#neurodivergence — Public Fediverse posts
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There isn’t a rise in neurodivergence, there’s a rise in visibility, compassion, and knowledge. And that’s something to celebrate.
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There isn’t a rise in neurodivergence, there’s a rise in visibility, compassion, and knowledge. And that’s something to celebrate.
#adhd #adhdawareness #neurodiversity #neurodivergence #neurodivergent #braindifferences #learningdifferences #studentmentalhealth #ymhc -
CW: When eye contact is eye contact, and what you have to do; CW: long post (over 2,500 characters), Fediverse meta, content warning meta, hashtag meta, eye contact mentioned
Eye contact is not limited to full facial portraits of people looking directly into the camera.
Eye contact is not even limited to looking directly into the camera at all.
Eye contact is whenever there is at least one eye anywhere in the image. No matter where it is. No matter how small the eye and how big the image is.
Ask autistic people, and they'll likely confirm. And they'll also likely confirm that it triggers them.
In fact, eye contact is even when you, as a neurotypical person, cannot even see the eye because it's less then a pixel.
Imagine an image of 20 megapixels. Now imagine there's a person somewhere in the image, only four pixels high and about one pixel wide. This means the head is half a pixel high and a third of a pixel wide.
Even if the person is looking directly at the camera, this still means that each individual eye is 1/15 of a pixel wide and maybe 1/30 of a pixel high. That's 1/450 or a bit over 0.2% of a pixel. That's about 1/9,000,000,000 or a bit over 0.000,000,01% of the whole image. If the person is looking directly at the camera.
Nonetheless, this may trigger some autistic people even if the person is not even looking into the general direction of the camera.
It doesn't even have to be a person. It may just as well be an animal or a fantasy creature or a robot or a sculpture or a stylised face or even only a single stylised eye.
I've actually had all this confirmed by @Yohan Yukiya Sese Cuneta 사요한🦣 who knows enough actually diagnosed autistic people to know.
So it doesn't matter how big or infinitely small the eye is. It doesn't matter where it's looking. If there's at least one eye in your image, it counts as eye contact.
If you, as the user who posts the image, know for certain that there is at least one eye in the image, you're obliged to- have the image automatically blanked or blurred
- make sure that Mastodon will blank the image, too
- add the content warning "CW: eye contact" to your post
- add the hashtags #EyeContact and #CWEyeContact to your post, especially the former which some people out there may have filtered
You're only excused not to do so if you yourself honestly don't know that there is at least one eye in the image.
#Long #LongPost #CWLong #CWLongPost #FediMeta #FediverseMeta #CWFediMeta #CWFediverseMeta #CW #CWs #CWMeta #ContentWarning #ContentWarnings #ContentWarningMeta #Hashtag #Hashtags #HashtagMeta #CWHashtagMeta #EyeContactMeta #CWEyeContactMeta #Autism #Autistic #Neurodivergent #Neurodivergence #Inclusion #Inclusivity #A11y #Accessibility -
Having a heightened fear of criticism is not irrational when you're autistic.
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The Journey of a Glass Child: Embracing Uniqueness
Growing up, I was always the "weird" kid who couldn't fit in, even with my own family, a round peg in a square, rigid hole. I preferred creative things like music, art, and writing, often spending time riding my bike or walking. This was quite different from my peers, who were into sports, the military, travel, boating, and horses—activities my family couldn't afford. So I stayed in my own world, where I was happy and content. My extracurriculars weren't the usual after-school sports. […]https://dreamspacestudio.net/the-journey-of-a-glass-child-embracing-uniqueness/
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The Journey of a Glass Child: Embracing Uniqueness
Growing up, I was always the "weird" kid who couldn't fit in, even with my own family, a round peg in a square, rigid hole. I preferred creative things like music, art, and writing, often spending time riding my bike or walking. This was quite different from my peers, who were into sports, the military, travel, boating, and horses—activities my family couldn't afford. So I stayed in my own world, where I was happy and content. My extracurriculars weren't the usual after-school sports. […]https://dreamspacestudio.net/the-journey-of-a-glass-child-embracing-uniqueness/
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The Journey of a Glass Child: Embracing Uniqueness
Growing up, I was always the "weird" kid who couldn't fit in, even with my own family, a round peg in a square, rigid hole. I preferred creative things like music, art, and writing, often spending time riding my bike or walking. This was quite different from my peers, who were into sports, the military, travel, boating, and horses—activities my family couldn't afford. So I stayed in my own world, where I was happy and content. My extracurriculars weren't the usual after-school sports. […]https://dreamspacestudio.net/the-journey-of-a-glass-child-embracing-uniqueness/
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The Journey of a Glass Child: Embracing Uniqueness
Growing up, I was always the "weird" kid who couldn't fit in, even with my own family, a round peg in a square, rigid hole. I preferred creative things like music, art, and writing, often spending time riding my bike or walking. This was quite different from my peers, who were into sports, the military, travel, boating, and horses—activities my family couldn't afford. So I stayed in my own world, where I was happy and content. My extracurriculars weren't the usual after-school sports. […]https://dreamspacestudio.net/the-journey-of-a-glass-child-embracing-uniqueness/
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The Journey of a Glass Child: Embracing Uniqueness
Growing up, I was always the "weird" kid who couldn't fit in, even with my own family, a round peg in a square, rigid hole. I preferred creative things like music, art, and writing, often spending time riding my bike or walking. This was quite different from my peers, who were into sports, the military, travel, boating, and horses—activities my family couldn't afford. So I stayed in my own world, where I was happy and content. My extracurriculars weren't the usual after-school sports. […]https://dreamspacestudio.net/the-journey-of-a-glass-child-embracing-uniqueness/
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RE: https://corteximplant.com/@Lunalucardrose20/116565322466203855
This is how it is, right enough! 😂
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RE: https://corteximplant.com/@Lunalucardrose20/116565322466203855
This is how it is, right enough! 😂
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UPDATE 12-May-2026 07:30 UTC+7.
355/560 — 205 left to reach the goal for May, in less than 4 days 🥹 I appreciate all kinds of distribution, really. I do really need help.Monthly support helps create a bit more stability, especially as a disabled person navigating life without fixed income or healthcare, but one-off support still makes a real difference.
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UPDATE 12-May-2026 07:30 UTC+7.
355/560 — 205 left to reach the goal for May, in less than 4 days 🥹 I appreciate all kinds of distribution, really. I do really need help.Monthly support helps create a bit more stability, especially as a disabled person navigating life without fixed income or healthcare, but one-off support still makes a real difference.
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UPDATE 12-May-2026 07:30 UTC+7.
355/560 — 205 left to reach the goal for May, in less than 4 days 🥹 I appreciate all kinds of distribution, really. I do really need help.Monthly support helps create a bit more stability, especially as a disabled person navigating life without fixed income or healthcare, but one-off support still makes a real difference.
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When a child “refuses,” shuts down, or escalates… it’s easy to see behavior.
But often, it’s actually regulation.
And when we respond to behavior without understanding regulation, things escalate faster instead of getting better.
At the Unlocking Regulation Summit, you’ll learn what’s happening underneath those moments and how to respond without increasing stress.
It's free to attend. Virtual.
Learn more here: https://parentingadhdandautism.com/unlocking-regulation-2026/?affiliate=sarah_wayland
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UPDATE 11-May-2026 10:55 UTC+7.
353/560 — 207 left to reach the goal for May, in less than 5 days.Monthly pledges help ease the instability that comes with disability and having no fixed income or healthcare, though one-off support also helps immensely.
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UPDATE 11-May-2026 10:55 UTC+7.
353/560 — 207 left to reach the goal for May, in less than 5 days.Monthly pledges help ease the instability that comes with disability and having no fixed income or healthcare, though one-off support also helps immensely.
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UPDATE 11-May-2026 10:55 UTC+7.
353/560 — 207 left to reach the goal for May, in less than 5 days.Monthly pledges help ease the instability that comes with disability and having no fixed income or healthcare, though one-off support also helps immensely.
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UPDATE 11-May-2026 10:55 UTC+7.
353/560 — 207 left to reach the goal for May, in less than 5 days.Monthly pledges help ease the instability that comes with disability and having no fixed income or healthcare, though one-off support also helps immensely.
Small contributions add up toward the essentials that keep me afloat: food, bills, and internet access.
If direct support isn’t possible, please consider amplifying this post.
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UPDATE 11-May-2026 10:55 UTC+7.
353/560 — 207 left to reach the goal for May, in less than 5 days.Monthly pledges help ease the instability that comes with disability and having no fixed income or healthcare, though one-off support also helps immensely.
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UPDATE 11-May-2026 10:55 UTC+7.
353/560 — 207 left to reach the goal for May, in less than 5 days.Monthly pledges help ease the instability that comes with disability and having no fixed income or healthcare, though one-off support also helps immensely.
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UPDATE 11-May-2026 10:55 UTC+7.
353/560 — 207 left to reach the goal for May, in less than 5 days.Monthly pledges help ease the instability that comes with disability and having no fixed income or healthcare, though one-off support also helps immensely.
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UPDATE 11-May-2026 10:55 UTC+7.
353/560 — 207 left to reach the goal for May, in less than 5 days.Monthly pledges help ease the instability that comes with disability and having no fixed income or healthcare, though one-off support also helps immensely.
Small contributions add up toward the essentials that keep me afloat: food, bills, and internet access.
If direct support isn’t possible, please consider amplifying this post.
This support helps me stay connected, survive, and continue participating in mutual aid and political work that reaches beyond borders.
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UPDATE 11-May-2026 10:55 UTC+7.
353/560 — 207 left to reach the goal for May, in less than 5 days.Monthly pledges help ease the instability that comes with disability and having no fixed income or healthcare, though one-off support also helps immensely.
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If direct support isn’t possible, please consider amplifying this post.
This support helps me stay connected, survive, and continue participating in mutual aid and political work that reaches beyond borders.
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This will be shocking to approximately no people.
#Autism #autistic-things #neurodivergence #top-10-studies-that-could-have-been-done-for-free-of-all-time-contender -
#introductions
Thought i'd give the #fediverse another go. I'm an #occupationaltherapist living in #cornwall. I work in #mentalhealth and also do #autism assessments. I'm a keen amateur photographer mostly taking photos with my phone at the moment. I'd love to connect with people on here. My interests are #photography #music #reading #books #walking #countryside #nature #mentalhealth #autism #adhd #neurodivergence #scandinavia #dogs #animals #antifascist #environment -
#introductions
Thought i'd give the #fediverse another go. I'm an #occupationaltherapist living in #cornwall. I work in #mentalhealth and also do #autism assessments. I'm a keen amateur photographer mostly taking photos with my phone at the moment. I'd love to connect with people on here. My interests are #photography #music #reading #books #walking #countryside #nature #mentalhealth #autism #adhd #neurodivergence #scandinavia #dogs #animals #antifascist #environment -
#introductions
Thought i'd give the #fediverse another go. I'm an #occupationaltherapist living in #cornwall. I work in #mentalhealth and also do #autism assessments. I'm a keen amateur photographer mostly taking photos with my phone at the moment. I'd love to connect with people on here. My interests are #photography #music #reading #books #walking #countryside #nature #mentalhealth #autism #adhd #neurodivergence #scandinavia #dogs #animals #antifascist #environment -
#introductions
Thought i'd give the #fediverse another go. I'm an #occupationaltherapist living in #cornwall. I work in #mentalhealth and also do #autism assessments. I'm a keen amateur photographer mostly taking photos with my phone at the moment. I'd love to connect with people on here. My interests are #photography #music #reading #books #walking #countryside #nature #mentalhealth #autism #adhd #neurodivergence #scandinavia #dogs #animals #antifascist #environment -
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Thought i'd give the #fediverse another go. I'm an #occupationaltherapist living in #cornwall. I work in #mentalhealth and also do #autism assessments. I'm a keen amateur photographer mostly taking photos with my phone at the moment. I'd love to connect with people on here. My interests are #photography #music #reading #books #walking #countryside #nature #mentalhealth #autism #adhd #neurodivergence #scandinavia #dogs #animals #antifascist #environment -
A banger from the vault. The lore gets more common and worrying simultaneously the deeper you study it. She got a great humour tho.
#autism #cptsd #audhd #adhd #actuallyautistic #neurodivergence #childhoodabuse #adversechildhoodexperience
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Sleep is physical maintenance, but solitude is emotional and cognitive “defragmentation” for me.
https://finest.day/posts/2026-05-09-i-am-currently-trying
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CW: Transcript for the above. (Sorry for the delay.)
"Just try harder". If those 3 words make your stomach sink, you're not alone. For those of us who didn't learn we were autistic or ADHD until later in life, "Just Try Harder" wasn't advice: it was the soundtrack to our life; the unrelenting drumbeat that pushed us towards burnout, reminding us that our effort would never be enough. When you don't know your AuDHD, which is a combination of autism and ADHD, you're trapped in a cycle that just never stops. Your struggles are significant enough to impact every aspect of your life, such as work, school, and relationships. But because you can sometimes push through and bend yourself to meet expectations, people assume you always will. Those expectations shifted the baseline until overexertion became your normal. And eventually the belief that even your best wasn't enough quietly created an inner monologue of self-blame. Over time this negative self-talk turned into something darker: the belief that you were fundamentally broken. You didn't wanna feel broken: you wanted to feel accepted and to stop feeling so different, so you vowed to try harder. And for a while, this mindset helped you survive in a world that never felt intuitive. You learned to compensate. While most people move through their day on autopilot, you had to think through every task, every conversation, and every decision just to keep up. Nobody knew that you were manually filtering sound, light, and texture instead of tuning them out, or that your emotions often hit hours or days later. They didn't see you wrestle with invisible resistance every time you needed to switch tasks, or you breaking tasks into tiny steps just to start what they could do automatically. You camouflaged this effort well: a response that was part endurance, part strategy. Sometimes it meant biting through hours of anxiety just to make a one minute phone call, or rehearsing every conversation in advance so you wouldn't say the wrong thing. Other times, it looked like rewriting emails or messages 10 times to perfect your tone. Maybe you set alarms to eat, drink water, and rest because your body's signals were unreliable. Perhaps you smiled your way through the noise and expectations, holding yourself together while every part of you screamed for relief, pretending you were fine until you finally shut down in private. Living this way is like trudging through knee-deep mud while everyone else walks on a sidewalk. When they say "just walk faster", it's because they can't see the mud, and because you can't see their sidewalk, you assume the problem must be you. So you keep pushing. All that pushing past your limits convinced your body that slowing down meant failure. But eventually your body made the choice for you because "just try harder" was never sustainable, and our bodies were never designed to live in "fight or flight" indefinitely. Those decades of constantly pushing beyond your natural capacity built the foundation for severe chronic burnout: the kind that no amount of rest can truly repair. Burnout showed up as mysterious health problems that slowly accumulated until you couldn't ignore them any more; exhaustion that sleep couldn't fix; insomnia that trapped you in loops of rumination instead of recovery; muscles so tense that aching became normal; digestive issues from constant stress. And the reality is you can't outwill a nervous system that believes it's in danger. Eventually, it stops asking for rest and starts forcing it. For many of us, that physical collapse became the wakeup call that something needed to change, and in seeking that change, many of us finally stumbled upon our ADHD or autism diagnosis. When you finally got the diagnosis, it didn't just give you a label: it gave you context. Suddenly, your story made sense. You weren't broken: you were doing the best you could to function in an environment that was never designed for the way your brain works. The contradiction that defined your life, excelling in some moments and freezing in others, finally had an explanation. It wasn't inconsistency or lack of effort: it was AuDHD. Now, understanding this doesn't erase your struggles, but hopefully, it can help you separate your worth from your performance. Because here's the truth: you weren't trying too little, you were trying too much. You weren't lazy: you were fighting invisible resistance every single day. That sensitivity, well, you were processing more input than anybody realized. They called you difficult while you were overaccommodating everyone else. Unreliable? Well, you were battling executive dysfunction that made simple tasks feel impossible. No, you didn't fail at being neurotypical: you succeeded at surviving in a world that wasn't built for you. And the amazing part is that you didn't even know you were doing it. You might have pushed through by telling yourself that, well, everybody has their struggles. So you kept showing up and kept trying again and again and again. Every day you didn't give up was an act of extraordinary resilience that no one recognized, including you. But now you can finally stop trying to be someone you were never meant to be. You don't have to keep measuring your worth by how well you meet other people's expectations. You can begin to see your value for who you already are: not who you've been told to become. Because willpower was never the answer: understanding yourself always was. Your brain is extraordinary. Think about what it has survived and everything it is still capable of. You've been strong for so long, carrying a weight no one could see, and now you can finally put it down. Not because you're giving up, but because you finally understand that that weight was never yours to carry in the first place. And letting that go changes everything. If this video validated your experiences, helped you find the words to explain what you've been feeling, or comforted you in knowing you're not alone and that others share your journey, please consider joining me on Patreon at AuDHD Hub. There you'll find an expanding library of free resources, access to community, and optional paid tiers for deeper support. Together, we're building a space where AuDHD adults can connect, learn, and finally feel understood. Thank you so much for being here today. I'll see you next time.
(Apologies again for the delay. Life got in the way, and then we had to correct some errors in the transcript / subtitles from Karen's video.)
#ActuallyAutistic #ADHD #AuDHD #neurodivergent #neurodivergence #neurospicy #neurospiciness #AuDHDHub
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Sharing another impactful video from AuDHD Hub that really hits close to home 🥺 :AutismInfinitySymbol: :ADHD_Butterfly:
Burnout in Autism And ADHD (Why “Just Try Harder” Was Never The Answer
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We'll paste the transcript in a post below.
#ActuallyAutistic #ADHD #AuDHD #neurodivergent #neurodivergence #neurospicy #neurospiciness #AuDHDHub
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Big emotions don’t go away.
But children can learn to move through them faster.
With less intensity. Less fallout.That’s regulation.
And it can change a lot for the better:
- Mornings
- Transitions
- After school
- Your confidence in the hard momentsOn May 21 I'll be speaking on how kids learn to regulate... and why it takes time.
Learn more here: https://parentingadhdandautism.com/unlocking-regulation-2026/?affiliate=sarah_wayland
And find my book here: https://www.isthisautism.com/ -
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Annah needs $300 to get insulin. If you have the capacity, please help however you can.
@mutualaid @mutualaid @disability @autistics @actuallyadhd @wrzky
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