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Autistic and also Happy @happyautist.bsky.social · 6h

Fuck the NHS.
Especially if they make you feel that way.
You don't need that. You need community.

Autistic and also Happy @happyautist.bsky.social · 6h

So, so many of us cannot be diagnosed by others because of a variety of circumstances. But when you know, you know. You know yourself.
You don't need any validation of others to feel the relief that "the diagnosed" feel when you can find the truth of your own self.

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Autistic and also Happy @happyautist.bsky.social · 6h

Hold on, first of all, hugs (if you want them)
Secondly, you are so worthy of life, and love, and very able to accomplish worthwhile things, I am sure of it.
Thirdly, I hope you've heard before now that self-diagnosis is completely valid, and I hope you believe that.

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Autistic and also Happy @happyautist.bsky.social · 7h

#autistic joy today: my cat, purring happily on my chest. The warmth, the rumble, the absolute delight of a little creature choosing me, imbuing me with her love.

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Autistic and also Happy @happyautist.bsky.social · 7h

I've been considering asking for accommodations, but I haven't been sure what, or how it would be perceived. This article feels inspiring!

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Autistic and also Happy @happyautist.bsky.social · 7h

"Every workplace, like every autistic person, is different; the challenges experienced and adjustments required will vary. However, the starting point for all workplaces is ... a willingness to create spaces where we can all work safely and comfortably."

After 40 years as an autistic person in the workplace, I realised it was OK to ask for changes | Sandra Thom-Jones

Many autistic people face barriers due to stereotypes and ableist assumptions, including the belief that the neurotypical way of working is the only right way

www.theguardian.com

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gleebix @gleebix.bsky.social · 14h

sometimes, they are grooming their ghost friends

Pookleblinky @pookleblinky.bsky.social · 15h

Cats when they are grooming themselves and bliss out just licking air instead of themselves

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Autistic and also Happy @happyautist.bsky.social · 16h

You're right, this is excellent!

Autistic and also Happy @happyautist.bsky.social · 1d

That is the best insult I've read today, thank you.

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Autistic and also Happy @happyautist.bsky.social · 1d

You know, that's a really excellent point. People can be autistic without "obviously appearing autistic" and then make little autistic humans because their genes did what genes do.

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Autistic and also Happy @happyautist.bsky.social · 1d

I definitely have trouble getting words out at times. I start speaking and I just can't find the next word. I can picture it or see adjacent to it but not the exact word I want. This is especially frustrating because I really value being accurate and precise.

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Autistic and also Happy @happyautist.bsky.social · 1d

"...and the process of decision-making was reported to be exhausting, overwhelming, and anxiety-provoking."

Yeah, this is super relatable.

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Autistic and also Happy @happyautist.bsky.social · 1d

"The results indicated that compared w/their neurotypical peers, the participants w/ASD more frequently reported difficulties in decision making. Decisions that needed to be made quickly, or involved a change of routine, or talking to others, were experienced as particularly difficult, ..."

Decision-Making Problems in Adults with ASD - Living Autism

Several autobiographical accounts suggest making decisions can present significant problems for autistic individuals.

livingautism.com

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Autistic and also Happy @happyautist.bsky.social · 1d

And MY CAT
🥰

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Autistic and also Happy @happyautist.bsky.social · 1d

I got mine too!

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Autistic and also Happy @happyautist.bsky.social · 1d

How do you explain people who've never been vaccinated who are autistic?

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Heather Cook 🦓🖖Autistic Life Coach @autismchrysalis.bsky.social · 1d

A reasonable boundary is always something that you can do. It’s about what I will and will not do.

#ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD #Autistic #Neurospicy #Neurodiversity

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Marcia Eckerd, Ph.D. @doctormarcia.bsky.social · 1d

Autistic people usually can’t guess what others are thinking or feeling. It helps to say what you want, think or feel directly.
“If they cared, they’d know” is a myth. Caring isn’t mind-reading. Say what you mean. #autism #autistic #autismquotes #autismquoteoftheday #marciaeckerd #marciaeckerdphd

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Autistic and also Happy @happyautist.bsky.social · 1d

#autistic #tips
If you sometimes can't bear the sensory transition from non-showering to showering and back again, you still deserve to be clean, if you want to. Keep an inexpensive bottle of witch hazel around and swipe your armpits with it; put on fresh deodorant. Voila, you are not stinky.

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Ian Coldwater 👻🌿 @lookitup.baby · 1d

Boss, we’ve got a problem. Users don’t want this stuff! They keep wanting to turn it off, even when we keep turning it back on!

Boss: I have an idea

Pavel @spavel.bsky.social · 1d

bitch what

Onedrive settings. A toggle for using AI to detect and identify faces is set to on. The caption says, you can only turn off this setting 3 times per year.

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Autistic and also Happy @happyautist.bsky.social · 1d

"Testing performed in production"

🏰meg⚔️ @Birthright Audiobook! @impavid.us · 4d

In honor of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand

I'll go first: Six page commercial lease.

Autistic and also Happy @happyautist.bsky.social · 1d

Answer:

IS IT DNS?

The ultimate DNS troubleshooting tool. Think it might be DNS? It probably is! It's always DNS.

www.isitdns.com

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Autistic and also Happy @happyautist.bsky.social · 1d

I feel that pain in my bones

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Autistic and also Happy @happyautist.bsky.social · 1d

I didn't think I had any special interests but I'm now aware of at least two:
Sleep Token (the band)
and
Language

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Thinking Person's Guide to Autism @thinkingautism.com · 2d

Autistic people need downtime in order to process, reintegrate, stim, watch favorite videos—however they best decompress.

LET AUTISTIC PEOPLE HAVE THEIR SPACE!

thinkingautismguide.com/2017/04/elev...

#autism #autistic #neurodiversity

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