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I am very social if my interest is piqued.
I might still be awkward but I won't shy.
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Autism and being misperceived as “snobby” or “stuck-up”
Autistic people’s differences, experiences and challenges are often misperceived as being indicative of being “snobby” or “stuck-up” when this is not reflective of reality and what’s actually going on is very different.
What may look like being “snobby” or “stuck-up” can actually be nothing to do with anyone else or how we feel about them, but instead reflect our differences, experiences and the challenges we encounter as autistic people.
For example, we may:
- be quiet at times because we frequently experience delayed processing and, also, it can be difficult for us to find (feasible) opportunities to speak - not because we think we’re “above” speaking to other people.
- make less eye contact because we can find eye contact overwhelming - not because we think we’re “too good” to make eye contact with other people.
- like to share our knowledge and ideas, out of kindness, hoping to be helpful - not to be condescending.
- sometimes have more succinct facial expressions, because of how we emote - not because we are disinterested.
- like to dress up, because we often feel more comfortable dressed up - not because we think we’re “so important”.
- need more time alone because we often experience sensory overload and overstimulation, and socialising can take a lot out of us - not because we think we’re “better” than anyone else.
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#AskingAutistics what was your school experience like, and how has it impacted you?
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asking autistic people: do people often describe you as ‘too nice’? i sometimes like this about myself bc it means i accept everyone and give people the benefit of doubt, but i dislike it bc it is also how people hurt me and take advantage. it does not actually protect me.
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Does music make my autistic comrades cry?
85%Yes
15%No
434 votes • Final results Autistic Alignment retweeted
@Juliakatemitche please help with a share ! 📣🥲 – at Broomall, PA
Please take my survey and share! I am hellbent on getting the resources and support the autistic community needs. Comment or DM questions or for more info!
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ALT 1,705 people have already taken my survey. Pictured are some results Can you help diversify my data?
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It’s wild that when an autistic person is happy and thriving some people will doubt that they are autistic. Maybe because autism is identified using a deficit and struggles based approach, some people genuinely think it’s impossible for an autistic person to be happy and thrive?
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We are advocating again for autistic & neurodiverse children & adults. Please retweet now. @VarietyBC
@ThomasDigby1 @JaspreetVirdi19
@GlobalBC
@CUrquhartGlobal @jodyvance @steeletalk @JasJohalBC
@ParkBoard @musicheals_ca @etmusictherapy
@KidsPlayFounda1
@TheParkBoard My letter in response to an amendment being considered by the board in regards Creating Vancouver’s First Inclusive and Accessible Sensory Park. @pacificautism @autismsupportbc @absolute_wendy
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@TheParkBoard My letter in response to an amendment being considered by the board in regards Creating Vancouver’s First Inclusive and Accessible Sensory Park. @pacificautism @autismsupportbc @absolute_wendy
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Despite popular, neuro-normative belief: I am not happier when I'm forced out of my special interest flow states to socialize with folks find my interest is silly, trivial, or boring.
I'd much rather play with my interest than pretend I don't have it just to make others like me.
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Spoke at a @ParkBoard meeting last night in support of @JaspreetVirdi19’s initiative to build Vancouver’s first all #inclusive park for neurodiverse people.
Thank you @pacificautism and community leaders who supported the initiative (@absolute_wendy @sergiococchia @kerryandlacey)
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the hardest thing about being autistic is having really strong pattern recognition (immediately being able to tell when someone’s behaviour changes) but being very literal and not being able to read between the lines (so not being able to work out why their behaviour has changed)
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This is my favourite compliment I’ve ever seen im using this all the time
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Deeper and meaningful’er post to come but just needed to take this opportunity at the Marie Claire Power Talks to remind you that neurodivergent women are super powerful and also super hot
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Autistic people are often hyperaware of other people, their perceptions and our environments. This can leave us feeling exposed when in public spaces, which can be a vulnerable, draining and terrifying feeling, especially when it goes against our wishes and is beyond our control.
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Being ND doesn’t disable me, a society that refuses to tolerate difference can
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“Flock Together”
Written by: Jim Irion
Two doves of a feather,
stood on an empty road together,
When along came a grand fiberglass throng,
a train of ungainly vehicles a mile long,
Many a sullen passenger were dressed in black,
following an elderly couple leading the pack.
A decorated US veteran of the second World War,
a dearly sweet beloved hailing from English shores,
They had been delayed by pompous restriction,
what put the couple there was worse than fiction,
He fell ill with tremendous trouble breathing,
she refused to leave his side despite her wheezing.
Similar sick patients were sent to the nursing home,
soon many of the elderly began departing in droves,
She wept and prayed, wanting, no... needing to stay,
the staff had no choice; they must separate,
Truly heartbroken, tears streaming down her face,
he reached out and said, I love you, my grace.
Tragically, one of their sons was following them,
leaving behind his beloved wife and six children,
Before a decision was made regarding life support,
scores of bikers arrived to pay respect once more,
Courage, sweat, tears and wheels, they ride together,
a family protecting children no matter the weather.
As the vehicles approached one thing became clear,
license plates showed the many miles traveled here,
They bore a shared weight of exhaustive weariness,
by far the year before was anything less than serious,
As different looking as any one person could be,
they were all still here as one human family.
High up in the sky more darkness approached,
a thunderous maelstrom fit to rain fury below,
The doves looked at each other before nudging closer,
this road was familiar to them but only a sojourn,
With a blink of their eyes and nod of their beak,
they flew to follow the transient sadness and bleak.
Neither bird nor soul would make such a debate,
our time on Earth is much too shortened by fate,
Youngest of the six children was withdrawn and quiet,
his older sister noticed; he was unable to hide it,
She hugged him close and said everyone needs a friend,
indeed the doves knew... to the very end.
#ActuallyAutistic #ActuallyADHD #ActuallyHuman #Poet #Poetry #poetrycommunity #AutisticPoet #AutisticPoetry #COVID19 #Covid #Grief #Suffering
Autistic Alignment retweeted
Training dogs shows more understanding & compassion for the animal than ABA shows for its fellow human beings
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