Autist/ADHD on the move

European at heart. Interculturalist. Interested in differences, education, humour, cooking, minimalism... She/her. Diagnosed #ADHD and #actuallyautistic in 2021

[Autist/ADHD on the move @adhd_on]

I have just received my autism diagnosis! 😊#ActuallyAutistic #AncientAutistic #ADHD

[Tee @witandstars]

Alexithymia, common in autism, means that I often can't tell people I need help because *I* don't even know I need help. I shuffle between thinking everything is wrong or nothing is wrong.

[President Biden Archived @POTUS46Archive]

I’m tired of seeing hardworking Americans get played for suckers.

Today, I’m announcing a series of actions to crack down on how big corporations – through paperwork, hold times, and scams – add hassles to Americans’ daily lives.

Here are a few actions my Administration is taking:

[Rach @AdultingADHD @AdultingADHD]

I don’t think people realize how difficult it can be for Neurodivergent people who are ethnic minorities to open up about our experiences due to stigma, internalised ableism, and shame, so I’m honoured to be interviewed by leading Nigerian platform Bella Naija, read here:

[lala • ZA spoilers • 🍉😷 @loreoflala]

being autistic is actually so debilitating and i’m tired of the “it’s not a disability” crowd minimizing what autistic people have to navigate.

i am constantly one bad sensory experience or miscommunication away from a meltdown and every social interaction burns me tf out.

[Myk is Walking Backwards @mykola]

Amazing Autistic strategy to avoid being bullied: simply pretend not to understand. Play into their biases. Make it more work to bully you than reward.

(screenshot from this link: https://t.co/nswyhL63l7)

[Brendan O'Sullivan 🇮🇪🇪🇺 @ImtaBrendan]

Five characteristics of strong educational leadership.

[OneAutisticIndividual 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @_OneAutistic_]

Wow, this is the most perfect description of this problem I've come across. #ActuallyAutistic

[AuDHD_Therapist @AuDHD_Therapist]

If any therapists want to better understand and support Autistic people, I highly recommend the following trainings:

https://t.co/ofHuh8dkiE

#TherapistTwitter #AutisticTwitter

[Dee @ADDeeCee]

Unsurprisingly, neurodiversity is a deep interest of mine. I’ve done loads of studying about it. This doc contains a lot of articles, blogs, & YTs I’ve found insightful/informative. It’s not well-organised, but if you’re interested it’s a starting point https://t.co/CLdZpRCxJv

[echo (echo echo echo) @distantechoess]

Y’know what?

That’s it.

Here’s a VERY LONG thread on what to do and what NOT to do when someone you know suffers from misophonia.

Because as a misophone, I’m tired of things like this always happening.

Any RTs would be appreciated, because we need more awareness.

🧵⬇️

[a n n a @hi_its_annaleah]

Job Description: "Employees must demonstrate flexibility"

me: Well, my disabilities are dynamic & my support needs fluctuate depending on the day (& my functioning often varies within the same day)- so yes, I am very "flexible" by necessity.

Employers: "No, no- not like that"

[Andreas Zierhut @mein_Psychologe]

How to talk about Autism. #ActuallyAutistic #Neurodivergent

[Autist/ADHD on the move @adhd_on]

@commaficionado I told my MD and regretted it almost instantaneously. Her attitude changed completely and she now speaks to me like I am a child. I am in my fifties and have three postgraduate degrees 🫤

[rico @somethinglovely]

trying to be honest at therapy without getting hospitalized

[The Independent @Independent]

Hugh Grant praised after causing Benny Hill music to play during Boris Johnson resignation broadcast https://t.co/6fKbc11aX0