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chevalier26 , 1 day ago to ActuallyAutistic group

@actuallyautistic #actuallyautistic Just found out that NT people have REAL habits that happen basically on autopilot. This is news to me.

What most NT people think of as a "habit" I think of as a "task," even if it is a part of my routine. For example, brushing and flossing my teeth is a part of my daily routine, but I have to make myself think about each action separately. I wouldn't call them habits because I literally remind myself to do them every night. It isn't automatic.

adelinej , 1 day ago

@chevalier26 @actuallyautistic I have learned recently the difference between routine and habit thanks to this link. (I’m AuDHD)

https://www.shimmer.care/blog/habit-vs-routine

adelinej , 1 day ago

@Susan60 @chevalier26 @actuallyautistic I know so little about my ADHD. My therapist (who is ADHD) explained to me that impulsivity is not only physical, that I don’t have, but also verbal that I have. I had no idea!

Sadly I can’t listen podcasts, it’s impossible for me to focus on.

chevalier26 , 2 days ago to ActuallyAutistic group

@actuallyautistic #actuallyautistic Wish more YouTubers and content creators added a toggle to their videos that could switch off background music. Idk about y'all, but so many videos have added music that is unnecessary, distracting, and overstimulating.

I have seen videos on YouTube where the closed captions settings have been programmed with a separate audio track with no commentary, so I know it can be done! Would probably be so helpful for so many people!

adelinej , 2 days ago

@matty For me its because auditory processing disorder. It’s very hard for me to understand when there is a background music, whatever kind.

@actuallyautistic @chevalier26

autism101 , 9 days ago to ActuallyAutistic group

Did you know?

Some U.S. states have registries and laws requiring that mental health professionals and physicians register autistic clients. They can be fined, disciplined, or lose their license if they don't report.

#ActuallyAutistic @actuallyautistic

image: NDDoH

adelinej , 8 days ago

@matthewtoad43 @autism101 @anomaluridae @actuallyautistic

Some texts from @dramypsyd about autism database

• Autism Database Updates

https://resiliencymentalhealth.com/2022/02/18/autism-database-updates/

• Petition: Tell the ACLU to Fight Mandatory Autism Databases!

https://resiliencymentalhealth.com/2022/03/02/petition-tell-the-aclu-to-fight-mandatory-autism-databases/

• Autism Databases: A Script for Calling Your Reps

https://resiliencymentalhealth.com/2024/05/09/autism-databases-a-script-for-calling-your-reps/

chevalier26 , 12 days ago to ActuallyAutistic group

@actuallyautistic #actuallyautistic I’m in shock right now and feel like I could burst into tears…my parents and I are out at lunch, and my mom just asked me out of the blue, “what gives you joy?” And I said, “why are you asking me that?” She essentially responded by telling me that to her, I showed no evidence that I had any joy in my life, and that there is nothing that makes me happy.

I’m at a loss for words.

adelinej , 12 days ago

@chevalier26 May be you were unable to answer on the spot because of a delayed process of information, being overwhelmed in a noisy (?) environment, alexithymia, etc.

A virtual hug for you if I can offer you one. 😊

Ilovechai , 1 month ago to ActuallyAutistic group

I don't have the spoons to explain why I feel my neurodivergence is making this worse, but I need feedback or insight from other ND people on a unique experience. This will be a long thread (added in replies) but I'm hopeful there will be a few kind readers who either relate or have something supportive to share.
Here goes:
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@actuallyautistic @actuallyaudhd
#recoveringfromreligion
#LateDiagnosedAutism
#actuallyautistic #neurodivergent

adelinej , 1 month ago

@CynAq I relate so much to what you have written. In the last few months I went through a cancer journey and everywhere I read/heard “your support system is going to help you“ assuming everyone has one, like everyone I met assured that I have a licence and so I can go to my appointments.

But I don’t have a support group in person, except for the amazing health professionals who took care of me. The only support group I have is here in the autistic community. ❤️

@Ilovechai @actuallyautistic