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Non-speaking autistics are such an important part of the entire autistic community. We need to stop thinking that spoken word is the only valid form of communication. There's sign language, text, AAC devices, and so much more!
#auctober #auctober2022 #alternativecommunication
People focus too much on sensory overload, and not enough on sensory euphoria. What sensory things, be they noises, tastes, textures, smells, etc. make you feel great happiness?
#auctober #auctober2022 #sensoryeuphoria
I've had cats as pets since I was a little kid. Each one has been a great friend, and member of my family.
It's not uncommon for me to want to hangout with my cat Korra more than with people.
#auctober #auctober2022 #animalfriends
It's so tough to relax when you constantly feel like you need to be productive AND you have a habit of forgetting things. The two blend into a terrible concoction of stress induced anxiety.
#AutieBiographical #ActuallyAutistic
Using headphones for the first time was such a profound event for me that I have my brother to thank for. Being able to listen to my music, and only hear my music was life changing.
It may sound odd for me to make such a big deal out of it, but it truly was.
#AutieBiographical
Flashback Friday: Originally posted September 18, 2019
I used to never understood cooking. It seemed to be filled with vagueness and estimates. It wasn't until I started treating cooking like baking that it finally clicked, and I learned to really enjoy it.
#AutieBiographical
As I've unmasked more and more I've started verbally stimming more. My favourite verbal stims are the kind that make my throat vibrate the most, like humming!
#AutieBiographical #ActuallyAutistic #VerbalStimming
The majority of us prefer to be called autistic, but some prefer being called a person with autism. However, just because you know someone who prefers being called a person with autism doesn’t give you a pass to call all of us that.
#AutieBiographical #ActuallyAutistic
You can't just erase a part of someone because you don't want to see it. I'm autistic. I'm nonbinary. If you refuse to see those parts of me then you're seeing an incomplete version of me, a false version of me.
#AutieBiographical #ActuallyAutistic
Ever since I was a teenager I've seen "weird" as a compliment. Heck, one of my favourite musicians has the word "weird" in his stage name!
#AutieBiographical #ActuallyAutistic #Weird