It's Autism Day/Month, and I keep telling people they need to learn from autistic people... But what do they most need to know?
It's funny, none of the key autistic theories about autism are just about autism: #Neurodiversity, #Monotropism, #DoubleEmpathy.
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It's funny, none of the key autistic theories about autism are just about autism: #Neurodiversity, #Monotropism, #DoubleEmpathy.
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Autistics on Autism
What everyone — especially professionals — needs to learn from autistic communities
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April 2, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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November 19, 2024 at 11:47 AM
Whose bones are these? A demo about masking.
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Songwriting As Processing Masking: Whose Bones Are These #latediagnosedautistic #autismunderstanding
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June 27, 2026 at 12:43 PM
Whose bones are these? A demo about masking.
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Today we are working on a comprehension task. This is an area of need for J.
I love these books by Schofield &Sims and it was such an awesome poem by Tony Mitton.
#Reading #Poem #WHQuestions #comprehension #pupilMotivation #HomeLearning #AmazingBoy #AutismUnderstanding #Progress #proud #Sunday
I love these books by Schofield &Sims and it was such an awesome poem by Tony Mitton.
#Reading #Poem #WHQuestions #comprehension #pupilMotivation #HomeLearning #AmazingBoy #AutismUnderstanding #Progress #proud #Sunday
December 15, 2024 at 11:01 AM
Today we are working on a comprehension task. This is an area of need for J.
I love these books by Schofield &Sims and it was such an awesome poem by Tony Mitton.
#Reading #Poem #WHQuestions #comprehension #pupilMotivation #HomeLearning #AmazingBoy #AutismUnderstanding #Progress #proud #Sunday
I love these books by Schofield &Sims and it was such an awesome poem by Tony Mitton.
#Reading #Poem #WHQuestions #comprehension #pupilMotivation #HomeLearning #AmazingBoy #AutismUnderstanding #Progress #proud #Sunday
Realising you're #Autistic while supporting a loved one through their diagnosis is a journey many share. At Aspect, we often see how an #autism or #ADHD diagnosis brings clarity, self-acceptance and a deeper understanding of strengths #AutismAwareness #AutismUnderstanding
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'I realised I had autism when my children were diagnosed'
William Butchart's son was two when he was diagnosed with the condition and his daughter was 13.
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January 8, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Realising you're #Autistic while supporting a loved one through their diagnosis is a journey many share. At Aspect, we often see how an #autism or #ADHD diagnosis brings clarity, self-acceptance and a deeper understanding of strengths #AutismAwareness #AutismUnderstanding
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Meltdowns & shutdowns aren’t “bad behaviour” — they’re responses to overwhelm.
🔹 Meltdowns: outward (e.g. crying, shouting)
🔹 Shutdowns: inward (e.g. withdrawal, silence)
Learn to recognise them & respond with empathy:
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#AutismUnderstanding #StressAwarenessMonth
🔹 Meltdowns: outward (e.g. crying, shouting)
🔹 Shutdowns: inward (e.g. withdrawal, silence)
Learn to recognise them & respond with empathy:
ndconnection.co.uk/resources/p/...
#AutismUnderstanding #StressAwarenessMonth
Understanding meltdown and shutdown — Neurodiverse Connection
A neurodiversity-affirming guide to meltdowns and shutdowns, explaining nervous system responses and offering practical strategies to support regulation and recovery.
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April 20, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Meltdowns & shutdowns aren’t “bad behaviour” — they’re responses to overwhelm.
🔹 Meltdowns: outward (e.g. crying, shouting)
🔹 Shutdowns: inward (e.g. withdrawal, silence)
Learn to recognise them & respond with empathy:
ndconnection.co.uk/resources/p/...
#AutismUnderstanding #StressAwarenessMonth
🔹 Meltdowns: outward (e.g. crying, shouting)
🔹 Shutdowns: inward (e.g. withdrawal, silence)
Learn to recognise them & respond with empathy:
ndconnection.co.uk/resources/p/...
#AutismUnderstanding #StressAwarenessMonth
On #AutisticPrideDay we look at the lived experience of #autistic #queer individuals & underscore the importance of #AutismUnderstanding in creating #inclusive community spaces.
Read more in Autism in Adulthood, a Mary Ann Liebert journal with a 6.8 IF: https://ow.ly/Xzct50Ze56G
Read more in Autism in Adulthood, a Mary Ann Liebert journal with a 6.8 IF: https://ow.ly/Xzct50Ze56G
June 18, 2026 at 8:30 AM
On #AutisticPrideDay we look at the lived experience of #autistic #queer individuals & underscore the importance of #AutismUnderstanding in creating #inclusive community spaces.
Read more in Autism in Adulthood, a Mary Ann Liebert journal with a 6.8 IF: https://ow.ly/Xzct50Ze56G
Read more in Autism in Adulthood, a Mary Ann Liebert journal with a 6.8 IF: https://ow.ly/Xzct50Ze56G
#Autism #ActuallyAutistic #AutismAndMetaphors #Metaphors #AutismUnderstanding //\\
Autism and Understanding Metaphors
#DoubleEmpathy #DoubleEmpathyProblem //\\ #FWakeMeta #FWakeMetaphores
Autism and Understanding Metaphors
#DoubleEmpathy #DoubleEmpathyProblem //\\ #FWakeMeta #FWakeMetaphores
November 10, 2024 at 2:29 AM
#Autism #ActuallyAutistic #AutismAndMetaphors #Metaphors #AutismUnderstanding //\\
Autism and Understanding Metaphors
#DoubleEmpathy #DoubleEmpathyProblem //\\ #FWakeMeta #FWakeMetaphores
Autism and Understanding Metaphors
#DoubleEmpathy #DoubleEmpathyProblem //\\ #FWakeMeta #FWakeMetaphores
How autistic brains experience movement differently: Balance, spatial awareness, sensory integration 🧘♀️ #NeurodivergentLife
Vestibular differences impact daily navigation & movement coordination 🌍✨ #AutismUnderstanding
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Vestibular differences impact daily navigation & movement coordination 🌍✨ #AutismUnderstanding
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December 26, 2024 at 11:30 PM
How autistic brains experience movement differently: Balance, spatial awareness, sensory integration 🧘♀️ #NeurodivergentLife
Vestibular differences impact daily navigation & movement coordination 🌍✨ #AutismUnderstanding
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Vestibular differences impact daily navigation & movement coordination 🌍✨ #AutismUnderstanding
2/22
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#autismunderstanding ##BreaktheStigma
#autismunderstanding ##BreaktheStigma
What is Autism?
Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics (SEMA) is delighted to launch translated versions of their popular “What is Autism?” webinar (originally recorded in English). Topics covered include:
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November 19, 2024 at 2:27 PM
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#autismunderstanding ##BreaktheStigma
#autismunderstanding ##BreaktheStigma
𝗛𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗟𝗘?
Understanding Builds Bridges, Reactions Burn Them
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#DIRFloortime #Floortime #FloortimeTherapy #AutismUnderstanding #AutismParents #AutismTherapy #AutismTherapist #AutismAcceptance #NeurodiversityAffirming
Understanding Builds Bridges, Reactions Burn Them
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#DIRFloortime #Floortime #FloortimeTherapy #AutismUnderstanding #AutismParents #AutismTherapy #AutismTherapist #AutismAcceptance #NeurodiversityAffirming
January 27, 2026 at 11:46 PM
𝗛𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗟𝗘?
Understanding Builds Bridges, Reactions Burn Them
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#DIRFloortime #Floortime #FloortimeTherapy #AutismUnderstanding #AutismParents #AutismTherapy #AutismTherapist #AutismAcceptance #NeurodiversityAffirming
Understanding Builds Bridges, Reactions Burn Them
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#DIRFloortime #Floortime #FloortimeTherapy #AutismUnderstanding #AutismParents #AutismTherapy #AutismTherapist #AutismAcceptance #NeurodiversityAffirming
Come celebrate #autismacceptance + #brewbelonging on Saturday, April 12, 11 - 3 at ExtraSpecialTeas in Housatonic, MA! Berkshire Bateria pounds their drums at 2pm. #autismunderstanding #intheberkshires
April 9, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Come celebrate #autismacceptance + #brewbelonging on Saturday, April 12, 11 - 3 at ExtraSpecialTeas in Housatonic, MA! Berkshire Bateria pounds their drums at 2pm. #autismunderstanding #intheberkshires
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#neurodiversity #neurodiversityacceptance #autismacceptance #autismunderstanding #autismmom #autismspeaks #autismlife #intheberkshires #greatbarrington #communitea #housatonic #teahouse
#neurodiversity #neurodiversityacceptance #autismacceptance #autismunderstanding #autismmom #autismspeaks #autismlife #intheberkshires #greatbarrington #communitea #housatonic #teahouse
April 2, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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#neurodiversity #neurodiversityacceptance #autismacceptance #autismunderstanding #autismmom #autismspeaks #autismlife #intheberkshires #greatbarrington #communitea #housatonic #teahouse
#neurodiversity #neurodiversityacceptance #autismacceptance #autismunderstanding #autismmom #autismspeaks #autismlife #intheberkshires #greatbarrington #communitea #housatonic #teahouse
Our friends over at Tourmaline Films have produced this excellent video which explains autistic masking and the reality of letting go of the mask. Check it out>> www.youtube.com/watch
#ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #AutismUnderstanding
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Why Do Autistic People Mask? Feat. Gary D Campbell
Gary and Andy discuss masking and why neurodivergent people end up doing it. You can find the full video from which this was taken from here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=typ7gf57KDc&t=440s 🔴 Subscribe for more videos on Neurodiversity, Video Marketing, & Storytelling https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCegX3YRs-Z7zmRv0lk70bcw?sub_confirmation=1 🔔 Hit the Bell so you never miss an Upload. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TourmalineFilms/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/34759124/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tourmalinefilms/
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November 27, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Our friends over at Tourmaline Films have produced this excellent video which explains autistic masking and the reality of letting go of the mask. Check it out>> www.youtube.com/watch
#ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #AutismUnderstanding
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#ActuallyAutistic #Inclusion #AutismUnderstanding
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