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I've heard so many reasons why people self-diagnose, and their reasons show several faults in the system. Accessibility, stigmatization, ableism, racism, sexism, ageism, and so much more.

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2022-12-21

Chatting with autistic people is so much easier because we know that neither of us are good with small talk, so we just skip it entirely.

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2022-12-18

Food aversions aren't just "I don't like this food."

It's "I hate this food! I will always hate this food! Nothing you do to it will ever make me like this food!"

If an autistic person says they hate a food I assure you they HATE that food.

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2022-12-14

Do you find most social interactions to be stressful and energy draining?

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2022-12-12

Flashback Friday: Originally posted October 6th

Being part of the autistic community has helped me, and so many others realize that we're not alone. We're in this together, so let's support each other.

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2022-12-09

Don't forget to tell your loved ones that they're worth your time and effort. It's surprising how many people have never heard this.

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2022-12-07

Ah, to be so worried about being a nuisance that you accidentally remove yourself for other's lives.

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2022-11-16

MY SHADOW IS PINK x JUST RIGHT FOR YOU

👭#ND girl who wants to fit in
🐲her stifled inner dragon
🤝a struggling classmate who needs her to:
🙀1. face her fears
🐉2. Free her dragon
🤗3. proudly belong — fidgets💃flaps👋roars🐯& all!

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2022-10-27

WE DID IT!! Its finally on bookshelves after a year of hard work 💛 Im so thankful i was given the chance to contribute to this, and special thanks to for organizing this project 🌻🌻🌻

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2022-10-19

Marigold is excited for 1st grade but, she HATES buses! When she tried the bus 3 yrs ago, it was TOO loud & TOO scary. Will Mom be able to help Marigold overcome her fear of buses by her 1st day?
True story from Mom & daughter.

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2022-10-06