Authentically Autistic

#ActuallyAutistic + OCD. Lifelong special interest in disability. Hopeful future professional advocate. Favorite emojis = 🦢& 🐩. She/her

[Authentically Autistic @Neurodimensions]

@rikkitremblay INFJ-T! I get that result pretty consistently too

[Callum Stephen (He/Him) @AutisticCallum_]

A less talked about autistic skill is scripting. Every day, I socialise using various intricate scripts that I’ve created and memorised. They include vocal inflections, facial expressions, pauses and stumbles (so they appear spontaneous and I won’t be judged for script reading).

[Authentically Autistic @Neurodimensions]

It’s so frustrating when NT’s interpret my attention to detail as being too knit-picky and thinking I’m better than them. I know it’s a miscommunication but I try so hard not to offend anyone😔

[Structured Success @StructuredSucc]

Can we talk about tone policing and how it's super traumatic to autistic folks?

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[Authentically Autistic @Neurodimensions]

@Chris86643761 Maybe he prefers/it is easier for him to answer more specific questions. He may interpret “how was your day” as being too broad. If certain questions make sense to him and he enjoys talking to you about those topics, then those are great ways to engage him!

[Authentically Autistic @Neurodimensions]

@FalSkyWolf Chocolate is actually one of my least favorite foods but I find many ways to make up for it😂

[Authentically Autistic @Neurodimensions]

Just ate a handful of candy for breakfast. October is upon us🎃

[Authentically Autistic @Neurodimensions]

@Pinkaspergirl That’s so exciting, I’m happy for you!😊

[Authentically Autistic @Neurodimensions]

I got this earring years before my diagnosis, but it is perfect to wear now to symbolize the beauty of neurodiversity♾

[Image description: Female-presenting person with long brown hair wearing silver cartilage earring shaped like infinity symbol]

[Authentically Autistic @Neurodimensions]

@Saraheboon I know a cat that looks just like him and does the same thing when I pet her! She’ll roll on her back and ask for my attention🥰

[Authentically Autistic @Neurodimensions]

@Pinkaspergirl Wow I love how this infinity adds the rainbow jewels! That’s definitely a tough choice. I’m not sure what structure of piercings the chakra one requires. I recently learned about the 7 chakras and they are so interesting!😊

[Authentically Autistic @Neurodimensions]

@Pinkaspergirl Those would be good too! Both would make a great combination. And yup! I use the rubber backs because they seem less likely to slip off for me

[Authentically Autistic @Neurodimensions]

@Pinkaspergirl I think I got it from Claire’s. It can in a package with a heart and a star. I didn’t appreciate the infinity until I discovered neurodiversity☺️

[Emily♡ @ItsEmilyKaty]

An autism diagnosis for some of us means realising we are not ‘broken neurotypicals’ but instead ‘perfect neurodivergents’, as @HolSmale said perfectly today. Diagnosis saved my life too.

[Clara MdB @Clara_MdB]

Why is neurodiversity not taught or talked about in schools? If we started educating children from a young age to know & understand other neurotypes, we’d save a lot of ill health & improve quality of life overall.

[Authentically Autistic @Neurodimensions]

@AutismBlmk That’s a great idea! With the lights out, you can’t see the difference lol

[Authentically Autistic @Neurodimensions]

Whenever I change the sheets on my bed, it takes me a while to get used the sensory aspects. I had a hard time falling asleep last night because I’m used to feeling very specific textures and temperatures on my skin

[Authentically Autistic @Neurodimensions]

@MonaPereth I think it’s 40 hours of training

[Authentically Autistic @Neurodimensions]

I told an registered behavior technician about my adult diagnosis. They replied that they were taught you had to be a kid to be diagnosed🤦‍♀️