Last month I surveyed 2,750 people on their language preferences surrounding autism. The first set of results has been published, and compares Autistic and non-Autistic preferences
Today I had another one of those "delightful" "conversations" where I was told that people like me are autistic because we got brain damage from the MMR vaccine. Now I'm going to be angry all evening.
"Many participants said Interpersonal Relations with other autistic people were easier than with non-autistic people. ‘Ease of communication’ was frequently described as speaking the same language: ‘With autistic people, who speak my language . . . it goes fantastically well most of the time’"
'A certain magic’ – autistic adults’ experiences of interacting with other autistic people and its relation to Quality of Life: A systematic review and thematic meta-synthesis
I finally found a copy of NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and How to Think Smarter About People Who Think Differently by @stevesilberman
An amazing book (and much needed, given the volumes of disinformation out there). Highly recommended, whether you're neurodivergent or not. #autism@actuallyautistic#books
it's Tasia's birthday! can you help me make her day special? she's been struggling securing donations for basic necessities like food and healthcare. anything helps!
Autonomic and hedonic response to affective touch in autism spectrum disorder
Capiotto et al., 2024, Autism Res.
"Our results reveal a noteworthy discrepancy in ASD population between the subjective experience, characterized by amplified hedonic but also unpleasant responses, and the physiological response, marked by a lack of autonomic activation related to affective touch. "
You could have been observing my life. The animations resonate so strongly, it's painful.
"Abandoned, forgotten about..."
"The move from job to no job... friends to no friend... this is my life now and it's not going to stop after 18 years."
"People tell me to look after myself first but I don't have time."
"I was 12 stone and now I'm 19 and I didn't notice it happen..."
"I had hobbies..."
"... I have to fight or beg for everything..."
No doubt familiar to far too many parents. #SEN#ASD
URGENT! please help a multiply #disabled trans dad, his #trans wife, and their 2 kids escape a dangerous housing situation. they're on the road now homeless and desperately need money for food.
it's Tasia's birthday! can you help me make her day special? she's been struggling securing donations for basic necessities like food and healthcare. anything helps!
it's Tasia's birthday! can you help me make her day special? she's been struggling securing donations for basic necessities like food and healthcare. anything helps!