Autistic Lately

💫 Rachel Kelly 💫
Certified Autism Coach 💫
I help late-diagnosed Autistics find their way in this world of overwhelm and uncertainty

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I don't really vibe with the whole 'Autism is my superpower' thing. The difficulties that come with being Autistic are profound.
However, Autism is known to bring superpowers in one form or another.
Like hyperfocus.
One of my dearest 'happy places' is working at my art desk.

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Can anyone else relate?

Autistics notoriously have a hard time with phone calls.

PSA: Don't get a job that requires answering the phone all day if you are Autistic and anything like me. 🤦‍♀️

#autisticlately #autism #sensoryissues
#pathologicaldemandavoidance #latediagnosis

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Our new Personalized Sensory Shakers are receiving rave reviews on Etsy!

Choose your:
Shape
Color
Theme
Add a name Inside

Check them out at our new website:
https://t.co/U3K1HdlNN6

#Autism

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What happens when you ask an 8 year old to model your new product line 😂

#autisticlately #autism #adhd #sensory

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Who else eats straight from the can?
🧠 As an Autistic, I have very particular preferences with food.

🥦 I'm vegetarian.
🚫 I don't cook.
🧍‍♀️I eat standing up.
So many other things...

For me, it's all about simplicity.
What's your jam? Do you even like jam? 😂 #autismcoach

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I'm happy to be back! I've been through a whirlwind and have amazing news!

I enrolled in an AMAZING course to become a Certified Autism Coach. I am learning SO MUCH and can’t wait to share it with you!

How are you? Holidays are so stressful for us Autists 😵‍💫
#Autism

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Finally got my first batch of Adult Fidget Shakers completed! Listing a new one in my shop every day this week, alternating with my new Tween line :)

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I just discovered that a neat way to move through cleaning procrastination is to drop a bowl of tomato soup on the floor.
#audhd

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Once upon a time, I spent my Saturday nights wasted. I've been given a second chance and am so incredibly grateful for the gift of being able to create.

Creating meaningful gifts for a living is a dream come true for this Autistic girl.

THANK YOU 💛

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🤩 Check out these cool new creations I am making - perfect for the kid who loves fidget toys and sensory stuff!

💯 Personalized Shakers for Kids! THEIR NAME INSIDE and Choose your Shape, Color, and Picture Theme!

https://t.co/zWTchCwwJM

Teen/Adult Line in the works! :)

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Having static in my hair in clothes fills me with rage. That feeling of being stuck to my skin! I just want to scream. Time to restock on static spray!

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@Siennapup1024 Oh, I agree completely! This is how I imagine I look at someone when they tell me I don't look Autistic. I hate it when people say that, because for one, it's completely invalidating, and two, like you have stated, there's no such thing as 'looking Autistic'.

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Just don't.
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#autisticlately #anxiety #unmasking #autism #autistic #autismawareness #autismacceptance #autisticlife #autismlife  #adhd #audhd #autismdiagnosis #validation #autistictraits #Autisticgirls #autisticwomen #latediagnosedautistic  #autismsupport

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😂 Who can relate?

#identitydiffusion #masking #chameleon #unmasking #dissociation #autism #autistic

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NEW YOUTUBE DROP!
Autistics, Food, and Eating Disorders
@autistic_lately on YouTube
Take 10 minutes and have a look!

#autisticlately #unmasking #anorexia #eatingdisorder #arfid #arfidawareness

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Where's the box? 😂
#neurospicy

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😂
#autism

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This concept is so vital to understanding Autism!

A graphic like this is very helpful when trying to explain how our brains work.

#autismacceptance

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Sorry 'bout that.
#autism

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Have you ever found yourself responding automatically to people in conversation...
...without hearing a single word they've said?
💥 AUTISTIC BURNOUT IS REAL 💥
Yikes.

#autisticlately #unmasking #stimming #autism #autistic #autismawareness #autismacceptance #autisticlife

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Took the weekend off and heading out for another #Autistic Road Trip!
It's been a week....packing all my must-have #stimming tools.
My ADHD typically clamors for the adventure, but I'm worn out from a rough week. 🌩