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I verbally stim when I'm really happy. People used to bully me for it so I learned to be ashamed of it. Now, years later, my partner has helped me unlearn that shame, and embrace my verbal stims.

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2022-03-23

More people getting diagnosed, especially when they're still children, is a good thing! This isn't an epidemic. This isn't over-diagnosing. This is more and more autistic people being properly diagnosed.

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2022-03-16

Functioning labels are a common way autistic people are denied support.

High functioning? You're fine without support. Low functioning? You're not high functioning enough to determine whether you need support or not.

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2022-03-13

Flashback Friday: Originally posted June 26th, 2019

I can't just sit and rest without feeling like I'm wasting time. It's like I have a choice: be productive, or be anxious.

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2022-03-11

I've been accused of being in a hate group, as well as a cult, all because of my advocacy.

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2022-03-09

Flashback Friday: Originally posted June 23rd, 2019

My hatred for those loose hairs that tickle my face burns with the hot intensity of a thousand suns!

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2022-03-04

*Nervously eyes the pile of video games I've ALMOST finished.*

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2022-03-02

“Removal of masks in classrooms a ‘positive milestone’, Education Secretary says.” It will be a whole lot harder for some autistic children.

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2022-02-28

I swear, Sheldon Cooper has done more harm than good.

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2022-02-27

🐦 Hi, I’m Tay! 🐦

I’m nonbinary and autistic, I draw toony art and study game development! Please consider supporting me!

✨Commissions Open✨

✏️ - https://t.co/2gjw5PNQUF
☕️ - https://t.co/6hyYjIZO4T

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2022-02-26

I’ve had a really hard time accepting myself as autistic and this self portrait is just a visual love letter to my autism. I wouldn’t be the artist I am without my body mind ♾

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2022-02-24

Interoception makes it difficult for me to realize I'm hungry until it's too late!

I'm grateful for my partner's patience and understanding.

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2022-02-20

A 6 page about my own experience dealing with discrimination/ableism in the workplace.
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I created this in 4 days as a late entry for the Observer Graphic competition.
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My links:
https://t.co/NvdC62t00m
https://t.co/6lLdc4ib5Y

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2022-02-20