my spine surgeon, he wanted me to be using an external spine stimulator. He also wanted me to be doing regular physical therapy. For the former, I now have a gastric stimulator where it's no longer possible to use it. And for physical therapy, time and time again it has been proven it affects my ME/CFS post-exertional malaise as well as the whole-body-pain part of my Sjogren's for up to a week after one one-hour session.

Anyway, I was supposed to be getting regular monitoring every 6-8 weeks from the surgeon for a year. But I was so concerned in disappointing him in the above that I pulled away. I think some changes have happened to my spine that need to be watched and possibly addressed.

So I made peace that, although he's a fellow human with feelings, this is a professional relationship that is goal driven. I can't be concerned about disappointing him. Feels like some big personal growth here to understand boundaries better! 😀

@autistics #ActuallyAutistics #PeoplePleasing #PersonalBoundaries

People pleasing is a big part of my personality, for better or for worse. This has recently gotten in the way of my health.

With my spine surgeon, he wanted me to be using an external spine stimulator. He also wanted me to be doing regular physical therapy. For the former, I now have a gastric stimulator where it's no longer possible to use it. And for physical therapy, time and time again it has been proven it affects my ME/CFS post-exertional malaise as well as the whole-body-pain part of my Sjogren's for up to a week after one one-hour session.

Anyway, I was supposed to be getting regular monitoring every 6-8 weeks from the surgeon for a year. But I was so concerned in disappointing him in the above that I pulled away. I think some changes have happened to my spine that need to be watched and possibly addressed.

So I made peace that, although he's a fellow human with feelings, this is a professional relationship that is goal driven. I can't be concerned about disappointing him. Feels like some big personal growth here to understand boundaries better! 😀

@autistics #ActuallyAutistics #PeoplePleasing #PersonalBoundaries

People pleasing is a big part of my personality, for better or for worse. This has recently gotten in the way of my health.

With my spine surgeon, he wanted me to be using an external spine stimulator. He also wanted me to be doing regular physical therapy. For the former, I now have a gastric stimulator where it's no longer possible to use it. And for physical therapy, time and time again it has been proven it affects my ME/CFS post-exertional malaise as well as the whole-body-pain part of my Sjogren's for up to a week after one one-hour session.

Anyway, I was supposed to be getting regular monitoring every 6-8 weeks from the surgeon for a year. But I was so concerned in disappointing him in the above that I pulled away. I think some changes have happened to my spine that need to be watched and possibly addressed.

So I made peace that, although he's a fellow human with feelings, this is a professional relationship that is goal driven. I can't be concerned about disappointing him. Feels like some big personal growth here to understand boundaries better! 😀

@autistics #ActuallyAutistics #PeoplePleasing #PersonalBoundaries

People pleasing is a big part of my personality, for better or for worse. This has recently gotten in the way of my health.

With my spine surgeon, he wanted me to be using an external spine stimulator. He also wanted me to be doing regular physical therapy. For the former, I now have a gastric stimulator where it's no longer possible to use it. And for physical therapy, time and time again it has been proven it affects my ME/CFS post-exertional malaise as well as the whole-body-pain part of my Sjogren's for up to a week after one one-hour session.

Anyway, I was supposed to be getting regular monitoring every 6-8 weeks from the surgeon for a year. But I was so concerned in disappointing him in the above that I pulled away. I think some changes have happened to my spine that need to be watched and possibly addressed.

So I made peace that, although he's a fellow human with feelings, this is a professional relationship that is goal driven. I can't be concerned about disappointing him. Feels like some big personal growth here to understand boundaries better! 😀

@autistics #ActuallyAutistics #PeoplePleasing #PersonalBoundaries

Wow that was fun, enlightening, and reassuring. I just redid the standard autism online quizzes as part of preparing for a formal diagnosis of the autism in 6-12 months. I had first done these a couple years ago, when I was trying to decide if I might be neurodivergent.

Very high likelihood of autism, *extremely high* alexithymia, high burnout, *extremely* high monotropism.

@autistics #ActuallyAutistics

I've been deep diving into this YouTube channel. It has great non-binary and neurodivergent (especially autistic) content.

The one thing that keeps catching me off guard is that they are framing neurodivergence as a disability. Is that a cultural thing that I missed (they are in the UK)? Or is it the perception of this YouTuber? I've always framed it as a different type of brain and way of looking at the world.

I'll still keep watching and supporting their content, but it's something that keeps niggling me.

https://www.youtube.com/@AdelaideAlchemist

@autistics #ActuallyAutistics #NonBinary #YouTube #Disability

This is fascinating and I'm glad research continues to happen into autism.

I just hope there wouldn't be unintended consequences where a less-enlightened parent would give up their newborn child if they thought they were different, should this prove to be viable research.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eclg9v29ILw

@autistics #ActuallyAutistics

My browser favorites are a window into my current special interests or concerns, which can vary from day to day. I am constantly reorganizing them into relevant categories, and shunting some to a "More" subfolder per category that are important but less relevant.

@autistics #ActuallyAutistics #SpecialInterests #BrowserFavorites

Any fellow Autistics on here have a good recommendation for truly seamless socks?

So far, everything I've found that is labeled "seamless" is straight up lying.

#AskingAutistics #ActuallyAutistics

This quoted postbsays it all! 👇🏽 ( #AutisticActually #Autistics #Autistic #Autism #AutismSpectrum #ActuallyAutistic #ActuallyAutistics #Neurodivergent #Neuroatypical )

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Neurodivergent (TV), a list of...

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What do you like & hate related to senses?

Mine:
❌ grease on my fingers
❌ ticking clocks; dripping water
✅ sweets
❌ bitter; sour
✅ lots of pillows

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What do you like & hate related to senses?

Mine:
❌ grease on my fingers
❌ ticking clocks; dripping water
✅ sweets
❌ bitter; sour
✅ lots of pillows

@autistics @actuallyautistic @youronlyone @youronly.one

What do you like & hate related to senses?

Mine:
❌ grease on my fingers
❌ ticking clocks; dripping water
✅ sweets
❌ bitter; sour
✅ lots of pillows

@autistics @actuallyautistic @youronlyone @youronly.one

What do you like & hate related to senses?

Mine:
❌ grease on my fingers
❌ ticking clocks; dripping water
✅ sweets
❌ bitter; sour
✅ lots of pillows

@autistics @actuallyautistic @youronlyone @youronly.one

What do you like & hate related to senses?

Mine:
❌ grease on my fingers
❌ ticking clocks; dripping water
✅ sweets
❌ bitter; sour
✅ lots of pillows

@autistics @actuallyautistic @youronlyone @youronly.one

A very important reminder for Neurotypical (who call themselves “normal”) people.

Source: https://x.com/NoNonsenseND/status/1815908289059652000

#Neurodivergent #ADHD #Autism #Autistic #AuDHD #ActuallyAutistic #ActuallyAutistics #Autistics #ASD #PWD

“Japan anime studio draws on talent of autistic artists”

https://www.eaglenews.ph/japan-anime-studio-draws-on-talent-of-autistic-artists

Tags: #ADHD #AuDHD #Autism #AutismSpectrum #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #Autistics #ActuallyAutistics #AutismAcceptance #AutismAcceptanceMonth #Japan #Neurodivergent

@autistics @actuallyautistic

‘Neural noise’ could be a hidden advantage of the autistic mind

But some research, including our own study, has explored specific advantages in autism. Studies have shown that in some cognitive tasks, autistic people perform better than allistic people.

Autistic people face ignorance, prejudice and discrimination that can harm wellbeing. Poor mental and physical health, reduced social connections and increased “camouflaging” of autistic traits are some of the negative impacts that autistic people face.

So, research underlining and investigating the strengths inherent in autism can help reduce stigma, allow autistic people to be themselves and acknowledge autistic people do not require “fixing”.

The autistic brain is different. It comes with limitations, but it also has its strengths.

https://www.psypost.org/neural-noise-could-be-a-hidden-advantage-of-the-autistic-mind/

#AutismAcceptance #Autism #AutismSpectrum #Autistics #ActuallyAutistics #ActuallyAutistic #Autistic #Neurodivergent @autistics @actuallyautistic

How do you define the term, “Openly Autistic”?

• Is it an autistic person who rarely masks?
• Or, an autistic who isn’t afraid and/or shy to share that they are actually autistic?
• Or, an autistic person who is active in the autism acceptance “movement” (if we can call it that)?
• Or, perhaps, an autistic who were interviewed and disclosed they’re autistic?

Maybe you have other considerations or criteria that defines “openly autistic” for you?

NOTE: Being openly autistic is a choice and is not for everyone. I think it is safe to say that we all face discrimination, stereotyping, and prejudice for being actually autistics, thus, most choose not to be open about it.

However, recently, there has been a slow growth in numbers of openly autistics, and like with most things in life, we have different criteria, definitions, and cultural considerations.

Thus, I am curious what you think, personally or maybe your immediate environment or organisation, is an openly autistic person. Or, when do you consider one as openly autistic.

Again, this is not about if an autistic person should be openly autistic or not. ^_^

Thank you for your interesting insights!

• Autism symbol by: MissLunaRose12
• License: CC By-SA 4.0 International
• Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Autism_Symbol_Proposed_2.png

https://youronlyoneofcl.wordpress.com/2024/04/09/how-do-you-define-openly-autistic/

#ActuallyAutistics #AutismSpectrum

How do you define the term, “Openly Autistic”?

* Is it an autistic person who rarely masks?
* Or, an autistic who isn't afraid and/or shy to share that they are actually autistic?
* Or, an autistic person who is active in the autism acceptance “movement” (if we can call it that)?
* Or, perhaps, an autistic who were interviewed and disclosed they're autistic?

Maybe you have other considerations or criteria that defines “openly autistic” for you?

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NOTE: Being openly autistic is a choice and is _not_ for everyone. I think it is safe to say that we all face discrimination, stereotyping, and prejudice for being actually autistics, thus, most choose not to be open about it.

However, recently, there has been a slow growth in numbers of openly autistics, and like with most things in life, we have different criteria, definitions, and cultural considerations.

Thus, I am curious what _you_ think, personally or maybe your immediate environment or organisation, is an openly autistic person. Or, when do you consider one as openly autistic.

Again, this is not about if an autistic person should be openly autistic or not. ^_^

Thank you for your interesting insights!

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* Autism symbol by: MissLunaRose12
* License: CC By-SA 4.0 International
* Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Autism_Symbol_Proposed_2.png

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Ms. #KimSeJeong #김세정 received the "2024 Autism Friendly Award (Individual)" at the 17th Annual World Autism Awareness Day in #Korea.

https://m.blog.naver.com/love_autism/223404620513

As a big fan of hers, I'm glad to know she's an ally!

#Autism #AutismSpectrum #ActuallyAutistics #Autistics #Kpop @autistics @[email protected] @actuallyautistic @[email protected]

* Translation image source: https://twitter.com/_sejeongdays/status/1776729309203595624?s=19

Today, April 2nd, is also “World Autism Day”. But here in the #Philippines, the entire month of April is “World Autism Acceptance Month”.

#OpenlyAutistic #Autism #AutismSpectrum #Autistc #ActuallyAutistic #Autistics #ActuallyAutistics #Neurodivergent @autistics @actuallyautistic

A good read: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/02/07/neuroscientist-shares-coveted-skills-that-set-introverts-apart-their-brains-work-differently.html

To quote two:
“If your workplace is dominated by extroverts who criticize those who prefer to work alone — or skip after-work cocktails — as “not team players,” it may inadvertently alienate gifted people.”

“there is no difference in conforming responses given to high- and low-pressure levels by introverts.”

It feels like they described #autistic me. Then again, I'm an #INFP ( / #Introvert) type of autistic, so it fits.

In addition, I experienced that “not team players” from some managers from a certain company years ago. I don't join after-work cocktails, or any party, and was branded as “not a team player” by some of those in position. I was actually very glad I did not because I later found out they force people to drink, and I can't because I have #gout (other than the fact, you can't make me drink if I don't want to).

Anyway. What about you, my fellow #ActuallyAutistics? Or, are you an extrovert autistic yet still find similarities from the article and studies mentioned in it?

=> Source and originally shared by: https://boing.world/@denny/112009527257501232

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@mariemarm

Re: HB9787 or the “Neurodivergent People's Rights Act”

Copy: https://hrep-website.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/legisdocs/basic_19/HB09787.pdf

> For this reason, autistic communities prefer the use of identity-first language.

I'll be surprised if #Autism NGOs doesn't lobby against that.

The “person-first” language is strong in many members of autism NGOs in the country.

Majority of it are a “go” for me. I'm just 50-50 on the database part. While I understand why, it lacks requirement on ensuring the privacy and security of such a database; and a bulleted list and details on what that data will be used for. It should be specific, not broad. Otherwise, I think it is best not to build that database.

We've already seen how useless the #SIMregistration is. They pushed for it simply to collect data. They used scams and spams as a reason, and though people were warned against the uselessness of #SIMreg, the majority fell for it. (We're getting 100% more scams and spams after it was implemented.)

^_^

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To my fellow #ActuallyAutistics who are also into programming. Can you handle #RegEx / #RegExp?

Up to how much complexity?

When I was younger, it was easy. Today, I have to use a test tool! ^_^;;

#Autistics #Autism #ActuallyAutistic #Autistic #AutismSpectrum #AskingAutistics

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@obrerx @actuallyautistic In my case, I would definitely say it's more disorder than not. That said, I have seen that not all #ActuallyAutistics have found it to be so. So I'd say that the use of disorder really depends on each person's individual situation, and how being #ActuallyAutistic impacts a persons life. I guess I'd sum my perspective on it up as saying, not all autistics have ASD, but some of us do.

Two stereotypes about us #Autistics is we like #PrimeNumbers and #EvenNumbers. I'm a “yes” and a “no”.

I do like Prime numbers and Odd numbers:
* 17
* 13
* 7

17 is very special.
* 17 is the 7th Prime
* 1 is an odd number
* 7 is an odd number
* 17 is an odd number
* 1 + 7 = 8, although an even number, it symbolises infinity and eternity, and us #ActuallyAutistics

13 is also special.
* A Prime
* An Odd
* A Fibonacci number

And depending on whom you ask:
* The 8th Fibonacci number
* The 7th Fibonacci number

Ironically:
* The anniversary of my first romantic relationship was on: 1997-07-17. It was my first love who picked that, and she had no idea what my favourite numbers are.
* My height is 175 cm or 5'7.5" to 5'8.5" (depending on whom you ask).
* Favourite time of the day: 07:00 and 19:00 (7pm). 19 is the 8th Prime. (There's 8 again.)

And I'm #OpenlyAutistic. ^_^

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How about you? What two #Autism stereotypes is you and not you?

@autistics @actuallyautistic @actuallyadhd @autism

“Autistic Masking Is A Survival Mechanism Until It’s A Threat To Survival”

“It’s the environments we move in that need to change urgently”

A good read.

https://justinel999.medium.com/people-dont-know-i-m-autistic-but-i-m-not-masking-aa84a6c7c07a

@[email protected]

#Autistic #Autistics #ActuallyAutistic #ActuallyAutistics #OpenlyAutistic #OpenlyAutistics #Autism #AutismSpectrum #Masking #Survival #Threat

@actuallyautistic @actuallyautistics @autistics

So, this is what's happening to me: #AutisticBurnout

It describes it as:
“Autistic burnout is a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic life stress and a mismatch of expectations and abilities without adequate supports. It is characterized by pervasive, long-term (typically 3+ months) exhaustion, loss of function, and reduced tolerance to stimulus.” ~Raymaker et al, 2020

Typically the Autistic person in question will still have multiple demands in their life that require cognitive resources, despite having little to no resources left to give. Life goes on, as they say.

Read the rest here: https://emergentdivergence.com/2023/05/12/creating-autistic-suffering-what-is-atypical-burnout/

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Hat tip to: @emergentdivergence.bsky.social from the #ATprotocol network.

What do you think? Anyone else?

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10 things you should know about #Autistic people and #Autism

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZXjJVrm1Jw

(note: I am now #OpenlyAutistic thanks to the #Kdrama #ExtraordinaryAttorneyWoo )

#Autistics #ActuallyAutistic #ActuallyAutistics #AutismSpectrum

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63 common #Autistic traits you never realised were signs of #Autism

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyoGpebQGYE

A very good list.

That's 48 out of 63 for me. ^_^

How about you?

#ActuallyAutistic #ActuallyAutistics #Autistics #AutismSpectrum #OpenlyAutistic

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Season 04 Episode 11 of Fringe featured the meeting of the two Agent Astrid Farnsworth, one an autistic and the other neurotypical.

This episode aired on 2012-02-04 and entitled “Making Angels”.

The autistic Agent Astrid Farnsworth came from the “Amber World” (the parallel world), and the NT Astrid is from the “Prime World” (our world basically).

The character is, I would say “basic” as far as portrayal of an autistic person. Some would say it's a stereotype. But I like her nonetheless because it was not exaggerated, and the focus was not on her autism instead it was about her many skills.

And in this episode, we saw through her that autistic people are humans too. That we have our own struggles, we do cry and feel emotions (contrary to the claims that we lack it), and we just want to live like everyone else.

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The autistic Astrid was introduced in season 2 (2009–2010). The actress, Jasika Nicole, was praised for her performance of both the neurotypical and the autistic Agent Astrid.

How about you, what do you think of her character? How was the performance (specifically with autistic Astrid)?

#Fringe #Autistic #Autism #AutismSpectrum #Neurotypical #SciFi #TV #ScienceFiction #Isekai #ParallelWorlds #ParallelWorld #Autistics #ActuallyAutistic #ActuallyAutistics

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This is a very good read for everyone, autistics and non-autistics, alike: “Why does masking autism contribute to burnout?” By Eloise Stark, an Autistic Ph.D. candidate from the University of Oxford, who was diagnosed at age 27.

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“I am who I am, I’m autistic and proud, I’m different, and for the first time in my life, I’m okay with that.”

…

“Following the attack, I developed a recurrence of mental-health problems from my youth. I grew more and more unwell. I was anxious, obsessive, depressed, and began to have suicidal feelings. I was overwhelmed by the world, by just being, and didn’t know how to cope with it.”

…

“Masking autism wasn’t a sustainable or safe option. I was admitted to the hospital, yet every clinician disagreed on my diagnosis. Most remarked that they felt they were ‘missing something’.”

…

“‘All your life you have been masking autism.’”

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(me: Yep, that's me.)

Read her journey: https://www.urevolution.com/en-eu/blogs/magazine/masking-autism-nearly-killed-her

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