science rabbit

#actuallyautistic scientist. I like neuroscience, consciousness, and spirituality topics. currently cultivating a special interest in herbalism.

[science rabbit @FlappyFloopy]

Here's a thread I wrote about measures of health and #neurodivergent #neuroatypical people calling for more acceptance/recognition of #Neurodiversity

[science rabbit @FlappyFloopy]

@soundcube Here's an idea: standardized measures don't work for#autistics because they're actually not particularly efficacious in the first place; they don't measure what they claim to as is stated in goals.

[science rabbit @FlappyFloopy]

@EbThen I think content like that greatly underestimates animals' intelligence and capacity for suffering.

[science rabbit @FlappyFloopy]

@NeuroRebel ABA rewards "socially acceptable" behaviors. Even if no punishments are used, this communicates that there is a better way to be other than oneself. It's abusive inherently to only treat a child as "good" when they do desired behaviors. And then most ABA uses punishments too...

[Autistic Self Advocacy Network @autselfadvocacy]

"That’s what autistic people have been saying for decades…But we’re not believed. We’re not seen as credible agents of knowledge about our own lives." https://t.co/T7jteA6K9F

[science rabbit @FlappyFloopy]

@waxworker Put food on top so birds crap all over their car? There's really nothing I can think of which would be proportional, proper, legal *and theoretical* retribution.

[science rabbit @FlappyFloopy]

It's sad to say, but unfortunately I think I would be very difficult to love if I didn't cull my personality and behaviors as much as I do. I don't know how to unmask. It's so engrained.
#actuallyautistic

[science rabbit @FlappyFloopy]

Another angle, though, is reducing the anxieties I feel around executive dysfunction which make me want to procrastinate doing any particular tasks. Knowing *in my bones* that it's okay to do a bit at a time has helped me to do a bit at a time rather than overwhelming myself.

[science rabbit @FlappyFloopy]

Executive function tasks like cleaning are easier to do the more of them I do. There's an inertia behind my desire to tidy up a spot when I see some dirt or something disorganized. Activity (i.e., movement, doing said action) is one angle to target/boost executive function.

[Fiona Clarke @Fiona_Clarke_]

I do not think many are aware of this really very good resource. A must read for anyone involved in supporting autistic people, (wherever on the various autism spectrumz.)

[science rabbit @FlappyFloopy]

@billie_flower Exactly!!! This helps everyone! Everyone needs to continue developing interoception, especially as kids. We shouldn't teach *anyone* to ignore their bodies.

[Dr Lisa Nivison-Smith @LNivisonSmith]

Happy Monday
to everyone who has a folder called "Papers to read" that they completely ignore

[science rabbit @FlappyFloopy]

As a biologist, here's my take:
1) the mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell
2) 🦆🦆🦆🦆🦆🦆
3) we don't understand jack shit about the mitochondria as a scientific community yet!!!!!!!!!!!!
4) this still counts as...
✨~eugenics~✨

[Spectrum (Autism Research News) @Spectrum]

Clues that problems with mitochondria contribute to autism have been accumulating for decades. In the past five years, a mutant mouse and a flurry of findings have energized the field.

[science rabbit @FlappyFloopy]

@TheBullyingDr Exactly 🤪🤦🏻‍♂️

As a biologist, here's my take:
1) the mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell
2) 🦆🦆🦆🦆🦆🦆
3) we don't understand jack shit about the mitochondria as a scientific community yet!!!!!!!!!!!!
4) this still counts as...
✨~eugenics~✨

[science rabbit @FlappyFloopy]

Part of my prescribed #burnoutrecovery is to create more space. Intentionally do nothing. Sip tea or coffee at the window and breathe. Romanticize slow, quiet moments.

My creativity + motivation come back in little bits. When they show up, I notice more in quietude. I'll follow.

[science rabbit @FlappyFloopy]

I'm absolutely still recovering from grad school burnout. I graduated with my master's in May. This is the first time I've considered that burnout has stages, or the recovery has stages. It's not the worst I've been worn down (that was teaching at a preschool for 4 months) but...

[science rabbit @FlappyFloopy]

Doing nothing is key for creativity. Boredom ➡️ mind seeks stimulation ➡️ mind wanders to create stimulation ➡️ ideas!

I craved stimulation in quarantine. I don't usually get bored but I spent all my "nothing" time thinking abt what I SHOULD be doing for school + watching vids.