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DATE: May 15, 2026 at 04:00PM
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-------------------------------------------------TITLE: Autistic adults face higher risk of certain types of sexual victimization, study finds
A recent study published in The Journal of Sex Research suggests that adults with autism experience higher rates of certain types of sexual victimization compared to those without the diagnosis. The findings indicate that these vulnerabilities might be linked to specific sensory sensitivities rather than just the official diagnostic label itself. This provides evidence that tailored education programs focusing on consent and sensory regulation could help protect people with varying levels of autistic traits.
Scientists Brianna M. Akers and Zoë D. Peterson conducted the study to gain a more accurate understanding of how often autistic adults experience different forms of sexual harm. Akers is a counseling psychology doctoral student at Indiana University Bloomington and the Kinsey Institute. Peterson is a professor of applied psychology and director of the Sexual Assault Research Initiative at the Kinsey Institute.
“Across the globe, many people report nonconsensual sexual experiences (i.e., sexual victimization), and that is no different here in the U.S.,” Akers told PsyPost. “I have long been interested in ability status, particularly how this identity shapes the way a person moves through the world and how others perceive and treat them.”
Akers noted that past research indicates autistic individuals are disproportionately affected by nonconsensual sexual experiences. “Existing research suggests that autistic individuals are at an increased risk for experiencing sexual victimization, but there are still gaps in our understanding of which specific types of sexual victimization are most common in this population,” Akers said. “We wanted to conduct this study in the hopes that the findings could help better inform advocacy efforts, prevention programming, and survivor services offered to individuals with autism.”
To respect the diverse community they were studying, the researchers intentionally varied their terminology throughout their work. “One additional thing we would like to note is that language preferences around ability status have fluctuated over time and continue to vary across individuals,” Akers said. “Some people prefer identity-first language, such as ‘autistic person,’ while others prefer person-first language, such as ‘person with autism.’ Because our participants expressed varied preferences, we used both forms when writing the original research article and have continued to do so in these responses as a way to honor their preferences.”
To conduct the study, the researchers recruited adults living in the United States through an online participant platform. The final sample consisted of 663 individuals who were at least 18 years old. Participants were sorted into three distinct groups based on their self-reported diagnostic status.
The first group included 287 individuals who had received a formal clinical diagnosis of autism from a medical professional. The second group consisted of 270 participants who did not have an autism diagnosis. The third group was an exploratory category of 106 individuals who suspected they might have autism but had never received a formal diagnosis, which the authors refer to as a subclinical group.
Participants completed a 20-minute online survey for which they were paid four dollars. The primary measure was a newly revised 2024 version of a widely used questionnaire designed to assess experiences of sexual victimization since the age of 14. This tool breaks down unwanted sexual experiences into four distinct categories so researchers can evaluate the specific tactics used by perpetrators.
The first category measured noncontact sexual victimization, which includes behaviors like verbal harassment or someone exposing themselves without consent. The second category assessed technology-facilitated victimization, such as receiving unwanted sexual images or having intimate photos shared online without permission. The third category covered illegal acts, which involves perpetrators using physical force, verbal threats, or intoxicating substances to obtain sexual contact. The final category measured verbal pressure, which involves a perpetrator using persistent insults, anger, or manipulation to coerce someone into a sexual act.
Participants also completed a 14-question screening tool designed to evaluate symptoms typically associated with autism in adults. This questionnaire asked participants to rate their experiences with social anxiety, difficulties in reading social cues, and sensory reactivity. Sensory reactivity refers to a person’s physical responses to external stimuli, such as feeling overwhelmed by loud noises, bright lights, or unexpected touch.
The scientists found that sexual victimization was highly prevalent across all three groups in the study. When comparing the groups, the researchers discovered that an autism diagnosis was significantly associated with a higher likelihood of experiencing certain types of victimization.
“In our study, sexual victimization was commonly reported across all of our participants, but participants with autism were more likely to report two types of experiences,” Akers said. “First, they were more likely to report in-person sexual experiences where no touching occurred, such as being cat-called or stared at in a sexual way. Second, they were more likely to report sexual touch or penetration that involved force, threats, or situations where they were unable to consent, such as being drunk, high, or asleep.”
The study did not find significant differences between the formally diagnosed group and the non-autistic group when it came to technology-facilitated or verbally pressured victimization.
“Interestingly, autistic participants were just as likely as participants without autism to report technology-facilitated sexual victimization, such as receiving unwanted sexual images, or verbal pressure sexual victimization, such as being pressured into sex through guilt or repeated requests,” Akers said. “This means that, when we talk about sexual victimization risk within this population, we should be specific about the types of sexual victimization we are discussing, rather than assuming autistic individuals are at higher risk for all forms equally.”
Across all four categories, women were consistently at a higher risk of victimization than men, regardless of their diagnostic status. Older age also tended to slightly increase the likelihood of experiencing illegal acts and verbal pressure.
The researchers found that individuals in the exploratory group who suspected they had autism reported victimization rates that were similar to those with a formal diagnosis. This suggests that the vulnerability to sexual harm extends beyond a formal medical label.
“One finding that surprised us was related to our participants who thought they might be autistic but had never received a formal diagnosis,” Akers said. “In our study, these participants reported similar levels of sexual victimization as participants with a formal autism diagnosis across all the types of victimization we measured.”
This pattern is particularly relevant for certain demographics that tend to be left out of traditional medical models. “This felt especially important because autism has historically been underdiagnosed in women, and women are also disproportionately impacted by sexual victimization,” Akers said. “To us, this suggests that when access to tailored prevention programming and survivor support depends too heavily on formal diagnostic status, we may overlook a large group of people who could benefit from these services just as much.”
To test the idea that specific traits influence risk, the authors looked at the scores from the 14-question autism symptom screening tool. They found that the sensory reactivity score was consistently associated with all four forms of sexual victimization. The association was particularly strong for noncontact victimization, indicating that heightened sensitivity plays a major role in a person’s risk level.
Heightened sensory reactivity is a common trait in autism where intense stimuli can trigger a temporary emotional and physical shutdown. The authors note that when individuals feel paralyzed or overwhelmed by their senses, they might be unable to process risk cues or remove themselves from a threatening situation. This physical and mental overload could impair a person’s ability to assert boundaries, which tends to increase their vulnerability to predatory behavior.
While these findings provide insights into sexual victimization, the authors outline a few limitations to keep in mind. Foremost, they want to ensure the relationship between the condition and the experiences is not misunderstood.
“It is important to us that readers of our paper do not leave with the understanding that autism causes sexual victimization to occur,” Akers said. “Nonconsensual sexual experiences are not the fault of the survivor and always the responsibility of the person who enacts the harm. However, our study findings are consistent with previous research that suggests there is a link between autism and sexual victimization, and the more we learn about that link, the better informed our prevention programming will be.”
Because the study relied on an online platform for recruitment, the sample likely overrepresents autistic individuals with high verbal skills, cognitive abilities, and reliable internet access.
“Additionally, our study recruited participants from an online survey platform, meaning that our results might not fully represent the sexual victimization experiences for all autistic people, especially those with higher support needs,” Akers said.
Another limitation is that the autism diagnoses were self-reported by the participants and not verified through medical records. The researchers used a validated screening tool to support the participants’ claims, but the lack of formal diagnostic confirmation leaves room for potential inaccuracies.
The authors suggest that future research should focus on recruiting individuals across the full spectrum of autistic traits, including those with higher support needs. Scientists should also explore how other specific traits might influence vulnerability to sexual harm, such as cognitive rigidity, which is a difficulty in adapting to new situations.
The findings highlight a need for inclusive, sensory-friendly sexual health education programs. Making these educational resources available to everyone, including those with subclinical autistic traits, could help reduce the high rates of sexual victimization seen in these populations.
The study, “Comparing Prevalence of Multiple Types of Sexual Victimization Among Individuals with and without an Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis,” was authored by Brianna M. Akers and Zoë D. Peterson.
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DATE: May 15, 2026 at 04:00PM
SOURCE: PSYPOST.ORG** Research quality varies widely from fantastic to small exploratory studies. Please check research methods when conclusions are very important to you. **
-------------------------------------------------TITLE: Autistic adults face higher risk of certain types of sexual victimization, study finds
A recent study published in The Journal of Sex Research suggests that adults with autism experience higher rates of certain types of sexual victimization compared to those without the diagnosis. The findings indicate that these vulnerabilities might be linked to specific sensory sensitivities rather than just the official diagnostic label itself. This provides evidence that tailored education programs focusing on consent and sensory regulation could help protect people with varying levels of autistic traits.
Scientists Brianna M. Akers and Zoë D. Peterson conducted the study to gain a more accurate understanding of how often autistic adults experience different forms of sexual harm. Akers is a counseling psychology doctoral student at Indiana University Bloomington and the Kinsey Institute. Peterson is a professor of applied psychology and director of the Sexual Assault Research Initiative at the Kinsey Institute.
“Across the globe, many people report nonconsensual sexual experiences (i.e., sexual victimization), and that is no different here in the U.S.,” Akers told PsyPost. “I have long been interested in ability status, particularly how this identity shapes the way a person moves through the world and how others perceive and treat them.”
Akers noted that past research indicates autistic individuals are disproportionately affected by nonconsensual sexual experiences. “Existing research suggests that autistic individuals are at an increased risk for experiencing sexual victimization, but there are still gaps in our understanding of which specific types of sexual victimization are most common in this population,” Akers said. “We wanted to conduct this study in the hopes that the findings could help better inform advocacy efforts, prevention programming, and survivor services offered to individuals with autism.”
To respect the diverse community they were studying, the researchers intentionally varied their terminology throughout their work. “One additional thing we would like to note is that language preferences around ability status have fluctuated over time and continue to vary across individuals,” Akers said. “Some people prefer identity-first language, such as ‘autistic person,’ while others prefer person-first language, such as ‘person with autism.’ Because our participants expressed varied preferences, we used both forms when writing the original research article and have continued to do so in these responses as a way to honor their preferences.”
To conduct the study, the researchers recruited adults living in the United States through an online participant platform. The final sample consisted of 663 individuals who were at least 18 years old. Participants were sorted into three distinct groups based on their self-reported diagnostic status.
The first group included 287 individuals who had received a formal clinical diagnosis of autism from a medical professional. The second group consisted of 270 participants who did not have an autism diagnosis. The third group was an exploratory category of 106 individuals who suspected they might have autism but had never received a formal diagnosis, which the authors refer to as a subclinical group.
Participants completed a 20-minute online survey for which they were paid four dollars. The primary measure was a newly revised 2024 version of a widely used questionnaire designed to assess experiences of sexual victimization since the age of 14. This tool breaks down unwanted sexual experiences into four distinct categories so researchers can evaluate the specific tactics used by perpetrators.
The first category measured noncontact sexual victimization, which includes behaviors like verbal harassment or someone exposing themselves without consent. The second category assessed technology-facilitated victimization, such as receiving unwanted sexual images or having intimate photos shared online without permission. The third category covered illegal acts, which involves perpetrators using physical force, verbal threats, or intoxicating substances to obtain sexual contact. The final category measured verbal pressure, which involves a perpetrator using persistent insults, anger, or manipulation to coerce someone into a sexual act.
Participants also completed a 14-question screening tool designed to evaluate symptoms typically associated with autism in adults. This questionnaire asked participants to rate their experiences with social anxiety, difficulties in reading social cues, and sensory reactivity. Sensory reactivity refers to a person’s physical responses to external stimuli, such as feeling overwhelmed by loud noises, bright lights, or unexpected touch.
The scientists found that sexual victimization was highly prevalent across all three groups in the study. When comparing the groups, the researchers discovered that an autism diagnosis was significantly associated with a higher likelihood of experiencing certain types of victimization.
“In our study, sexual victimization was commonly reported across all of our participants, but participants with autism were more likely to report two types of experiences,” Akers said. “First, they were more likely to report in-person sexual experiences where no touching occurred, such as being cat-called or stared at in a sexual way. Second, they were more likely to report sexual touch or penetration that involved force, threats, or situations where they were unable to consent, such as being drunk, high, or asleep.”
The study did not find significant differences between the formally diagnosed group and the non-autistic group when it came to technology-facilitated or verbally pressured victimization.
“Interestingly, autistic participants were just as likely as participants without autism to report technology-facilitated sexual victimization, such as receiving unwanted sexual images, or verbal pressure sexual victimization, such as being pressured into sex through guilt or repeated requests,” Akers said. “This means that, when we talk about sexual victimization risk within this population, we should be specific about the types of sexual victimization we are discussing, rather than assuming autistic individuals are at higher risk for all forms equally.”
Across all four categories, women were consistently at a higher risk of victimization than men, regardless of their diagnostic status. Older age also tended to slightly increase the likelihood of experiencing illegal acts and verbal pressure.
The researchers found that individuals in the exploratory group who suspected they had autism reported victimization rates that were similar to those with a formal diagnosis. This suggests that the vulnerability to sexual harm extends beyond a formal medical label.
“One finding that surprised us was related to our participants who thought they might be autistic but had never received a formal diagnosis,” Akers said. “In our study, these participants reported similar levels of sexual victimization as participants with a formal autism diagnosis across all the types of victimization we measured.”
This pattern is particularly relevant for certain demographics that tend to be left out of traditional medical models. “This felt especially important because autism has historically been underdiagnosed in women, and women are also disproportionately impacted by sexual victimization,” Akers said. “To us, this suggests that when access to tailored prevention programming and survivor support depends too heavily on formal diagnostic status, we may overlook a large group of people who could benefit from these services just as much.”
To test the idea that specific traits influence risk, the authors looked at the scores from the 14-question autism symptom screening tool. They found that the sensory reactivity score was consistently associated with all four forms of sexual victimization. The association was particularly strong for noncontact victimization, indicating that heightened sensitivity plays a major role in a person’s risk level.
Heightened sensory reactivity is a common trait in autism where intense stimuli can trigger a temporary emotional and physical shutdown. The authors note that when individuals feel paralyzed or overwhelmed by their senses, they might be unable to process risk cues or remove themselves from a threatening situation. This physical and mental overload could impair a person’s ability to assert boundaries, which tends to increase their vulnerability to predatory behavior.
While these findings provide insights into sexual victimization, the authors outline a few limitations to keep in mind. Foremost, they want to ensure the relationship between the condition and the experiences is not misunderstood.
“It is important to us that readers of our paper do not leave with the understanding that autism causes sexual victimization to occur,” Akers said. “Nonconsensual sexual experiences are not the fault of the survivor and always the responsibility of the person who enacts the harm. However, our study findings are consistent with previous research that suggests there is a link between autism and sexual victimization, and the more we learn about that link, the better informed our prevention programming will be.”
Because the study relied on an online platform for recruitment, the sample likely overrepresents autistic individuals with high verbal skills, cognitive abilities, and reliable internet access.
“Additionally, our study recruited participants from an online survey platform, meaning that our results might not fully represent the sexual victimization experiences for all autistic people, especially those with higher support needs,” Akers said.
Another limitation is that the autism diagnoses were self-reported by the participants and not verified through medical records. The researchers used a validated screening tool to support the participants’ claims, but the lack of formal diagnostic confirmation leaves room for potential inaccuracies.
The authors suggest that future research should focus on recruiting individuals across the full spectrum of autistic traits, including those with higher support needs. Scientists should also explore how other specific traits might influence vulnerability to sexual harm, such as cognitive rigidity, which is a difficulty in adapting to new situations.
The findings highlight a need for inclusive, sensory-friendly sexual health education programs. Making these educational resources available to everyone, including those with subclinical autistic traits, could help reduce the high rates of sexual victimization seen in these populations.
The study, “Comparing Prevalence of Multiple Types of Sexual Victimization Among Individuals with and without an Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis,” was authored by Brianna M. Akers and Zoë D. Peterson.
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#psychology #counseling #socialwork #psychotherapy @psychotherapist @psychotherapists @psychology @socialpsych @socialwork @psychiatry #mentalhealth #psychiatry #healthcare #depression #psychotherapist #AutismAwareness #SexualVictimization #AutismResearch #ConsentEducation #SensorySensitivity #VictimPrevention #AutisticAdults #SexualHealthEducation #KinseyInstitute #STEMResearch
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DATE: May 15, 2026 at 04:00PM
SOURCE: PSYPOST.ORG** Research quality varies widely from fantastic to small exploratory studies. Please check research methods when conclusions are very important to you. **
-------------------------------------------------TITLE: Autistic adults face higher risk of certain types of sexual victimization, study finds
A recent study published in The Journal of Sex Research suggests that adults with autism experience higher rates of certain types of sexual victimization compared to those without the diagnosis. The findings indicate that these vulnerabilities might be linked to specific sensory sensitivities rather than just the official diagnostic label itself. This provides evidence that tailored education programs focusing on consent and sensory regulation could help protect people with varying levels of autistic traits.
Scientists Brianna M. Akers and Zoë D. Peterson conducted the study to gain a more accurate understanding of how often autistic adults experience different forms of sexual harm. Akers is a counseling psychology doctoral student at Indiana University Bloomington and the Kinsey Institute. Peterson is a professor of applied psychology and director of the Sexual Assault Research Initiative at the Kinsey Institute.
“Across the globe, many people report nonconsensual sexual experiences (i.e., sexual victimization), and that is no different here in the U.S.,” Akers told PsyPost. “I have long been interested in ability status, particularly how this identity shapes the way a person moves through the world and how others perceive and treat them.”
Akers noted that past research indicates autistic individuals are disproportionately affected by nonconsensual sexual experiences. “Existing research suggests that autistic individuals are at an increased risk for experiencing sexual victimization, but there are still gaps in our understanding of which specific types of sexual victimization are most common in this population,” Akers said. “We wanted to conduct this study in the hopes that the findings could help better inform advocacy efforts, prevention programming, and survivor services offered to individuals with autism.”
To respect the diverse community they were studying, the researchers intentionally varied their terminology throughout their work. “One additional thing we would like to note is that language preferences around ability status have fluctuated over time and continue to vary across individuals,” Akers said. “Some people prefer identity-first language, such as ‘autistic person,’ while others prefer person-first language, such as ‘person with autism.’ Because our participants expressed varied preferences, we used both forms when writing the original research article and have continued to do so in these responses as a way to honor their preferences.”
To conduct the study, the researchers recruited adults living in the United States through an online participant platform. The final sample consisted of 663 individuals who were at least 18 years old. Participants were sorted into three distinct groups based on their self-reported diagnostic status.
The first group included 287 individuals who had received a formal clinical diagnosis of autism from a medical professional. The second group consisted of 270 participants who did not have an autism diagnosis. The third group was an exploratory category of 106 individuals who suspected they might have autism but had never received a formal diagnosis, which the authors refer to as a subclinical group.
Participants completed a 20-minute online survey for which they were paid four dollars. The primary measure was a newly revised 2024 version of a widely used questionnaire designed to assess experiences of sexual victimization since the age of 14. This tool breaks down unwanted sexual experiences into four distinct categories so researchers can evaluate the specific tactics used by perpetrators.
The first category measured noncontact sexual victimization, which includes behaviors like verbal harassment or someone exposing themselves without consent. The second category assessed technology-facilitated victimization, such as receiving unwanted sexual images or having intimate photos shared online without permission. The third category covered illegal acts, which involves perpetrators using physical force, verbal threats, or intoxicating substances to obtain sexual contact. The final category measured verbal pressure, which involves a perpetrator using persistent insults, anger, or manipulation to coerce someone into a sexual act.
Participants also completed a 14-question screening tool designed to evaluate symptoms typically associated with autism in adults. This questionnaire asked participants to rate their experiences with social anxiety, difficulties in reading social cues, and sensory reactivity. Sensory reactivity refers to a person’s physical responses to external stimuli, such as feeling overwhelmed by loud noises, bright lights, or unexpected touch.
The scientists found that sexual victimization was highly prevalent across all three groups in the study. When comparing the groups, the researchers discovered that an autism diagnosis was significantly associated with a higher likelihood of experiencing certain types of victimization.
“In our study, sexual victimization was commonly reported across all of our participants, but participants with autism were more likely to report two types of experiences,” Akers said. “First, they were more likely to report in-person sexual experiences where no touching occurred, such as being cat-called or stared at in a sexual way. Second, they were more likely to report sexual touch or penetration that involved force, threats, or situations where they were unable to consent, such as being drunk, high, or asleep.”
The study did not find significant differences between the formally diagnosed group and the non-autistic group when it came to technology-facilitated or verbally pressured victimization.
“Interestingly, autistic participants were just as likely as participants without autism to report technology-facilitated sexual victimization, such as receiving unwanted sexual images, or verbal pressure sexual victimization, such as being pressured into sex through guilt or repeated requests,” Akers said. “This means that, when we talk about sexual victimization risk within this population, we should be specific about the types of sexual victimization we are discussing, rather than assuming autistic individuals are at higher risk for all forms equally.”
Across all four categories, women were consistently at a higher risk of victimization than men, regardless of their diagnostic status. Older age also tended to slightly increase the likelihood of experiencing illegal acts and verbal pressure.
The researchers found that individuals in the exploratory group who suspected they had autism reported victimization rates that were similar to those with a formal diagnosis. This suggests that the vulnerability to sexual harm extends beyond a formal medical label.
“One finding that surprised us was related to our participants who thought they might be autistic but had never received a formal diagnosis,” Akers said. “In our study, these participants reported similar levels of sexual victimization as participants with a formal autism diagnosis across all the types of victimization we measured.”
This pattern is particularly relevant for certain demographics that tend to be left out of traditional medical models. “This felt especially important because autism has historically been underdiagnosed in women, and women are also disproportionately impacted by sexual victimization,” Akers said. “To us, this suggests that when access to tailored prevention programming and survivor support depends too heavily on formal diagnostic status, we may overlook a large group of people who could benefit from these services just as much.”
To test the idea that specific traits influence risk, the authors looked at the scores from the 14-question autism symptom screening tool. They found that the sensory reactivity score was consistently associated with all four forms of sexual victimization. The association was particularly strong for noncontact victimization, indicating that heightened sensitivity plays a major role in a person’s risk level.
Heightened sensory reactivity is a common trait in autism where intense stimuli can trigger a temporary emotional and physical shutdown. The authors note that when individuals feel paralyzed or overwhelmed by their senses, they might be unable to process risk cues or remove themselves from a threatening situation. This physical and mental overload could impair a person’s ability to assert boundaries, which tends to increase their vulnerability to predatory behavior.
While these findings provide insights into sexual victimization, the authors outline a few limitations to keep in mind. Foremost, they want to ensure the relationship between the condition and the experiences is not misunderstood.
“It is important to us that readers of our paper do not leave with the understanding that autism causes sexual victimization to occur,” Akers said. “Nonconsensual sexual experiences are not the fault of the survivor and always the responsibility of the person who enacts the harm. However, our study findings are consistent with previous research that suggests there is a link between autism and sexual victimization, and the more we learn about that link, the better informed our prevention programming will be.”
Because the study relied on an online platform for recruitment, the sample likely overrepresents autistic individuals with high verbal skills, cognitive abilities, and reliable internet access.
“Additionally, our study recruited participants from an online survey platform, meaning that our results might not fully represent the sexual victimization experiences for all autistic people, especially those with higher support needs,” Akers said.
Another limitation is that the autism diagnoses were self-reported by the participants and not verified through medical records. The researchers used a validated screening tool to support the participants’ claims, but the lack of formal diagnostic confirmation leaves room for potential inaccuracies.
The authors suggest that future research should focus on recruiting individuals across the full spectrum of autistic traits, including those with higher support needs. Scientists should also explore how other specific traits might influence vulnerability to sexual harm, such as cognitive rigidity, which is a difficulty in adapting to new situations.
The findings highlight a need for inclusive, sensory-friendly sexual health education programs. Making these educational resources available to everyone, including those with subclinical autistic traits, could help reduce the high rates of sexual victimization seen in these populations.
The study, “Comparing Prevalence of Multiple Types of Sexual Victimization Among Individuals with and without an Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis,” was authored by Brianna M. Akers and Zoë D. Peterson.
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We are proud to announce we are having our very first #inperson social meetup for neurodivergent adults! On May 27th at 2 PM PDT, come join us at The Polly Fox in Downtown #Abbotsford and socialize with other #neurodivergent adults living in the community! All food available is #gluten free, and #ingredients and #allergens are listed. #LowerMainland #FraserValley #BritishColumbia #autisticadults #neurodivergentadults
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We are proud to announce we are having our very first #inperson social meetup for neurodivergent adults! On May 27th at 2 PM PDT, come join us at The Polly Fox in Downtown #Abbotsford and socialize with other #neurodivergent adults living in the community! All food available is #gluten free, and #ingredients and #allergens are listed. #LowerMainland #FraserValley #BritishColumbia #autisticadults #neurodivergentadults
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We are proud to announce we are having our very first #inperson social meetup for neurodivergent adults! On May 27th at 2 PM PDT, come join us at The Polly Fox in Downtown #Abbotsford and socialize with other #neurodivergent adults living in the community! All food available is #gluten free, and #ingredients and #allergens are listed. #LowerMainland #FraserValley #BritishColumbia #autisticadults #neurodivergentadults
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We are proud to announce we are having our very first #inperson social meetup for neurodivergent adults! On May 27th at 2 PM PDT, come join us at The Polly Fox in Downtown #Abbotsford and socialize with other #neurodivergent adults living in the community! All food available is #gluten free, and #ingredients and #allergens are listed. #LowerMainland #FraserValley #BritishColumbia #autisticadults #neurodivergentadults
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We are proud to announce we are having our very first #inperson social meetup for neurodivergent adults! On May 27th at 2 PM PDT, come join us at The Polly Fox in Downtown #Abbotsford and socialize with other #neurodivergent adults living in the community! All food available is #gluten free, and #ingredients and #allergens are listed. #LowerMainland #FraserValley #BritishColumbia #autisticadults #neurodivergentadults
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Why Autism Shows Up Later In Life
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Can we please centre #autistic #self-advocates this month instead of parents of autistic children? I don’t want to see parents posting inspiro porn like filming #meltdowns without consent. Plus let’s also hear directly from #autisticadults about their first hand experiences with the support they received both now and growing up on how #allistics can do better.
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The story we've been told about autism is incomplete. 💙 I'm available for media appearances and interviews to talk about what autism actually looks like in adults — and what a world that genuinely includes and values autistic people could look like. Let's have a real conversation.
https://www.autismchrysalis.com/speaking-interviews/#AutismAcceptance #ActuallyAutistic #NeurodiversityMovement #AutisticAdults #Neurodiversity #PublicSpeaker #AutismAwareness
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April is coming — and so is an important conversation. The narrative around autism is changing — and I want to be part of that conversation. I'm available for media appearances and interviews.
https://www.autismchrysalis.com/speaking-interviews/#AutismAcceptance #ActuallyAutistic #NeurodiversityMovement #AutisticAdults #Neurodiversity #PublicSpeaker #AutismAwareness
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I am 100% Potato here and Mr. Owltistic is Cupcake. lol
#ActuallyAutistic #AutismAcceptance #Autistic #Autism #Neurodivergent
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If your Autistic child, friend, partner, family member, etc seems "dramatic" due to their routine being disrupted, they're not. It is truly world breaking for them when it happens. It feels awful. And it isn't their fault. Have patience, and take it a step at a time.
#ActuallyAutistic #AutismAcceptance #Autistic #Autism #Neurodivergent #RedInstead
#AuDHD #AutisticAdults
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If your Autistic child, friend, partner, family member, etc seems "dramatic" due to their routine being disrupted, they're not. It is truly world breaking for them when it happens. It feels awful. And it isn't their fault. Have patience, and take it a step at a time.
#ActuallyAutistic #AutismAcceptance #Autistic #Autism #Neurodivergent #RedInstead
#AuDHD #AutisticAdults
#AutisticPride #InvisibleDisability #webcomics #Routine -
If your Autistic child, friend, partner, family member, etc seems "dramatic" due to their routine being disrupted, they're not. It is truly world breaking for them when it happens. It feels awful. And it isn't their fault. Have patience, and take it a step at a time.
#ActuallyAutistic #AutismAcceptance #Autistic #Autism #Neurodivergent #RedInstead
#AuDHD #AutisticAdults
#AutisticPride #InvisibleDisability #webcomics #Routine -
If your Autistic child, friend, partner, family member, etc seems "dramatic" due to their routine being disrupted, they're not. It is truly world breaking for them when it happens. It feels awful. And it isn't their fault. Have patience, and take it a step at a time.
#ActuallyAutistic #AutismAcceptance #Autistic #Autism #Neurodivergent #RedInstead
#AuDHD #AutisticAdults
#AutisticPride #InvisibleDisability #webcomics #Routine -
If your Autistic child, friend, partner, family member, etc seems "dramatic" due to their routine being disrupted, they're not. It is truly world breaking for them when it happens. It feels awful. And it isn't their fault. Have patience, and take it a step at a time.
#ActuallyAutistic #AutismAcceptance #Autistic #Autism #Neurodivergent #RedInstead
#AuDHD #AutisticAdults
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Autism, ADHD, OCD, dyslexia—these are not limitations but unique aspects of your identity. Celebrate your neurodiversity. As autistic adults, our experiences are unique and powerful. You're not alone in this journey — and I've built tools to help you thrive, gain clarity, and feel confident in your own skin.Comment 'BRAIN' to get your free starter kit! 🚀#ADHDProductivity, #AutismLifeHacks, #NeurodivergentGrowth, #AutismAwareness, #ADHDAwareness, #SensoryProcessing, #AutisticAdults,
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Don't apologize for being autistic. It's not something you need to be sorry for; it should be celebrated as part of who you are. As autistic adults, our experiences are unique and powerful. You're not alone in this journey — and I've built tools to help you thrive, gain clarity, and feel confident in your own skin.Comment 'COPING' to unlock the program now! 🚀#AutismEmpowerment, #ADHDProductivity, #BulletproofBrain, #AutismAwareness, #SensoryProcessing, #CopingWithAutism, #AutisticAdults,
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Hoarding isn't about accumulation; it's about seeking tactile feedback to unlock the mysteries of the universe.As autistic adults, our experiences are unique and powerful. You're not alone in this journey — and I've built tools to help you thrive, gain clarity, and feel confident in your own skin.Comment 'COPING' to unlock the program now! 🚀#ADHDProductivity, #ConfidenceForAutistics, #BulletproofBrain, #AutismAwareness, #EmotionalRegulation, #AutismTips, #AutisticAdults,
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True learning isn't confined to textbooks; it's about engaging with the world through tactile exploration. As autistic adults, our experiences are unique and powerful. You're not alone in this journey — and I've built tools to help you thrive, gain clarity, and feel confident in your own skin.Comment 'BRAIN' to get your free starter kit! 🚀#ADHDProductivity, #BulletproofBrain, #AutismEmpowerment, #ADHDAwareness, #AutismTips, #AutismAwareness, #AspieWorld, #AutisticAdults, #NeurodivergentCommunity
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True learning isn't confined to textbooks; it's about engaging with the world through tactile exploration. As autistic adults, our experiences are unique and powerful. You're not alone in this journey — and I've built tools to help you thrive, gain clarity, and feel confident in your own skin.Comment 'BRAIN' to get your free starter kit! 🚀#ADHDProductivity, #BulletproofBrain, #AutismEmpowerment, #ADHDAwareness, #AutismTips, #AutismAwareness, #AspieWorld, #AutisticAdults, #NeurodivergentCommunity
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True learning isn't confined to textbooks; it's about engaging with the world through tactile exploration. As autistic adults, our experiences are unique and powerful. You're not alone in this journey — and I've built tools to help you thrive, gain clarity, and feel confident in your own skin.Comment 'BRAIN' to get your free starter kit! 🚀#ADHDProductivity, #BulletproofBrain, #AutismEmpowerment, #ADHDAwareness, #AutismTips, #AutismAwareness, #AspieWorld, #AutisticAdults, #NeurodivergentCommunity
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True learning isn't confined to textbooks; it's about engaging with the world through tactile exploration. As autistic adults, our experiences are unique and powerful. You're not alone in this journey — and I've built tools to help you thrive, gain clarity, and feel confident in your own skin.Comment 'BRAIN' to get your free starter kit! 🚀#ADHDProductivity, #BulletproofBrain, #AutismEmpowerment, #ADHDAwareness, #AutismTips, #AutismAwareness, #AspieWorld, #AutisticAdults, #NeurodivergentCommunity
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Embrace the depth of your emotions, for within them lies the essence of your soul's journey. As autistic adults, our experiences are unique and powerful. You're not alone in this journey — and I've built tools to help you thrive, gain clarity, and feel confident in your own skin.Comment 'COACHING' and let’s work together personally! 🚀 #BulletproofBrain, #SensoryProcessing, #CopingWithAutism, #ADHDAwareness, #NeurodivergentCommunity, #AutisticAdults, #AutismSupport
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When my husband & I first started watching Miraculous Ladybug, we were sure it was just going to be utterly ridiculous and not worth continuing. Well, we continued & the show gets DEEP. We got soooo hooked we've rewatched it three times now, and there's plenty of seasons left to be made still. It's also very inclusive, especially season 6. 🌈
#ActuallyAutistic #Autistic #Autism #Neurodivergent #RedInstead
#AuDHD #AutisticAdults
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Zoning out isn't detachment, it's a deep immersion into the vibrations of reality. As autistic adults, our experiences are unique and powerful. You're not alone in this journey — and I've built tools to help you thrive, gain clarity, and feel confident in your own skin.Comment 'BRAIN' to get your free starter kit! 🚀#AutismEmpowerment, #AutismLifeHacks, #ConfidenceForAutistics, #ADHDAwareness, #SensoryProcessing, #AutismAwareness, #AutisticAdults, #AutismSupport, #AutisticAndProud
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📣🐦New character alert!🐦📣
Let's welcome Camembert! 🩶#ActuallyAutistic #ActuallyOwltistic #AutismAcceptance #Autistic #Autism #Neurodivergent #RedInstead #AutisticAdults
#AutisticPride #InvisibleDisability #webcomic #webcomicseries #queerartist #TuftedTitmouse #Titmouse -
Not a compliment. Erasure. You’re saying I’ve hidden myself well enough to make you comfortable...
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Everyone's experience and feelings will be different. This is just one perspective.
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Did you know how much money disabled people get, after many strict appointments and justifying their needs to uninformed ableist people? https://www.gov.uk/pip/how-much-youll-get
This is AT MOST. It takes a lot of appointments, waiting, explaining, asking, Mandatory Reconsideration, Appeal Tribunal, and luck that they believe you this time because you legalesed your way into the right side of respectability politics.
But ONLY SO FAR and no further, because, clearly, then you’re just “trying it on” to avoid work, and not for any other possible reasons, right? Like. Idk. Being unable, or perhaps, dis-abled from doing so.Sorry if I didn’t get your condition, health status, disability, injury, illness, or infection in the hashtags.
IDK if there’s a limit, but your experience is real, regardless.(Also my brain is like a strange car that is very fast but only at random times and sometimes on certain roads, but not the same road and times because idk. Vibes I guess??)
#MoneyMonday #PIP #Disability #Disabled #DisabledSocial #Autistic #AutisticAdults #AutisticElder #AutisticWriters #Autism #AutismSpectrumDisorder #AutismAwareness #Dyslexia #MECFS #ChronicIllness #ChronicIllnesses #Spoonie #SickPay #Ableism #Ableist
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Did you know how much money disabled people get, after many strict appointments and justifying their needs to uninformed ableist people? https://www.gov.uk/pip/how-much-youll-get
This is AT MOST. It takes a lot of appointments, waiting, explaining, asking, Mandatory Reconsideration, Appeal Tribunal, and luck that they believe you this time because you legalesed your way into the right side of respectability politics.
But ONLY SO FAR and no further, because, clearly, then you’re just “trying it on” to avoid work, and not for any other possible reasons, right? Like. Idk. Being unable, or perhaps, dis-abled from doing so.Sorry if I didn’t get your condition, health status, disability, injury, illness, or infection in the hashtags.
IDK if there’s a limit, but your experience is real, regardless.(Also my brain is like a strange car that is very fast but only at random times and sometimes on certain roads, but not the same road and times because idk. Vibes I guess??)
#MoneyMonday #PIP #Disability #Disabled #DisabledSocial #Autistic #AutisticAdults #AutisticElder #AutisticWriters #Autism #AutismSpectrumDisorder #AutismAwareness #Dyslexia #MECFS #ChronicIllness #ChronicIllnesses #Spoonie #SickPay #Ableism #Ableist
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Did you know how much money disabled people get, after many strict appointments and justifying their needs to uninformed ableist people? https://www.gov.uk/pip/how-much-youll-get
This is AT MOST. It takes a lot of appointments, waiting, explaining, asking, Mandatory Reconsideration, Appeal Tribunal, and luck that they believe you this time because you legalesed your way into the right side of respectability politics.
But ONLY SO FAR and no further, because, clearly, then you’re just “trying it on” to avoid work, and not for any other possible reasons, right? Like. Idk. Being unable, or perhaps, dis-abled from doing so.Sorry if I didn’t get your condition, health status, disability, injury, illness, or infection in the hashtags.
IDK if there’s a limit, but your experience is real, regardless.(Also my brain is like a strange car that is very fast but only at random times and sometimes on certain roads, but not the same road and times because idk. Vibes I guess??)
#MoneyMonday #PIP #Disability #Disabled #DisabledSocial #Autistic #AutisticAdults #AutisticElder #AutisticWriters #Autism #AutismSpectrumDisorder #AutismAwareness #Dyslexia #MECFS #ChronicIllness #ChronicIllnesses #Spoonie #SickPay #Ableism #Ableist
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Did you know how much money disabled people get, after many strict appointments and justifying their needs to uninformed ableist people? https://www.gov.uk/pip/how-much-youll-get
This is AT MOST. It takes a lot of appointments, waiting, explaining, asking, Mandatory Reconsideration, Appeal Tribunal, and luck that they believe you this time because you legalesed your way into the right side of respectability politics.
But ONLY SO FAR and no further, because, clearly, then you’re just “trying it on” to avoid work, and not for any other possible reasons, right? Like. Idk. Being unable, or perhaps, dis-abled from doing so.Sorry if I didn’t get your condition, health status, disability, injury, illness, or infection in the hashtags.
IDK if there’s a limit, but your experience is real, regardless.(Also my brain is like a strange car that is very fast but only at random times and sometimes on certain roads, but not the same road and times because idk. Vibes I guess??)
#MoneyMonday #PIP #Disability #Disabled #DisabledSocial #Autistic #AutisticAdults #AutisticElder #AutisticWriters #Autism #AutismSpectrumDisorder #AutismAwareness #Dyslexia #MECFS #ChronicIllness #ChronicIllnesses #Spoonie #SickPay #Ableism #Ableist
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Did you know how much money disabled people get, after many strict appointments and justifying their needs to uninformed ableist people? https://www.gov.uk/pip/how-much-youll-get
This is AT MOST. It takes a lot of appointments, waiting, explaining, asking, Mandatory Reconsideration, Appeal Tribunal, and luck that they believe you this time because you legalesed your way into the right side of respectability politics.
But ONLY SO FAR and no further, because, clearly, then you’re just “trying it on” to avoid work, and not for any other possible reasons, right? Like. Idk. Being unable, or perhaps, dis-abled from doing so.Sorry if I didn’t get your condition, health status, disability, injury, illness, or infection in the hashtags.
IDK if there’s a limit, but your experience is real, regardless.(Also my brain is like a strange car that is very fast but only at random times and sometimes on certain roads, but not the same road and times because idk. Vibes I guess??)
#MoneyMonday #PIP #Disability #Disabled #DisabledSocial #Autistic #AutisticAdults #AutisticElder #AutisticWriters #Autism #AutismSpectrumDisorder #AutismAwareness #Dyslexia #MECFS #ChronicIllness #ChronicIllnesses #Spoonie #SickPay #Ableism #Ableist
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Last call to sign up for my autistic burnout recovery course. We start tomorrow.
http://www.autismchrysalis.com/burnout
Learn skills to get out of burnout and stay out. To create burnout-free life.
#AutisticBurnout #BurnoutRecovery #Burnout #ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD #EnergyManagement #AutisticBurnout #AutisticParent #AutisticProfessional #AutisticAdvocate #AutisticAdult #AutisticParent #AutisticMom #AutisticDad #AutisticAwareness #AutisticAcceptance #Autism #ADHD #AutisticAdults #AutisticAlly #AutisticElder
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I'm #autistic. In my 70s. All my life I've suffered from balance problems. Plus feet, ankle and posture problems.
This not a product endorsement. But I bought some zero-drgree shoes that helped. Thought I'd share...#ActuallyAutistic #AutisticAdults #Dyspraxia
@actuallyautistic70 years. That's 7 decades of rocking on my feet, toe-walking & toe curling. For bonus points, I tend to roll on the inside and outside of my feet. Calluses and bunions and corns... Oh my.
Plus a lot of tripping and falling...I just switched to Xero shoes about 4 weeks ago. It's a zero-degree, barefoot runner's shoe.
These style of shoes began with runners. Zero-degree, barefoot or minimalist shoes have no elevated heel, minimal cushioning, and a flexible sole. Your feet move and function more naturally compared to traditional shoes with raised heels and rigid soles.
I'm pretty sure over the past two weeks my posture has improved, my feet muscles and ankle muscles have strengthened. As well as my balance.
I suspect all the corrective shoes and later over-padded shoes were exactly the wrong approach to take. They were cutting off the important sensory information I needed to walk in a more natural way.
Zero degree shoes give me the feeling of walking barefoot... but without pain. I suspect they give me important sensory feedback helping me correct my gait.
I'm seeing improvement in striding confidently without pain or imbalance. And my calluses and bunions appear to be improving as well.
While zero-degree shoes seem to help me, I can't know they will help other autists. Your mileage may vary. Quite literally.You might want to read up and talk to a medical pro, Before making significant changes to your footwear, like a podiatrist or orthopedist, if you have significant foot or posture problems.
My experience with zero-degree shoes is just MY story. I'm not aware of research that backs up my experience. While some research suggests that minimalist footwear can improve balance and foot function, I'd like to see studies on the autistic population.
Nonetheless, some folks may want to explore for themselves.
I have no connection to the Zero shoe company, not receiving any compensation, and the link below gives info on other similar zero degree shoes for comparison.
I hope this thread helps someone out there.Here's a Perplexity Page with more detailed information on barefoot shoes and links to popular brands.
@XeroShoes is on X. The other brands mentioned by Perplexity also have X accounts to explore.https://www.perplexity.ai/page/why-can-a-4sr2Wfg.SKStz.Art8_Wrw
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I'm #autistic. In my 70s. All my life I've suffered from balance problems. Plus few, ankle and posture problems.
This not a product endorsement. But I bought some zero-drgree shoes that helped. Thought I'd share... -
And my lack of Corporate Sex Education? Confused the Hell out of #AutisticAF dot me. Well into my 50s.
I entered the workforce with this "boy genius" vision of myself in my head.
#ActuallyAutistic #Neurodivergent #ADHD #Neurodiversity #AutisticAdults
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Pop quiz: Got a chance to do a book... might do it self-pubbed, might not. Collection of essays with illustrations.
Any title resonate for you?
1. "Living Autistic Joy Is the Best Revenge"
2. "Autistic Unfiltered: Raw, Real, and Radiant"
3. "Joyfully Autistic: Defying Norms, Embracing Self"
4. "Autistic Joy Out Loud: Defying Norms, Embracing Self"
Drop me a comment, I could use the input. I write for adult autistics & ADHDers, folks exploring if the ARE autistic, as well as parents, educators, employers, and co-workers who want to be allies.
Be great if you mentioned if you mentioned why you might be interested.
I can't resist mentioning I'm in my 70s in the title. But ChatGPT says that's a no-no...
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New Year. New You. New Me. New Relationship...
Still #ActuallyAutistic. In my 70s. Shooting for Guinness "Oldest Autistic Male"...
Just not yet. Or any time soon...
#ActuallyAutistic #AutismAcceptance #Neurodiversity #AutisticLife #AutisticAdults #ADHD #AuDHD
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CW: sex
I hooked up with a really hot woman last weekend and I don't have anyone to talk to about it but also can't stop thinking about it and having way too many confusing feelings. aaaaaaaaaaaaa.
No matter how much I think about it, I'm still really struggling with my identity. I'm not even sure if I'm really allowed to call myself #sapphic
On a related note I am also looking for suggestions for comfortable strap-ons because I've never bought one before and I'm intimidated by the amount of options out there 😵💫
#lgbt #lgbtq #queer #autistic #autisticadults #agender #gender #sex #genderquestioning #alphabetmafia
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I've been thinking about gamifying the process of making new friends in my city. Kind of like a #LARP but your character is just yourself, and you earn points for showing up to small group events. Extra points for helping organize gatherings and coming up with creative ideas for people to get to know each other better.
...I've been thinking about this for over a year, maybe someday I'll have enough energy to actually start it.
@actuallyautistic @autistics #AuDHD #autisticadult #neurodivergent #newfriends #joinin #AutisticAdults #autistic #adhd #80hd #gaming #dopamine #anxiety #socialanxiety #NYC