Reposting for Neurodiversity Celebration Week!
Because we don’t talk enough about autistic strengths
There are so many autistic traits that make the world a better place
❌ harmful deficit-based narrative
✅ strengths, joys and what support autistic people need to live good lives
#autism #AuDHD
Because we don’t talk enough about autistic strengths
There are so many autistic traits that make the world a better place
❌ harmful deficit-based narrative
✅ strengths, joys and what support autistic people need to live good lives
#autism #AuDHD
March 22, 2025 at 3:31 PM
My #ADHD brain really can’t estimate how long most tasks will take
I’ll either:
- put them off then find that something only took a few minutes (rarely)
or
- put them off then be lost in email/ chores hell for 3-5 hours (the norm)
when it seems to take everyone else a reasonable amount of time?
I’ll either:
- put them off then find that something only took a few minutes (rarely)
or
- put them off then be lost in email/ chores hell for 3-5 hours (the norm)
when it seems to take everyone else a reasonable amount of time?
March 1, 2025 at 5:48 PM
My #ADHD brain really can’t estimate how long most tasks will take
I’ll either:
- put them off then find that something only took a few minutes (rarely)
or
- put them off then be lost in email/ chores hell for 3-5 hours (the norm)
when it seems to take everyone else a reasonable amount of time?
I’ll either:
- put them off then find that something only took a few minutes (rarely)
or
- put them off then be lost in email/ chores hell for 3-5 hours (the norm)
when it seems to take everyone else a reasonable amount of time?
There are so many #autistic strengths that aren’t talked about enough.
We are caring, driven individuals with a lot to offer despite all the stigma and discrimination.
We are enough, just as we are ❤️
#autism #neurodivergent
We are caring, driven individuals with a lot to offer despite all the stigma and discrimination.
We are enough, just as we are ❤️
#autism #neurodivergent
February 24, 2025 at 4:19 PM
There are so many #autistic strengths that aren’t talked about enough.
We are caring, driven individuals with a lot to offer despite all the stigma and discrimination.
We are enough, just as we are ❤️
#autism #neurodivergent
We are caring, driven individuals with a lot to offer despite all the stigma and discrimination.
We are enough, just as we are ❤️
#autism #neurodivergent
#HighPotential TV show,
It is really nice to see a woman, as a neuro diverse highly observant puzzle solving person who is a police consultant.
Cos generally it's men.
It's still a copaganda show, so ergo problematic, but it has a a decent ammount of women in it.
It is really nice to see a woman, as a neuro diverse highly observant puzzle solving person who is a police consultant.
Cos generally it's men.
It's still a copaganda show, so ergo problematic, but it has a a decent ammount of women in it.
January 24, 2025 at 5:49 PM
#HighPotential TV show,
It is really nice to see a woman, as a neuro diverse highly observant puzzle solving person who is a police consultant.
Cos generally it's men.
It's still a copaganda show, so ergo problematic, but it has a a decent ammount of women in it.
It is really nice to see a woman, as a neuro diverse highly observant puzzle solving person who is a police consultant.
Cos generally it's men.
It's still a copaganda show, so ergo problematic, but it has a a decent ammount of women in it.
2. Not everyone has the privilege of instead being able to pay $1000s for private assessment
January 18, 2025 at 3:26 PM
2. Not everyone has the privilege of instead being able to pay $1000s for private assessment
In answer to a message I received on here (screenshot at the end)…
Yes, it IS valid to self-ID in my opinion 🧵
Why:
1. Not everyone has the privilege of being able to access #autism diagnosis. The wait for formal assessment can be several months (unlikely!) to 18 YEARS
Yes, it IS valid to self-ID in my opinion 🧵
Why:
1. Not everyone has the privilege of being able to access #autism diagnosis. The wait for formal assessment can be several months (unlikely!) to 18 YEARS
January 18, 2025 at 3:26 PM
In answer to a message I received on here (screenshot at the end)…
Yes, it IS valid to self-ID in my opinion 🧵
Why:
1. Not everyone has the privilege of being able to access #autism diagnosis. The wait for formal assessment can be several months (unlikely!) to 18 YEARS
Yes, it IS valid to self-ID in my opinion 🧵
Why:
1. Not everyone has the privilege of being able to access #autism diagnosis. The wait for formal assessment can be several months (unlikely!) to 18 YEARS
For anyone who needs to hear this today:
- there is no one way to “be autistic”
- self-diagnosis is valid
- you are not broken
- it’s ok to have needs
- you are more than your struggles
#autism #mentalhealth #neuro-observant
- there is no one way to “be autistic”
- self-diagnosis is valid
- you are not broken
- it’s ok to have needs
- you are more than your struggles
#autism #mentalhealth #neuro-observant
January 8, 2025 at 3:12 PM
For anyone who needs to hear this today:
- there is no one way to “be autistic”
- self-diagnosis is valid
- you are not broken
- it’s ok to have needs
- you are more than your struggles
#autism #mentalhealth #neuro-observant
- there is no one way to “be autistic”
- self-diagnosis is valid
- you are not broken
- it’s ok to have needs
- you are more than your struggles
#autism #mentalhealth #neuro-observant
2024 was a rough year.
But, looking ahead…
2025 is a good time to:
- be kind to yourself
- know that you are enough
- surround yourself with people that lift you up
- focus on your needs rather than those of others
#autism #AuDHD #autistic #neuro-observant
But, looking ahead…
2025 is a good time to:
- be kind to yourself
- know that you are enough
- surround yourself with people that lift you up
- focus on your needs rather than those of others
#autism #AuDHD #autistic #neuro-observant
January 1, 2025 at 4:44 PM
2024 was a rough year.
But, looking ahead…
2025 is a good time to:
- be kind to yourself
- know that you are enough
- surround yourself with people that lift you up
- focus on your needs rather than those of others
#autism #AuDHD #autistic #neuro-observant
But, looking ahead…
2025 is a good time to:
- be kind to yourself
- know that you are enough
- surround yourself with people that lift you up
- focus on your needs rather than those of others
#autism #AuDHD #autistic #neuro-observant
I see a lot of beauty when people advocate for neurodiversity (the concept that the diversity of human minds is both natural and valuable) because it communicates:
- my mind is open
- I see you
- you’re not broken
- I want society to be better
#autism #AuDHD #neuro-observant
- my mind is open
- I see you
- you’re not broken
- I want society to be better
#autism #AuDHD #neuro-observant
December 31, 2024 at 5:07 PM
I see a lot of beauty when people advocate for neurodiversity (the concept that the diversity of human minds is both natural and valuable) because it communicates:
- my mind is open
- I see you
- you’re not broken
- I want society to be better
#autism #AuDHD #neuro-observant
- my mind is open
- I see you
- you’re not broken
- I want society to be better
#autism #AuDHD #neuro-observant
But when I ask for things (and this is partly why I often don’t), people can make it out to be such a burden or really annoying
Honestly, I see it as just being considerate and understanding that not everyone is like you…
#autistic #ADHD #neuro-observant
December 29, 2024 at 4:31 PM
But when I ask for things (and this is partly why I often don’t), people can make it out to be such a burden or really annoying
Honestly, I see it as just being considerate and understanding that not everyone is like you…
#autistic #ADHD #neuro-observant
One of the hardest things for an #autistic person to hear (especially when they're hyperfocusing):
"Let's move on"
#AuDHD #autism #neuro-observant
"Let's move on"
#AuDHD #autism #neuro-observant
December 26, 2024 at 3:05 PM
One of the hardest things for an #autistic person to hear (especially when they're hyperfocusing):
"Let's move on"
#AuDHD #autism #neuro-observant
"Let's move on"
#AuDHD #autism #neuro-observant
One of the hardest things for an #autistic person to hear (especially when they’re hyperfocusing):
“Let’s move on”
#AuDHD #neuro-observant
“Let’s move on”
#AuDHD #neuro-observant
December 26, 2024 at 3:02 PM
One of the hardest things for an #autistic person to hear (especially when they’re hyperfocusing):
“Let’s move on”
#AuDHD #neuro-observant
“Let’s move on”
#AuDHD #neuro-observant
We also have the biggest pay gap of all disability groups and are often forced to mask in order to get/ keep a job
Even when we ARE in employment, we may be bullied or excluded for our differences and struggle to access reasonable adjustments/ accommodations
#autism #AuDHD #neuro-observant
Even when we ARE in employment, we may be bullied or excluded for our differences and struggle to access reasonable adjustments/ accommodations
#autism #AuDHD #neuro-observant
December 21, 2024 at 7:20 PM
We also have the biggest pay gap of all disability groups and are often forced to mask in order to get/ keep a job
Even when we ARE in employment, we may be bullied or excluded for our differences and struggle to access reasonable adjustments/ accommodations
#autism #AuDHD #neuro-observant
Even when we ARE in employment, we may be bullied or excluded for our differences and struggle to access reasonable adjustments/ accommodations
#autism #AuDHD #neuro-observant
Can you tell more about this term neuro-observant, please?
December 20, 2024 at 8:43 PM
Can you tell more about this term neuro-observant, please?
To everyone else who is struggling, try to be kind to yourself. Take breaks if you can. It’s ok to feel differently
And remember, Christmas will be over eventually
#autistic #neuro-observant
And remember, Christmas will be over eventually
#autistic #neuro-observant
December 20, 2024 at 6:51 PM
To everyone else who is struggling, try to be kind to yourself. Take breaks if you can. It’s ok to feel differently
And remember, Christmas will be over eventually
#autistic #neuro-observant
And remember, Christmas will be over eventually
#autistic #neuro-observant
If you’re anxious/ stressed/ dreading Christmas, you are not alone
Your feelings are valid and I see you ❤️
I’m also struggling with it
#autism #neuro-observant
Your feelings are valid and I see you ❤️
I’m also struggling with it
#autism #neuro-observant
December 20, 2024 at 6:51 PM
If you’re anxious/ stressed/ dreading Christmas, you are not alone
Your feelings are valid and I see you ❤️
I’m also struggling with it
#autism #neuro-observant
Your feelings are valid and I see you ❤️
I’m also struggling with it
#autism #neuro-observant
Hmm. #neuro-observant. I may use that.
December 20, 2024 at 6:09 PM
Hmm. #neuro-observant. I may use that.
I love the tag neuro-observant!😍
December 19, 2024 at 5:27 PM
I love the tag neuro-observant!😍
Someone who is autistic could be:
- fine with eye contact or struggle with eye contact
- introverted or extroverted
- sensory-seeking or sensory-avoidant
- high-masking or low-masking
Or even all these things, at different times in different contexts!
#autism #AuDHD #neuro-observant
- fine with eye contact or struggle with eye contact
- introverted or extroverted
- sensory-seeking or sensory-avoidant
- high-masking or low-masking
Or even all these things, at different times in different contexts!
#autism #AuDHD #neuro-observant
December 19, 2024 at 5:08 PM
Someone who is autistic could be:
- fine with eye contact or struggle with eye contact
- introverted or extroverted
- sensory-seeking or sensory-avoidant
- high-masking or low-masking
Or even all these things, at different times in different contexts!
#autism #AuDHD #neuro-observant
- fine with eye contact or struggle with eye contact
- introverted or extroverted
- sensory-seeking or sensory-avoidant
- high-masking or low-masking
Or even all these things, at different times in different contexts!
#autism #AuDHD #neuro-observant
Of course, there will be similarities otherwise autism wouldn’t be a neurotype at all
But autism is a (non-linear) spectrum with HUGE diversity and the way it manifests will be via a cluster of traits, to different extents in different aspects in each individual
#autistic #autism #neuro-observant
But autism is a (non-linear) spectrum with HUGE diversity and the way it manifests will be via a cluster of traits, to different extents in different aspects in each individual
#autistic #autism #neuro-observant
December 19, 2024 at 5:08 PM
Of course, there will be similarities otherwise autism wouldn’t be a neurotype at all
But autism is a (non-linear) spectrum with HUGE diversity and the way it manifests will be via a cluster of traits, to different extents in different aspects in each individual
#autistic #autism #neuro-observant
But autism is a (non-linear) spectrum with HUGE diversity and the way it manifests will be via a cluster of traits, to different extents in different aspects in each individual
#autistic #autism #neuro-observant
One area where this is a huge challenge is in the world of work
Trying to come across as competent to interviewers, whilst also not downplaying your disabilities in case you are therefore seen as incompetent
It’s a horrible situation to be in
#disability #ADHD #autism #neuro-observant
Trying to come across as competent to interviewers, whilst also not downplaying your disabilities in case you are therefore seen as incompetent
It’s a horrible situation to be in
#disability #ADHD #autism #neuro-observant
Being disabled is walking the tightrope of proving you're competent enough to matter and disabled enough to require support
December 17, 2024 at 3:42 PM
One area where this is a huge challenge is in the world of work
Trying to come across as competent to interviewers, whilst also not downplaying your disabilities in case you are therefore seen as incompetent
It’s a horrible situation to be in
#disability #ADHD #autism #neuro-observant
Trying to come across as competent to interviewers, whilst also not downplaying your disabilities in case you are therefore seen as incompetent
It’s a horrible situation to be in
#disability #ADHD #autism #neuro-observant
#ADHD and #autism mean I struggle with perceiving and managing time but I swear it's twice as bad at this time of year
How is it Christmas month already
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
#AuDHD #neuro-observant
How is it Christmas month already
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
#AuDHD #neuro-observant
December 4, 2024 at 9:41 PM
#ADHD and #autism mean I struggle with perceiving and managing time but I swear it's twice as bad at this time of year
How is it Christmas month already
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
#AuDHD #neuro-observant
How is it Christmas month already
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
#AuDHD #neuro-observant
#Neuro-observant, I like that.
The latest from my neurodivergent household…
Me to my partner: I can’t find the powerbank for my phone, can you help me?
[10 minutes later]
Me: Yay, we’ve found it! But now I’ve lost my phone…
#ADHD is fun 😅
#AuDHD #neuro-observant
Me to my partner: I can’t find the powerbank for my phone, can you help me?
[10 minutes later]
Me: Yay, we’ve found it! But now I’ve lost my phone…
#ADHD is fun 😅
#AuDHD #neuro-observant
December 2, 2024 at 4:04 PM
#Neuro-observant, I like that.
The latest from my neurodivergent household…
Me to my partner: I can’t find the powerbank for my phone, can you help me?
[10 minutes later]
Me: Yay, we’ve found it! But now I’ve lost my phone…
#ADHD is fun 😅
#AuDHD #neuro-observant
Me to my partner: I can’t find the powerbank for my phone, can you help me?
[10 minutes later]
Me: Yay, we’ve found it! But now I’ve lost my phone…
#ADHD is fun 😅
#AuDHD #neuro-observant
December 1, 2024 at 6:40 PM
The latest from my neurodivergent household…
Me to my partner: I can’t find the powerbank for my phone, can you help me?
[10 minutes later]
Me: Yay, we’ve found it! But now I’ve lost my phone…
#ADHD is fun 😅
#AuDHD #neuro-observant
Me to my partner: I can’t find the powerbank for my phone, can you help me?
[10 minutes later]
Me: Yay, we’ve found it! But now I’ve lost my phone…
#ADHD is fun 😅
#AuDHD #neuro-observant
my city, and a sober movement globally to an extent too, but alcohol still feels so embedded in our culture.
It would be really nice to see more options for people who don’t drink, and open an inbox that reflects that part of inclusion! 🙂
#AuDHD #neuro-observant
It would be really nice to see more options for people who don’t drink, and open an inbox that reflects that part of inclusion! 🙂
#AuDHD #neuro-observant
November 30, 2024 at 7:26 PM
my city, and a sober movement globally to an extent too, but alcohol still feels so embedded in our culture.
It would be really nice to see more options for people who don’t drink, and open an inbox that reflects that part of inclusion! 🙂
#AuDHD #neuro-observant
It would be really nice to see more options for people who don’t drink, and open an inbox that reflects that part of inclusion! 🙂
#AuDHD #neuro-observant