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If you would like to learn more about autism, check out our blog! (link in bio)

And we hope everyone has a lovely #AutismAcceptanceDay! ❤️

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Happy #AutismAcceptanceDay! 🥳

This is a great opportunity for you to learn more about #autism!

There's still stigma around autism & the best way to overcome this is through educating ourselves & sharing with others ❤️

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So, make sure to listen to #ActuallyAutistic Voices today to learn more about autism & help fight back against the stigma surrounding #autism.

(click the hashtag 👆)

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So, let autistic people enjoy stimming! It is normal ❤️

If you want to learn more about autism, check out our blog! (Link in bio) 💛

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🧵to learn about #Autism & #Stimming! ❤️

Stimming is a form of repetitive movement or sound that provides comfort 💛

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• and to help increase concentration & process information- very beneficial for children learning 💙

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Also, try to find people who will accept you for you! ❤️

If you would like to learn more about autism and autistic burnout, check out our blog https://t.co/TnMejbfNMO

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🧵to learn about autistic burnout ❤️

Autistic burnout is built up over time due to different situations. These cause stress and extreme exhaustion.

There are ways to help autistic people avoid this! You can:

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Whilst autistic people shouldn’t need to wear a mask to “fit in”, If you do feel the need to wear a mask, take some time where you can just be you. Where you can stim or enjoy your favourite activity 💙

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Remember to treat everyone as individuals and respect their sensory needs 💚

We’ve only just scratched the surface here, but if you want to look at senses in more detail, visit our blog! (link in bio!) 💙

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🧵to learn about #Autism & Sensory Process! ❤️

Autistic people may have hypo-sensitivity, hyper-sensitivity, or sometimes both!

On our blog we look at the different sensory process for each sense (link in bio!) 💙

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• Some autistic people can experience both!

Every #autistic persons sensory process will vary 💛

Just because one person doesn’t like bright lights, doesn’t mean all autistic people don’t like bright lights.

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