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Sarah Akin
@sarahakin.bsky.social
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Autistic, sensitive, strange, and solitary.
INFJ, sp/sx 5w4

The Arts, Cognitive and Social Science, Experiential Realism, Sci-Fi, Slipstream, Arthouse, Psychological Horror, Archetype, Metaphorical Mapping, Simulacra, Agnes Obel, Anna Kavan, Dickinson
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Sarah Akin @sarahakin.bsky.social · Nov 7
Thread of my poetry.
sarahakin.bsky.social Sarah Akin @sarahakin.bsky.social · Nov 1
At the end of time,

In endless gray and empty rhymes,

There is a winged rush

And in the pools of ink,

A hush.
sarahakin.bsky.social
I must say, Instagram's algorithm has really been on point, lately. It shows me cats, ballet, nail polish, BritBox...
I don't know why Youtube struggles so much.
November 21, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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scottishinsider.org
Bakehouse close in #edinburgh Now and then -1903 vs 2025 :).

#BakehouseClose #OutlanderFilmingLocation #ScottishCharm #TravelScotland #VisitEdinburgh #ExploreScotland #ScotlandTravel #visitscotland #hiddenedinburgh
This is a dramatic split-image comparison showing the same narrow Edinburgh alleyway, known as Bakehouse Close, as it appeared in 1903 and as it exists in 2025. The image is divided vertically. On the left side is a historical, sepia-toned photograph from 1903. On the right side is a modern, full-color photograph from 2025. In the 1903 photograph, the close is a bustling, gritty thoroughfare. The scene is likely a photogravure print, with soft contrasts and a grainy texture. The architecture is stark and imposing. Tall, centuries-old stone tenement buildings rise on either side, their masonry darkened with soot from coal fires. Small, multi-paned windows are set deep into the thick walls. A woman in long, dark period skirts and a white blouse stands in the foreground, her back to the viewer, providing a sense of scale. The cobblestone pavement is uneven and worn. The atmosphere is one of historic, everyday life in Old Town Edinburgh. In the striking contrast of the 2025 photograph, the close is now clean, quiet, and primarily a tourist landmark. The stonework of the same buildings has been cleaned and restored, revealing a spectrum of grey and golden sandstone hues. The modern cobblestones are well-defined but still retain their historic character. A single, bright red modern car is parked partway down the lane, emphasizing the blend of old and new. The lighting is natural daylight, casting sharp shadows and illuminating the texture of the stone. The atmosphere is no longer one of industry but of preserved history and quiet observation. The primary text on the image reads "1903 OLD EDINBURGH BAKEHOUSE CLOSE" above the historical photo and "2025" above the modern one, clearly labeling the two eras. The overall effect of the composition is to illustrate the powerful passage of time and the remarkable preservation of this historic urban landscape over more than a century.
November 13, 2025 at 4:38 PM
sarahakin.bsky.social
Ugh, I can tell the library book I'm reading is well written, but I haven't been able to concentrate.
I hate when that happens.
This very post could be gibberish.
November 20, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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juliametraux.bsky.social
Hatred towards autism has allowed conspiracy theories about autism and vaccines to thrive.
November 20, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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astrokatie.com
Can’t believe the whole country has to suffer through the return of Dickensian childhood diseases because the worst, most ignorant attention-demanders decided other people’s expertise makes them feel bad
November 20, 2025 at 4:19 AM
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thinkingautism.com
As #givingTuesday is near: Please let us know what autism orgs you think are worth supporting, as well as which are really NOT worth anyone's time/$$. Our recs are below; please note that we like and also side-eye plenty of orgs that aren't listed.

thinkingautismguide.com/useful-autis...
#autism
How do you know if an autism organization is good?
Not every autism organization helps autistic people. Here's how you can tell the difference, with examples.
thinkingautismguide.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:49 AM
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stimpunks.org
This page outlines the tools and philosophy we use to offer human-centered education compatible with the neurodiversity and human interdependence paradigms.

The place where we belong does not exist, so we built it.

stimpunks.org/space/
Learning Space: At the Intersection of Dewey and Freire
Stimpunks Learning Space offers community and space for passion-based, human-centered learning with purpose.
stimpunks.org
November 19, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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thedailytism.com
Seven-year-old Finley Rice, who gets immense pleasure from arranging his toys by size and colour, has been told to stop it immediately and do something he enjoys a lot less.

Read this and other exclusive articles on Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/119898...
a child playing with toys on the floor
November 18, 2025 at 10:01 AM
sarahakin.bsky.social
If no one has told you, the best apples are Pink Lady and Honey Crisp.
November 18, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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animystic.net
Establishment parties don't like Ranked Choice Voting because they both benefit from a polarized system, which only gives the illusion of choice.

Ranked Choice Voting empowers each vote, and gives us better choices!
joespaulding.bsky.social Joe F Spaulding 🦉 @joespaulding.bsky.social · 4d
In 1975, Ann Arbor was the 1st city in the US to use Ranked Choice Voting to elect a mayor. Dr. Wheeler was the 1st Black tenured professor at the University of Michigan and only Black #A2Council mayor to date. But just months later, opponents moved to repeal RCV and silence the will of the voters:
November 17, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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caseydoherty.bsky.social
Before the IDEA, disabled children were often denied access to education and segregated into horrific institutions like Willowbrook.

We WON’T go back. Join us to fight for the IDEA. Learn how here: www.americanprogress.org/article/idea...
#IDEA50
IDEA at 50: Resources To Support Students With Disabilities During the Week of Action
Fifty years after the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act transformed special education services for children with disabilities, it is important to both celebrate its legacy and confront the u...
www.americanprogress.org
November 17, 2025 at 8:36 PM
sarahakin.bsky.social
My Goodreads review of We Have Always Been Here by Lena Nguyen. 🖤
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Sarah's review of We Have Always Been Here
5/5: It's rare that I relate this much to a protagonist. While not explicitly labeled, Grace Park is unmistakably Autistic-coded: analytical, pattern seeking, sensitive, perceptive, yet detached from ...
www.goodreads.com
November 16, 2025 at 8:47 PM
sarahakin.bsky.social
I'm not loving Youtube's auto-dubbing feature.
November 16, 2025 at 2:58 PM
sarahakin.bsky.social
This one hit me hard. I can't believe it's been a year. We still don't really know what happened.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8oD...
Vladimir Shklyarov RIP - Passed Away 1 Year Ago Today - Diamonds, The Lady & the Hooligan & Paquita
YouTube video by TheBunduBallerina
www.youtube.com
November 16, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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dailybunnies.bsky.social
A gray bunny stands on its hind legs on a light surface facing left with ears perked up.
November 15, 2025 at 11:37 PM
sarahakin.bsky.social
Why I love ChatGPT.
Also — anxiety can make normal sensations feel alarming. When you’re already tense or self-monitoring your eating closely, a weird taste can trigger fear. To settle your system: Drink some water. Sit still and breathe slowly for one minute. Notice your body. Nothing is happening — your body knows what to do. Apples don’t grow dangerous toxins from bruising alone. You’re safe.
November 15, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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jimgraves.bsky.social
Cottage
Kodak Gold 200
Agfa Isolette I

#kodakgold200 #kodakfilm #agfaisolette #agfacamera #folderweek #filmphotography #filmisnotdead #shootfilmbenice #believeinfilm #photography
Cottage on the dirt road near the farms
November 15, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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elea.fyi
I don’t want to formulate words yet, but my friend Alice Wong, @sfdirewolf.bsky.social of the Disability Visibility Project, has passed.

Here are the words she left behind:
www.instagram.com/p/DREMDNBjnq...
Alice Wong on Instagram: "ID: Yellow background with black text "This is Alice's friend Sandy Ho, posting. Per Alice's wishes, this message is being shared at the time of her passing. Hi everyone, it ...
423 likes, 73 comments - alicatsamurai on November 14, 2025: "ID: Yellow background with black text "This is Alice's friend Sandy Ho, posting. Per Alice's wishes, this message is being shared at the t...
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November 15, 2025 at 5:57 AM
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thinkingautism.com
So cool: Autism researcher @desirjones.bsky.social talks with the original Steve from Blue's Clues about autism and neurodivergence! Available on YouTube or as a podcast.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLKV...

#autism #neurodiversity #BluesClues
Dr. Desiree Jones on Neurodivergence: Who Decides What’s “Normal”?
YouTube video by Alive with Steve Burns
www.youtube.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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thefernsrespite.bsky.social
"Democrats will never fully support disabled people because disability is the antithesis of capitalism. It requires we take a step back from always making a profit when it comes to the lives of people who can produce no profit outside of extraction from our for-profit healthcare system."

100% this.
November 11, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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andyrose12.bsky.social
“So, no, Democrats plunging healthcare negotiations … based on the pinky promises of Rs is not a surprise, it is a known factor for disabled people, particularly when you consider that healthcare and disability are trillion-dollar industries in which their donor class is leveraged to the hilt.
November 11, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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autisticrealms.bsky.social
ABA Harms.
More evidence:
"ABA therapy was associated with a greater use of acute mental health services; autistic youth in the ABA group had an overall risk that was 30% higher for mental health hospitalizations"
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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November 11, 2025 at 12:06 AM
sarahakin.bsky.social
I've been wanting the Horrible Histories team to take over Doctor Who and a Youtuber (Whotuber?) just suggested the very same thing.
Where's the petition?!
November 10, 2025 at 6:05 PM
sarahakin.bsky.social
Every time I disagree with the hive, I'm made aware of how often I'm agreeing with a hive.
November 10, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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timclare.bsky.social
There's a lot of focus in neurodivergent advocacy spaces on emphasising the positives of monotropic thinking, but it's a build with notable downsides, made worse because so few people can naturally empathise with them, so they imagine it's a perverse stubborn choice & not a default setting
November 8, 2025 at 7:09 PM