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[Ben Jackson @BenBenjackson]

After school, go gently. A child who masks may have held it together all day, and home is where it finally comes out. Try a calm snack and quiet time first. Connection first, chat later. #AutismMasking #SEND https://t.co/FSJsX0H7NI

[Bridge2Autism Community @Bridge2Autism]

@BenBenjackson ..unsafe. Curiosity creates space for understanding, and understanding is where meaningful support begins. Thank you for highlighting such an important perspective.

[Bridge2Autism Community @Bridge2Autism]

Autism Parent Reminder

A meltdown is not bad behavior.

It's communication.

Before asking: ❌ "How do I stop this?"

Try asking: ✅ "What is my child trying to tell me?"

That shift changes everything.

#AutismAwareness #Neurodiversity #ActuallyAutistic #ParentingTips

[Bridge2Autism Community @Bridge2Autism]

@BenBenjackson Absolutely. When we pause and ask what a child is trying to communicate instead of focusing only on the behavior, it shifts us from correction to connection. The same is true with masking. Often what's seen on the surface is a response to feeling misunderstood, overwhelmed, or..

[Ben Jackson @BenBenjackson]

@Bridge2Autism This is such a powerful shift in question. Asking what a child is trying to tell us changes how we respond, and it's the heart of how I think about masking too. Thank you for sharing it.

[Emergency 🌷 @X_sun_ny]

i'm a psychologist,
and i can tell when someone has been masking their adhd for years.

here are the signs most people completely miss.

[Autism and Friends @autismtalknd]

MP warns of ‘vast evidence of law breaking’ by councils over special needs education
https://t.co/bafFZjMWMb

[MAJOR @Squeeze1i]

"Autistic people are loners. They are always in their own heads living in their own world."

When the world around you is constantly making you feel unwelcome, out of place, and like everything that comes out of your mouth is annoying, I don't know why you would expect anything different.

We're not asocial. We're refusing to be around people who don't want us around and who will mistreat us if we are.

[zayden @pemilo123]

Is it autism or chronic fatigue because what do you mean l can sleep for 12 hours every night and still be absolutely exhausted, I could sleep for 18 hours a day and still fall asleep

[Bridge2Autism Community @Bridge2Autism]

To Autistic Adults

You deserve more conversations about:

✅ Employment
✅ Independence
✅ Housing
✅ Relationships
✅ Community
✅ Leadership

Autism doesn't end at 18.

Neither should support.

#AutisticAdults #Autism #Autismo

[Nuelxx @nuel_szy]

A sign of my undiagnosed autism was my love of solitude. Being alone meant no need to monitor my reactions, adjust my expressions to appear friendly, manage others’ feelings, filter sensory demands or give energy I didn’t have.

It wasn’t until after I was diagnosed in my 30s that I understood why evenings & weekends were spent recovering from work. Spending time alone was a freedom that felt less like isolation & more like relief.

[zayden @pemilo123]

"Why didn't you ask for help?" Because I'm autistic, and even asking for help can feel like a social challenge I overthink everything, including how l'll be perceived.

[Alabama EMA @AlabamaEMA]

Keep anything that can burn at least three feet from all heat sources, including fireplaces, wood stoves, radiators, portable heaters, or candles.

[Tennessee Emergency Management Authority (TEMA) @TennesseeEMA]

(November 10, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. CT): Local and state damage assessments have concluded. Yesterday, the state requested that federal partners come to Copperhill to conduct Joint Preliminary Damage Assessments.

These assessments bring together local, state and federal partners. Federal partners will review and validate the damage information the locals have collected. This is one step in the process. Federal assistance has additional requirements, and completing these assessments does not guarantee assistance.

If you need help or are looking for a resource, please report your need to the Polk County Emergency Management Agency. Sharing this information helps officials understand where needs remain.

You can also contact the American Red Cross. Representatives are in the community, and residents can call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767). The Red Cross can help connect you with resources and share information about needs with other nonprofit organizations.

If you still need help, please keep reaching out. We want to understand what needs remain so we can work with our partners to respond.

[zayden @pemilo123]

applying for jobs when you're autistic is HELL bc why is there so much fakery involved to pass each level before you can get a job

[Bridge2Autism Community @Bridge2Autism]

To Parents Running on Empty

Some of you are reading this after:

A long workday
Homework battles
Therapy appointments
House cleanup
Bedtime routines
You're tired because you care.
That isn't weakness.
That's dedication.
Take a breath. Your effort matters.
#AutismParent

[Lammy @Lammyisback]

Millennials in theirBurnout Era, How many can you check off:

1. ADHD diagnosis
2. Autism diagnosis
3. Realized you've been masking your whole life.
4. Started setting boundaries & protecting your peace.
5. Cut off people who constantly drain you.
6. Realized most of your friends are neurodivergent AF.
7. Became obsessed with understanding your health.
8. Started 47 hobbies... finished maybe 3.
9. Rediscovered things you loved as a kid.
10. Quit your job, changed careers, or decided working for yourself makes more sense.

[zayden @pemilo123]

One of the most painful parts of being autistic is watching people slowly leave your life because they don't
understand you or don't want to. eventually, you stop expecting people to stay, and that's the hardest part.

[Callum Stephen (He/Him) @AutisticCallum_]

Receiving mixed messages can be distressing for anyone, but it can be extra distressing when you’re autistic and your brain is prone to analysing things deeply, connecting dots, spotting patterns and trying to predict what will happen.

[Autism and Friends @autismtalknd]

A split in the spectrum? The ongoing battle to define autism

https://t.co/NBmgKsGwax