#ActuallyAutistic Do you know this book? The Awesome Autistic Go-To Guide: A Practical Handbook for Autistic Teens and Tweens by Yenn Purkis and Tanya Masterman
I don’t have children but I’m wondering about it, and if I can suggest it when someone is asking a book for young people. The book is aimed to 10-14 and the author are autistic.
Loneliness hit me hard today. And the big contradiction is that I also feel better alone being autistic and I know that there is no solution to this. So how do you cope with this my fellow autistic?
@Cassandra Me too but I realize that I miss interaction in person, I miss this connection, I miss just hang out physically with someone. It’s hard to explain.
I firmly believe that my autistic burnout around 45 is linked to the beginning of perimenopause.
CW
Being Neurodivergent, Hormones, Burnout Crisis, and Menopause
“our […] hormonal changes is different due to the way our brains and nervous system are wired. This unprecedented change in our physical bodies, our chemical makeup, and our brain can mean autistic, AuDHD and other ND people can […] experience cycles of extreme burnout crisis”
#AskingAutistics I’m looking for testimonials/info regarding sensory compression clothing/vests. I’m wondering about the compression level and if the fabric is breathable.
Why? Because, I’m looking into the medical compression garments for an health issue, and there is no way that I’m going to bear one as it’s very sweat inducing. I’m wearing a compression bra for months and it’s a sensory nightmare because of the sweat. 😭 So, sensory clothing might be a solution.
''Recherche des personnes issues des minorités/souvent victimes de discrimination (âge, handicap·s, corps, origine·s...) qui accepteraient de nous rencontrer avec ma collègue afin qu'on puisse discuter et créer du matériel pédagogique inclusif.
Je n'ai eu que 2 retours jusqu'à maintenant et je suis vraiment découragée...
Personne ne veut nous parler ou échanger sur le sujet. On a contacté plein d'organismes, mais 0 retour.''
@adelinej@umzidiu Parce que c'est inconcevable qu’un homme blanc n'a droit a absolument tout? Une injustice si grave qu’il faut soit mentir soit se plaindre dans un journal.
“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.”
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. 😉
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.
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