Fiercely Autistic

I’m Breanna. She/her. 31 years old and diagnosed as autistic at 17, ADD at 20. I hope this page helps to give you a better understanding of autism/ADHD!

[Fiercely Autistic @FierceAutistic]

https://t.co/cvDd71782r This explains why the hashtag #ActuallyAutistic exists: for posts by autistic creators. We need to you see us and hear us. I think I do want to make videos but I need some motivation. #Autism

[Fiercely Autistic @FierceAutistic]

Say “disabled”, not “differently abled”. It’s okay for you to acknowledge our struggles!!! Just say disabled. Otherwise it seems like you’re ignoring what we struggle with. #ActuallyAutistic #Autism #ADHD

[Fiercely Autistic @FierceAutistic]

Invisible disabilities are real. #Autism #ADHD #ActuallyAutistic

[Fiercely Autistic @FierceAutistic]

Many people have trouble remembering that I’m disabled. I guess I seem really put together- until I struggle to describe things and feelings. Until I start making noises or go mute. Until I forget tasks… I even forget people. #Autism #ADHD #ActuallyAutistic

[Fiercely Autistic @FierceAutistic]

As an autistic white woman, I highly suggest you follow more autistic POCs. #ActuallyAutistic #autism

[Fiercely Autistic @FierceAutistic]

Don’t lie: What’s the first thing you think of when you hear the word #autism? Yup. White boys. Sad but not surprising in a male, white-dominated country. This is why they tend to get diagnosed first. #ActuallyAutistic

[Fiercely Autistic @FierceAutistic]

#ActuallyAutistic #Autism

[Fiercely Autistic @FierceAutistic]

You might see me shut down a lot, unfortunately. Especially in large groups. Wish I didn’t, but what can I do? That’s my brain saying “I’ve had enough.” #ActuallyAutistic

[Autistic Girls Network @AutisticGirls_]

Instead of the external presentation we can see with autistic meltdowns, shutdowns see the individual turn inward. Whilst a shutdown can appear calm from the outside compared to a meltdown it can be equally exhausting for the individual experiencing it. #AutisticShutdown #Autism

[Fiercely Autistic @FierceAutistic]

On this the last day of #AutismAcceptanceMonth… don’t forget about us adults!!! It should be obvious that kids become adults. So many organizations just focus on kids. What happens when we grow up? We’re older but we still need help, too. #ActuallyAutistic

[Fiercely Autistic @FierceAutistic]

My nephew’s on the spectrum like me. So is a cousin, possibly my dad and more. I’ve heard many stories of families on the spectrum. But sure, vaccines cause autism. #ActuallyAutistic #AutismAcceptanceMonth

[Fiercely Autistic @FierceAutistic]

Get rid of the unspoken rule that talking is the only form of communication. It’s not!!! #ActuallyAutistic #AutismAcceptanceMonth

[Nicole Filippone, Autistic Advocate & Author @sensorystories_]

My autism was mislabeled as...

Friendly but weird... annoying... self-centered... too much... not enough... introverted... finicky... overly sensitive... talks too much... smart but... capable but... [insert positive attribute here] but...... (there's always a but)

[Fiercely Autistic @FierceAutistic]

I think I saw this poster in school! Translation: you can only behave one way. #ActuallyAutistic #AutismAcceptanceMonth

[No Nonsense Neurodivergent @NoNonsenseND]

How schools force neurodivergent children to act like neurotypicals:

[Fiercely Autistic @FierceAutistic]

I’m proud to say that after the pandemic lockdown, many rejections and burnout… I finally have a job again! I start receptionist work in a week. A good way to start #AutismAcceptanceMonth! #hireautistics #ActuallyAutistic

[Fiercely Autistic @FierceAutistic]

#ActuallyAutistic #Autism

[Fiercely Autistic @FierceAutistic]

It’s darkly funny because it’s true. If you’re not autistic, please for the love of God- LISTEN to autistics!!! #ActuallyAutistic #Autism

[Fiercely Autistic @FierceAutistic]

From Facebook page “Supporting and Celebrating Neurodiversity”. #ActuallyAutistic #Autism

[Fiercely Autistic @FierceAutistic]

#ActuallyAutistic #Autism

[Fiercely Autistic @FierceAutistic]

https://t.co/9y2tVvEuwN #ActuallyAutistic #Autism

[Fiercely Autistic @FierceAutistic]

Pt. 2- I’m horrified (but not surprised) that people ever listened to him, much less named my condition after him. Nope. It’s autism now.

Why can’t we just exist?!? #Autism #Aspergers

[Fiercely Autistic @FierceAutistic]

TW: ableism

Pt. 1- There’s a whole community that wants to rid the world of autism. It’s NOT possible unless you go down a dark hole... eugenics. We’ve already had plenty of that in the past. Just look it up. This included the work of Hans Asperger. #Autism #Aspergers