adelinej

adelinej, 6 hours ago to ADHD

“AuDHD represents a blend of ADHD and autistic traits, leading to unique experiences and challenges. When the underlying needs of ADHD and autism interact, it can feel like a tug of war for the AuDHDer - Do I need routine or spontaneity? Newness or familiarity? Busyness or a steady pace? Though these examples are quite simplistic, they illustrate the internal confusion of the AuDHDer attempting to address their needs.”

https://www.relationalpsych.group/articles/understanding-audhd-the-co-occurence-of-autism-and-adhd

#AuDHD #ActuallyAutistic #ADHD

adelinej, 2 days ago to random

An online friend announced a few days ago that her son, diagnosed with ADHD a few months ago, has been also diagnosed as autistic and with Tourette syndrome. It took 3 years but I’m happy for him and his mum because they finally know! And she thinks that his dad he’s probably autistic too because it runs in the family. 😉

#neurodivergence #AuDHD

adelinej, 3 days ago to Autism

One time I tried to explain something to a family member that doing a specific thing was hard for me, and they said " Yes but Bob's nephews can do it so you should be able to do it too" . 🙄

PSA: If you've met one autistic person you've met one autistic person.

#ActuallyAutistic #autism

(Alt text by the comic's author)

adelinej, 6 days ago to random

#ThreeGoodThings

• the lilacs and other trees are blooming
• my weekly physiotherapist’s session was less painful
• being able to sit on my desk between two showers

adelinej, 6 days ago to random

#ThreeGoodThings

• a nap
• homemade pizza
• 2 days in a row of declutterring the wardrobe

mariyadelano, 8 days ago to actuallyadhd

Question for fellow @actuallyautistic and @actuallyadhd neurodivergent folks:

How do you explain your ideas to neurotypicals?

I constantly struggle because my brain has made connections that are not obvious to others, and when I try to guide them through my thinking I confuse them with details or by skipping explanations that seem obvious to me but completely surprising to anyone else.

Frameworks, links, anything is appreciated!

mariyadelano, 9 days ago to random

I’m having the best day ever because my #actuallyAutistic self downloaded Google Earth on my iPad

MAAAAAAPS :blobfoxaww:

adelinej, 9 days ago to Canada

“The best viewing times are location-dependent. In Ontario and Quebec, the prime timeslot is between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. In Alberta, it’s 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. and in British Columbia, it’s 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.”

#Canada #aurora

https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/where-and-when-to-see-the-northern-lights-in-toronto-tonight

adelinej, 9 days ago to Canada

#Auroras could light up the sky Friday night

Powerful geomagnetic storm could bring northern lights visible across #Canada

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/aurora-borealis-northern-lights-may-10-11-1.7200259

adelinej, 12 days ago to Autism

Alt text by the comic’s author.

#ActuallyAutistic #autism

adelinej, 14 days ago to Autism

#ActuallyAutistic #autism

adelinej, 14 days ago to random

J’ai une question pour les personnes qui ont eu un #cancer, si vous êtes à l’aise de répondre à la question. Comment vous êtes vous ajustez à la vie après cette épreuve? (J’ai eu un cancer du sein, mastectomie unilatérale en janvier dernier). J’ai beaucoup de mal.

I have a question for people who had #cancer, if you are comfortable to answer. How did you adjust to life after this ordeal? (I had a breast cancer, unilateral mastectomy last January). I struggle a lot.

adelinej, 16 days ago to Autism

I have just watched the 1st episode of A Kind of Spark thanks to @PetitPas

It’s a Irish British American Canadian series. In Canada I’m watching it on CBC Gem, in the UK it seems to be on the CBBC channel, for the others countries I don’t know.

I like it because the 3 autistic sisters are played by autistic actors, use of the words autistic, masking, meltdown. etc. Shows sensory overload, etc., ignorance and bias.

To watch it in Canada https://gem.cbc.ca/a-kind-of-spark

#ActuallyAutistic #autism

dave, 23 days ago to actuallyautistic

@actuallyautistic Saw this at the pharmacy and picked it up... curious to see what it says.

#ActuallyAutistic

adelinej, 24 days ago to Canada French

#Canada

« Hausse alarmante des cas de cancer du sein chez les jeunes femmes

On ne veut pas alarmer les gens. Mais si une femme constate un changement dans son sein, elle devrait vraiment s’en occuper. Et si son médecin de famille ne demande pas d’examen plus avancé, elle devrait vraiment insister. »

#Cancer

https://www.lapresse.ca/actualites/sante/2024-04-26/canada/hausse-alarmante-des-cas-de-cancer-du-sein-chez-les-jeunes-femmes.php

CultureDesk, 28 days ago (edited 28 days ago) to Travel

Many autistic children thrive on routine and predictability, which can make vacations challenging for them. Here's a story from USA Today with tips on how to plan a trip, choose an airline that provides accommodations for autistic children, and details on what to expect from an autism-certified resort.

https://flip.it/dnzdjW

#Travel #Parenting #Children #AutismAwarenessMonth #Autism #Neurodivergence #Lifestyle

@kkffoo and others highlighted to us that the puzzle piece originally used to illustrate this story is an offensive analogy to some autistic people. Here is an explanation as to why. The publication has now changed the image in response to this feedback. Thank you all.

https://theabilitytoolbox.com/autism-puzzle-piece-alternative/

ashleyspencer, 1 month ago (edited 1 month ago) to random

I’ve been alone my whole life.

All I’ve ever known is being alone.

But the autistic community gave me a sense of belonging and a place where I fit in.

I know how awful it feels to be unloved and uncared for, and as autistics, the world can make us feel that way.

All I’ve ever wanted is to do my best to create a sense of community and bring fellow autistics together. And the fact I’m doing that is a dream come true.

So I’m glad we have each other.

I am truly grateful.

#ActuallyAutistic

adelinej, 1 month ago to Autism

From @Autie Comics

Alt text by the author

#ActuallyAutistic #Autism #AutismAcceptanceMonth