autism
/autism301
A dedicated channel for parents of children on the autism spectrum and individuals on the spectrum themselves. Supportive and informative environment where everyone can learn, share, and grow.
In Brazil autists are considered disabled for any legal matter, which means I get to use preferential lines, special car parking and half the price for me and my support in all artistic events.
However sometimes I have to make myself realize it is my right to be there.
Parking is distressing for me and I avoid using the special spots because I keep thinking about those who are physically disabled.
But in fact, it's not my fault they haven't got enough autistic spots.
I should accept my rights and make good use of it. I need to stop diminishing my autism.
However sometimes I have to make myself realize it is my right to be there.
Parking is distressing for me and I avoid using the special spots because I keep thinking about those who are physically disabled.
But in fact, it's not my fault they haven't got enough autistic spots.
I should accept my rights and make good use of it. I need to stop diminishing my autism.
I get overwhelmed easily, mainly if we have a temperature issue.
Anything over 32 celsius is enough to make me moody, stressed, have migraines and stop working correctly.
Like, I cant talk if it's too hot. Or be happy if it's too hot. Or work if it's too hot. I will also be very tired when it's too hot and i'll have earplugs on bc sensorial overwhelm is so big i'd rather be numb.
This also happens when someone opens the curtains all of a sudden/in a single time, when a loud sound (like a spoon over a pot, or metal no the floor) happens and when I have to visit crowded spaces.
And it doesn't matter if I was ok five minutes ago. If one of my senses is overwhelmed, all become overwhelmed.
This isn't easy to balance. A hot day can take me to dark places.
Anything over 32 celsius is enough to make me moody, stressed, have migraines and stop working correctly.
Like, I cant talk if it's too hot. Or be happy if it's too hot. Or work if it's too hot. I will also be very tired when it's too hot and i'll have earplugs on bc sensorial overwhelm is so big i'd rather be numb.
This also happens when someone opens the curtains all of a sudden/in a single time, when a loud sound (like a spoon over a pot, or metal no the floor) happens and when I have to visit crowded spaces.
And it doesn't matter if I was ok five minutes ago. If one of my senses is overwhelmed, all become overwhelmed.
This isn't easy to balance. A hot day can take me to dark places.
i donโt think i read social cues correctly sometimes and that leads to a lot of misunderstandings
Saw this today. Bang on.
I've read a lot about autism and I don't think we talk enough about our hardships in regulating ourselves emotionally
When I have a breakdown it's a terrible breakdown
Anger? becomes outrage easily
I can go from blues to suicidal in 4 min
But most of the time I can be just..... blunt.
Having this abnormal pattern recognition system is a burden too. Because I know I am overreacting. I know people are getting hurt/tired but unless they leave me alone I can't stop myself.
When I have a breakdown it's a terrible breakdown
Anger? becomes outrage easily
I can go from blues to suicidal in 4 min
But most of the time I can be just..... blunt.
Having this abnormal pattern recognition system is a burden too. Because I know I am overreacting. I know people are getting hurt/tired but unless they leave me alone I can't stop myself.
If youโre a teacher and you know a kid is on the spectrum and you know they arenโt new to the school how about reaching out to the support staff for advice on managing the kidโs behaviors instead of sending accusatory emails to the parents.
nobody will look back on:
- your salary
- how busy you got
- how many hours of work you did
but all of us will look back on:
- how much autism you exuded
- how many random facts about obscure topics you knew
- how esoteric your philosophy was.
- your salary
- how busy you got
- how many hours of work you did
but all of us will look back on:
- how much autism you exuded
- how many random facts about obscure topics you knew
- how esoteric your philosophy was.
Left my house first time in 2 weeks. As Iโve been in the coding trenches.
Sensory overload.
Restaurant too loud and too many people. Music annoying me. Everyone looks ugly.
Sensory overload.
Restaurant too loud and too many people. Music annoying me. Everyone looks ugly.
such a good take.
As an autist I have a really hard time finding out when is my time to speak. This has been happening all my life and I don't think it'll get any better.
Anyone else feels like this?
Anyone else feels like this?
What things did your parents do when you were younger (think age 5/6) that helped you overcome a challenge?
What was less helpful?
Feel free to free to DM.
What was less helpful?
Feel free to free to DM.
Good evening !! what a wonderful channel ๐๐my 9 yr old has asd/adhd and loves everything dav pilkey ,even more when he found out dav has adhd !Anyway ( sorry iโm adhd n tend 2 ramble ๐) every night I jot down his morning routine on a dry erase board and incorporate characters from the pilkey universe ๐
As I've grown older, I feel like my ASD has become more unnoticeable. Like, I honestly feel like I'm no different than most neurotypical people.
Other people on the spectrum will have different experiences oc. I just feel like my ASD doesn't impact/define me as much as it used to.
Anyone else feel the same?
Other people on the spectrum will have different experiences oc. I just feel like my ASD doesn't impact/define me as much as it used to.
Anyone else feel the same?
How do you guys deal with the stereotypes?
I've been having a hard time to define when to tell my family - and hiding from them bc they use that shitty "high functioning autism" term and I think this is ridiculous.
Would love to read your experiences
I've been having a hard time to define when to tell my family - and hiding from them bc they use that shitty "high functioning autism" term and I think this is ridiculous.
Would love to read your experiences
If you're free, there's a new series on netflix called Hearbreak High and one of the sub characters, Quinnie, has autism.
I find it very representative and I can see myself in her actions and reactions very frequently, so I though it could be helpful for some people to observe through this series optics
I find it very representative and I can see myself in her actions and reactions very frequently, so I though it could be helpful for some people to observe through this series optics
I saw a very thought provoking play last night โA Trainโ about parenting with kids on the spectrum. The creator is a mother of two boys on the spectrum and has been performing for several years https://www.atraintheplay.com/
Doc: what makes you think you have autism?
me: ๐ฌ
"now that you ask me that, i didnt write it down and my mind is blank"
me: ๐ฌ
"now that you ask me that, i didnt write it down and my mind is blank"
Emad Mostaque has some personal thoughts about autism:
https://x.com/EMostaque/status/1769193838181019793?s=20
imho it's commendable to find new tooling that helps us moderate performance.
https://x.com/EMostaque/status/1769193838181019793?s=20
imho it's commendable to find new tooling that helps us moderate performance.
Not enough discussion in the world about late diagnosed autism. I donโt even know how to discuss it but can confirm a lot of GenXโrs are having a moment
i learn more from my son than he learns from me.
autistic kids have such a unique and pure view of the world.
autistic kids have such a unique and pure view of the world.
iโm glad someone made this channel.