Autistic Scientist

Confessions of an #ActuallyAutistic #Scientist with a #PhD in #Biology.

All views are my own.

[Autistic Scientist @Aspie_Scientist]

A little about me: I was diagnosed with #autism at age 24. By this point I had 18 months left of my #PhD. For the last 10 months I have been writing my #thesis and working full time in science. Navigating a #PhD is difficult enough but plus an #ASD? Absolute minefield.

[Autistic Scientist @Aspie_Scientist]

Hi @McCainUKIE #autism is neither a disability nor a serious illness. Your adverts are damaging to the #Neurodivergent community.

[Callum Stephen (He/Him) @AutisticCallum_]

Being autistic is bending 80% whilst others bend 0%, and then getting called rigid, difficult and demanding for not bending the other 20%.

[Autistic Scientist @Aspie_Scientist]

I've been #wfh a few days a week for 18 months and now, with little notice, it's ending and I have to go back to working constantly in a loud open office with no respite (or music) whilst also wearing a mask all day. My job is more demanding now and I don't know how I'll cope.

[Kirsty H @Kirsty_H220]

Sorry I didn’t reply to your message from 2 weeks ago. WhatsApp was down

[Autistic Scientist @Aspie_Scientist]

Looking for recommendations for stim/fidget toys that can easily fit on my work lanyard or small on my desk? #askingautistics #fidgettoys #stim #autism #autisticadults

[Autistic Scientist @Aspie_Scientist]

@mazfinch I absolutely never understood why teachers did this...

[Autistic Scientist @Aspie_Scientist]

Thanks @daciauk for the new car welcome letter. Bit of a kick in the teeth to arrive before the car, which keeps getting delayed in its delivery...

[Autistic Scientist @Aspie_Scientist]

Unintentionally took a break from Twitter. Things are tough (isn't it for everyone?) but we had a miscarriage a year ago, which I didn't take time to grieve, and we can't seem to conceive again. It's tearing me apart. Sometimes it feels impossible just to get through the day.

[Autistic Scientist @Aspie_Scientist]

@drjanaway That lightbulb moment is a feeling like no other. Things just click. For the first time, everything makes sense and you feel relieved ❤️

[Rachel 💚 ♿ 🌍 @ChasingGlimmers]

This may be unpopular but I love having to book a slot to go anywhere or eat out. Nowhere is too busy. Everything is controlled and calm. This new normal works really well for Betsy and myself. We like calm, quiet, low sensory public spaces. Life is actually more accessible now.

[Autistic Scientist @Aspie_Scientist]

@ItsEmilyKaty @AutisticGirls_ Your passion and pride is absolutely inspiring ❤️

[Emily♡ @ItsEmilyKaty]

Autism is a vividness rather than an absence. #AutisticPrideDay 💛

[Autistic Scientist @Aspie_Scientist]

@emilylinka 😱

[Autistic Scientist @Aspie_Scientist]

@DrAlRobinson Happy retirement!!!

[Autistic Scientist @Aspie_Scientist]

@Sarahmarieob Hope it relents soon! It's always the way isn't, the minute you attempt to relax, whooosh in comes the migraine. Rest easy 💕

[Autistic Scientist @Aspie_Scientist]

Finally had my first #COVIDVaccination - daunting but proud to be doing my bit. Science is wonderful 💕

[Autistic Scientist @Aspie_Scientist]

I'm hoping she meant to acknowledge that as well as my own busy workload, I take on other tasks to ensure that everyone gets the support they need and don't feel too stressed themselves. I'm not convinced that was the exchange though...

[Autistic Scientist @Aspie_Scientist]

A senior manager told me that I can be 'very sensitive' and honestly, I don't know what to do with that...

#ActuallyAutistic #Autism #autismatwork #autisticworker #Autistic