If you're on Android and want an app full of stuff about autism and neurodiversity, I just release a free app called "Neurodiversity 101". It will also be coming to iOS in the future.
Often, I relate to ND vids but this one has me doubting. I do have autopilot for bedtime routine or shower routine etc, only if it gets interrupted I might forget a step 🤔 So is this universal? So many in the comments relate to the wife on this one, I know it's a spectrum, but can this be used to rule stuff out? Yeah, I'm still out here swinging back and forth pendulum style 🫠 #neurodivergent#autism@actuallyautistic@autisticadvocacy
@Ilovechai@actuallyautistic@autisticadvocacy I think first there is a big difference between ADHD and autism, or AUDHD. I'm autistic and I crave having a clear schedule, so every night I do the same things, preparing my coffee for the morning etc., while for an ADHD person I would say it is harder to get habits. The wife in the video seems to be AUDHD (I just checked the # so maybe I'm wrong) so this is a more complicated matter. But anyway I think it is normal to not relate to the video while beeing ND!
🙏🏻 thank you. I've never been able to tease apart if what could be seen as inattentive tendencies that some suspect is inattentive adhd or if it's just my generalized anxiety that can make me float or dissociate so I've thought I'm likely audhd too so this is partly why I had si much doubt. But it's helpful to hear it's not an exclusive asd experience. Ty.
Literally said this thing to my partner today when explaining how I never enjoyed the non-conseual sexual banter out of the blue from 'dude friends'..I still wonder, are autistics also more likely to be #demisexual ? As this feels definitely connected for me. I was welcomed and included socially, #highmasking but it did often feel like others were having more fun than me. This vid satisfied my wondering why. #neurodivergent @actuallyautistic@autisticadvocacy
"In our first episode of the Autism and Intimacy podcast, Candice shares the diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum including what symptoms are often expressed but not in the DSM V. She and her husband Chris also talk about a recent communication issue they had and how they have learned to effectively tackle her issues with both sensory overload and communication mishaps. Enjoy!"
Ahead of our collective action on July 19th, I am asking UK people to sign this form to create a list of people who support the findings of the CAMHS reports I wrote.
I know this is a little a tiny stupid thing but I'm becoming increasingly agitated because my Instagram says that I have a chat message and I have scrolled and everything has been read and that notification will not go away LOL #actuallyautistic#petpeeves
🥲🤭🤪 @actuallyautistic@autisticadvocacy@actuallyadhd
When the lyrics give you an appreciation for a genre outside your usual vibe. #affirmations#takeupspace#music#runnergirl#neurospicy@autisticadvocacy
Competing and comparison is a no for me though
My growth is not replicable or copy-friendly
I'm powerful beyond measure
The version of me others created in their mind
Is not my responsibility
I normalize saying no when others want too much from me
I uproot any soul ties of attachment that has held me hostage
Please stop with the euphemisms. We know what we are, we don't need it explained to us. It is patronising when people try and define our identity for us.
CAMHS: The HEARTBREAKING Reality for Autistic Families
Autistic families face significant barriers when seeking support from Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), with only 10% of patients being Autistic despite 70% of Autistic children experiencing mental health issues. The service lacks accessibility, attentiveness, and understanding of Autistic experience...