Exactly! #AutismSpectrum #AutismAwareness

I think I know why trump admin and RFK Jr are going after autistic people, specifically. My theory is that they associate autism spectrum with bleeding heart empaths. The end goal is to declare autism as a severe mental illness, which requires stripping autistic people of voting rights.
#Autism #RFKJr #USPol #trump #GOP #AutismSpectrum #VotingRights #VoterSuppression

https://www.thenation.com/article/society/autism-division/

A very important piece that expresses the concerns that many of us on the #AutismSpectrum have about the efforts to divide our community.

Hidden social & emotional competencies in autism spectrum disorders:digital lens

https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychiatry/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1559202/full

#AutismAcceptanceDay

My girlfriend is diagnosed with Asperger and I still have a lot to learn

Since I'm also into #HarshNoise the title of this album caught my eye

Unfortunately I can't watch it via Invidious

Can someone from the #Noise community check it out and give a short review?

https://youtube.com/watch?v=iQCuHnsOwIA

April is #AutismAcceptanceMonth , we are done with #AutismAwarenessDay (April 2nd) because they're all aware already but few accepts #Autistics .

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-02-maternal-acetaminophen-paracetamol-placental-gene.html

Detection of #APAP in second-trimester maternal blood samples correlated with increased odds of ADHD diagnosis in children by age 8–10.

#Acetaminophen ( #paracetamol) is widely used during pregnancy, with an estimated 41–70% of pregnant individuals in the US, Europe, and Asia reporting its use…accumulating evidence suggests a potential link between #prenatal #APAPexposure and adverse #neurodevelopment outcomes, including #ADHD and #autismspectrum disorder.

I know many people with #ASD like to think that they are savants. We’re not. Just because you like collecting toenail clippings, and ordering them by date and colour, doesn’t make you a genius. #Autism is a #disability. I should know because it’s done nothing good for me in my life. I am non-functional. This affliction isn’t a fucking superpower or magic. I certainly don’t feel like a superhero, or a genius or Gandalf. What we need, especially as an adult diagnosed late in life, is mental health assistance. So just stop with the bullshit, you’re doing yourself and other sufferers on the spectrum a disservice. #autismspectrum

Disrupting Imprints in #Autism

Breaking the chains of imprinting in #autismspectrum disorders.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/clinical-and-forensic-dimensions-of-psychiatry/202502/disrupting-imprints-in-autism

If you are a person anywhere on the autism spectrum, you may experience "Justice Sensitivity" and if you're like me, you may find it difficult to understand how so many people don't and how this could possibly be the norm.

#autismSpectrum #JusticeSensitivity

https://www.verywellmind.com/what-to-know-about-autism-and-justice-sensitivity-8631234

#Bubber

The unique strengths of autistic individuals in the tech industry
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/unique-strengths-autistic-individuals-tech-industry-johan-steyn

Tweet: Autism Awareness Aus

Knowing the options available to your #autistic child when they finish school can help you support them in following their passions. Learn more about the different pathways beyond school for young adults on the #AutismSpectrum.
https://t.co/LD48wk0xBz

#Casting Young Adults on The #Autism Spectrum for #Documentary

https://www.auditionsfree.com/2024/casting-young-adults-on-the-autism-spectrum-for-documentary/

Are you or someone you know on the autism spectrum and ready to find #employment?

An award-winning production company is casting for an uplifting and empowering series focused on individuals on the #autismspectrum who are seeking meaningful employment.

“Japan anime studio draws on talent of autistic artists”

https://www.eaglenews.ph/japan-anime-studio-draws-on-talent-of-autistic-artists

Tags: #ADHD #AuDHD #Autism #AutismSpectrum #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #Autistics #ActuallyAutistics #AutismAcceptance #AutismAcceptanceMonth #Japan #Neurodivergent

@autistics @actuallyautistic

‘Neural noise’ could be a hidden advantage of the autistic mind

But some research, including our own study, has explored specific advantages in autism. Studies have shown that in some cognitive tasks, autistic people perform better than allistic people.

Autistic people face ignorance, prejudice and discrimination that can harm wellbeing. Poor mental and physical health, reduced social connections and increased “camouflaging” of autistic traits are some of the negative impacts that autistic people face.

So, research underlining and investigating the strengths inherent in autism can help reduce stigma, allow autistic people to be themselves and acknowledge autistic people do not require “fixing”.

The autistic brain is different. It comes with limitations, but it also has its strengths.

https://www.psypost.org/neural-noise-could-be-a-hidden-advantage-of-the-autistic-mind/

#AutismAcceptance #Autism #AutismSpectrum #Autistics #ActuallyAutistics #ActuallyAutistic #Autistic #Neurodivergent @autistics @actuallyautistic

How do you define the term, “Openly Autistic”?

• Is it an autistic person who rarely masks?
• Or, an autistic who isn’t afraid and/or shy to share that they are actually autistic?
• Or, an autistic person who is active in the autism acceptance “movement” (if we can call it that)?
• Or, perhaps, an autistic who were interviewed and disclosed they’re autistic?

Maybe you have other considerations or criteria that defines “openly autistic” for you?

NOTE: Being openly autistic is a choice and is not for everyone. I think it is safe to say that we all face discrimination, stereotyping, and prejudice for being actually autistics, thus, most choose not to be open about it.

However, recently, there has been a slow growth in numbers of openly autistics, and like with most things in life, we have different criteria, definitions, and cultural considerations.

Thus, I am curious what you think, personally or maybe your immediate environment or organisation, is an openly autistic person. Or, when do you consider one as openly autistic.

Again, this is not about if an autistic person should be openly autistic or not. ^_^

Thank you for your interesting insights!

• Autism symbol by: MissLunaRose12
• License: CC By-SA 4.0 International
• Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Autism_Symbol_Proposed_2.png

https://youronlyoneofcl.wordpress.com/2024/04/09/how-do-you-define-openly-autistic/

How do you define the term, “Openly Autistic”?

* Is it an autistic person who rarely masks?
* Or, an autistic who isn't afraid and/or shy to share that they are actually autistic?
* Or, an autistic person who is active in the autism acceptance “movement” (if we can call it that)?
* Or, perhaps, an autistic who were interviewed and disclosed they're autistic?

Maybe you have other considerations or criteria that defines “openly autistic” for you?

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NOTE: Being openly autistic is a choice and is _not_ for everyone. I think it is safe to say that we all face discrimination, stereotyping, and prejudice for being actually autistics, thus, most choose not to be open about it.

However, recently, there has been a slow growth in numbers of openly autistics, and like with most things in life, we have different criteria, definitions, and cultural considerations.

Thus, I am curious what _you_ think, personally or maybe your immediate environment or organisation, is an openly autistic person. Or, when do you consider one as openly autistic.

Again, this is not about if an autistic person should be openly autistic or not. ^_^

Thank you for your interesting insights!

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* Autism symbol by: MissLunaRose12
* License: CC By-SA 4.0 International
* Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Autism_Symbol_Proposed_2.png

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