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Map of Monotropic Experiences

This map highlights 20 common aspects of monotropic experience.

How many do you experience?

Visit the page for a glossary describing each aspect.

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October 21, 2024 at 5:37 PM
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FREE training and resources: Neuroqueer Learning Spaces
Created by @Stimpunks & @AutisticRealms
Let's reimagine Education for All
#Neurodiversity…

https://autisticrealms.com/neuroqueer-learning-spaces-free-training-for-reimagining-education/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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July 30, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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#Wales #Scotland #NorthernIreland #Ireland #England #Cornwall #UK #Autism #Disability #DWPinquiry #UN #AmnestyInternationalUK #SavePIP #JusticeNow #HumanRights #DisabilityLabour

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June 29, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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In line with my theme of the day about neuro-affirming language. Here is a blog I wrote for @gr0ve.bsky.social
"Neuro-Affirming Language & Avoiding the Harm of Neurodiversity-Lite"

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Neuro-Affirming Language & Avoiding the Harm of Neurodiversity-Lite | Autistic Realms
This blog was written by myself, Helen Edgar of @autisticrealms for GROVE. I am delighted to work with Grove Neurodivergent Mentoring and Education as their ...
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March 15, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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MONOTROPISM the benefits of an all consuming hyper-focus helps regulate your sensory system gain deep knowledge and skills interests are predictable and reassuring feel less stressed a wonderful flow state which makes you feel happy feel in control Follow @autisticrealms
May 25, 2025 at 1:56 AM
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If your child is going through Autistic Burnout, they will need your support. They will need your understanding, flexibility, increased sensory regulation time and a decrease in demands both from family and school environments. By AutisticRealms, at TPGA.
Supporting Your Young Person Through Autistic Burnout
Autistic kids who experience burnout will need understanding, flexibility, increased sensory regulation time, and a decrease in demands.
thinkingautismguide.com
March 8, 2024 at 8:19 PM
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I am going to take a few weeks off to rest from work, but I will reshare anything relevant as I come across it. Feel free to tag me if you want a reshare. I will not be able to respond to DM's. Please email if you have an enquiry about any work or projects. Thank you Helen autisticrealms@gmail.com
March 11, 2026 at 8:30 PM
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Day 2 of our neurodiversity-affirming calendar of Autism resources created by @commonsenseslt.bsky.social and @autisticrealms.bsky.social
Autistic Love Language and Penguin Pebbling find out more here from @stimpunks.org stimpunks.org/2022/01/22/t...
Image: penguins dancing under a heart Text:OUR NEURODIVERSITY AFFIRMING ADVENT CALENDAR SHARING SOME Of THE BEST COMMUNITY RESOURCES OF 2024, AUTISTIC • LOVE LANGUAGE & PENGUIN PEBBLING, HELPING YOU BUILD YOUR OWN AUTISM RESOURCE LIBRARY, WITH LOVE FROM LISA CHAPMAN & HELEN EDGAR AUTISTICREALMS
December 2, 2024 at 8:52 AM
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“Penguins pass pebbles to other penguins to show they care. Penguin Pebbling is a little exchange between two people to show that they care and want to build a meaningful connection.“ @autisticrealms
September 4, 2024 at 1:11 AM
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Thanks for the invite, @dr-nicky.bsky.social & @stimpunks.bsky.social!
Just sent an email to autisticrealms@gmail.com. Looking forward to joining the exciting conversations!
April 4, 2024 at 10:05 AM
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This booklet explores how #monotropism,a #neurodiversity affirming theory of #autism, may impact young people & ideas to provide support at home & other settings such as school to help prevent #autistic #burnout

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Autistic parent & teacher advocating for a better understanding of neurodivergence in education & mental health
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November 3, 2023 at 8:53 AM
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Day 7: Neurodiversity Affirming Autism Resources with and. Stimming helps regulation and also brings joy. This is a fabulous video by Sophie Broadgate from In Motion

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Image: Dancing penguins Text: OUR NEURODIVERSITY AFFIRMING ADVENT CALENDAR SHARING SOME Of THE BEST COMMUNITY RESOURCES OF 2024, HELPING YOU BUILD YOUR OWN AUTISM RESOURCE LIBRARY, Stimming stimming is expressing emotion, regulation & communication. WITH LOVE FROM LISA CHAPMAN @COMMONSENSESLT & HELEN EDGAR @AUTISTICREALMS
December 8, 2024 at 12:08 AM
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24 days of neurodiversity affirming Autism resources from
@commonsenseslt.bsky.social & @autisticrealms.bsky.social
Our theme is love 💜. We will be highlighting lots of resources informed by, written and collected with love from padlet.com/spectrumgami...
Image of 3 penguins Text OUR NEURODIVERSITY AFFIRMING ADVENT CALENDAR SHARING SOME Of THE BEST COMMUNITY RESOURCES OF 2024, •HELPING YOU BUILD YOUR OWN • AUTISM RESOURCE LIBRARY, HELPING YOU BUILD YOUR OWN AUTISM RESOURCE LIBRARY WITH LOVE FROM LISA CHAPMAN @COMMONSENSESLT & HELEN EDGAR @AUTISTICREALMS WITH LOVE FROM LISA CHAPMAN @COMMONSENSESLT
December 2, 2024 at 8:40 AM
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Autistic Social Hangover headache loss of communication skills heightened sensory system exhaustion intrusive thoughts reliving events needing time alone increased need to stim Increased need to dive into monotropic interests follow @autisticrealms
April 9, 2025 at 1:33 AM
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Day 13 Neurodiversity Affirming Resources

A thriving society requires neurodiversity.

Neurodiversity Can Explain Differences in How People Experience Everyday Life by @cjcrompton.bsky.social @suereviews.bsky.social @katiecebula.bsky.social @a_m_alcorn0131
kids.frontiersin.org/articles/10....
Image: Cartoon polar bears, penguins and seals on ice Text: OUR NEURODIVERSITY AFFIRMING ADVENT CALENDAR SHARING SOME OF THE BEST COMMUNITY RESOURCES OF 2024, Diversity is beautiful, natural, needed A thriving natural ecosystem requires biodiversity. A thriving society requires neurodiversity • HELPING• YOU BUILD YOUR OWN AUTISM RESOURCE LIBRARY WITH LOVE FROM LISA CHAPMAN @COMMONSENSESLT & HELEN EDGAR @AUTISTICREALMS
December 13, 2024 at 3:04 PM
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FREE EBOOK!
Understanding OCD & Tourette’s
A neurodivergent-affirming guide to support Autistic people and families.

📥 Download free: https://autisticrealms.com/product/understanding-ocd-and-tourettes/
#OCD #Tourettes #Neurodivergent #AutisticRealms #FreeDownload
Understanding OCD and Tourettes
Understanding OCD and Tourettes An e-book to support the webinar delivered by Marie Ralph & Paul Stevenson for The PDA Space May 2024
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July 28, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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AUTISTIC IDENTITY, linked to Self Determination Theory

Autonomy=Embracing autistic ways of being Monotropic
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Relatedness=Exploring connections ndconnection.co.uk
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Competence=Embracing autistic communication stimpunks.org/2022/01/22/t...
@stimpunks.org
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WELLBEING
Image of 1 cartoon penguin with label of 21st and 2 nd image of a penguin wearing red glasses and looking 'cool' Text reads: OUR NEURODIVERSITY AFFIRMING ADVENT CALANDER SHARING SOME Of THE BEST COMMUNITY RESOURCES Of 2024 HELPING YOU BUILD YOUR OWN AUTISM RESOURCE LIBRARY Embracing Autistic Identity WITH LOVE FROM LISA CHAPMAN @COMMONSENSESLT & HELEN EDGAR @AUTISTICREALMS
December 21, 2024 at 7:29 AM
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Day 23 Neurodiversity Affirming Autism Resources

Sharing the fab FREE community ebook: collated by @jadefarrington.bsky.social

A Community Guide to a Happy Neurodivergent Christmas -
DITCH THE EXPECTATIONS AND MEET YOUR NEEDS

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Image 1 penguin holding number 23, 1 penguin holding the word JOY Text: OUR NEURODIVERSITY AFFIRMING ADVENT CALENDAR SHARING SOME Of THE BEST COMMUNITY RESOURCES OF 2024. Autistic JOY at Christmas WITH LOVE FROM LISA CHAPMAN @COMMONSENSESLT & HELEN EDGAR @AUTISTICREALMS
December 23, 2024 at 5:15 PM
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Day 9
Neurodiversity Affirming Autism Resources with @commonsenseslt.bsky.social & @autisticrealms.bsky.social

Infodumping about things you love is one aspect of neurodivergent love languages & also closely tied into the theory of monotropism 🧵

rulingpassions.wordpress.com/ruling-passi...
Text reads: OUR NEURODIVERSITY AFFIRMING ADVENT CALANDER SHARING SOME Of THE BEST COMMUNITY RESOURCES Of 2023 HELPING YOU BUILD YOUR OWN AUTISM RESOURCE LIBRARY Passions/Interests WITH LOVE FROM LISA CHAPMAN @COMMONSENSESLT & HELEN EDGAR @AUTISTICREALMS
December 9, 2024 at 6:28 PM
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Neurodiversity Affirming Autism Resources. Theme of the day: Acceptance. ABC's of love (Acceptance, Belonging, Connection) are the motto for the
National Autism Trainer Programme #NATPmentalhealth
www.annafreud.org/training/hea...
Shared by @commonsenseslt.bsky.social & @autisticrealms.bsky.social
Image: 2 cartoon penguins looking happy, 1 holding 3rd sigm, other dancing Text:OUR NEURODIVERSITY AFFIRMING ADVENT CALENDAR SHARING SOME OF THE BEST COMMUNITY RESOURCES OF 2024, HELPING YOU BUILD YOUR OWN AUTISM RESOURCE LIBRARY, Acceptance ABC's of love (Acceptance, Belonging, Connection) are the motto for the National Autism Trainer Programme #NATPmentalhealth WITH LOVE FROM LISA CHAPMAN @COMMONSENSESLT & HELEN EDGAR @AUTISTICREALMS
December 3, 2024 at 8:30 AM
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Day 8 Neurodiversity Affirming Autism Resources with @commonsenseslt.bsky.social
Managing your energy levels is essential to being able to survive and thrive, especially if Autistic.

Spoon Theory: Miserandino
butyoudontlooksick.com/category/the...

Reachout ASC:
reachoutasc.com/spoon-theory...
Image: Cartoon penguins smiling holding spoons Text: OUR NEURODIVERSITY AFFIRMING ADVENT CALENDAR SHARING SOME Of THE BEST COMMUNITY RESOURCES OF 2024, Spoons and Energy Spoon Theory was developed by Christine Miserandino as a way to explain how social and sensory energy is used. It can be a helpful way to visualise your energy levels and can help you plan your day and time needed around events, WITH LOVE FROM LISA CHAPMAN @COMMONSENSESLT & HELEN EDGAR @AUTISTICREALMS
December 8, 2024 at 12:36 AM
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I’ve also written quite a lot about monotropism young people/ families / education here:

www.autisticrealms.com/shop

All free downloads are also here:

www.autisticrealms.com/resources
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December 2, 2023 at 11:12 AM
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Autistic Burnout Social Media Project to inform future blogs/publications.
How would you describe your experience of autistic burnout?
(Responses will be used anonymously) Please email if you have any questions, thank you x
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November 1, 2023 at 7:15 PM
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Thank you!
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Much appreciated!
September 7, 2026 at 12:24 PM
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Day 19 Neurodiversity Affirming Autism Resources from @commonsenseslt.bsky.social & @autisticrealms.bsky.social
Changes to clothing can be difficult for sensory reasons. Having dress codes is not inclusive and ableist.
More reading: @stimpunks.org
stimpunks.org/glossary/dre...
Image of a penguin wearing a winter jumper. Text: OUR NEURODIVERSITY AFFIRMING ADVENT CALENDAR SHARING SOME Of THE BEST COMMUNITY RESOURCES OF 2024, LIBK: Clothing "Check in about what works for individuals" WITH LOVE FROM LISA CHAPMAN @COMMONSENSESLT & HELEN EDGAR @AUTISTICREALMS, HELPING YOU BUILD YOUR OWN AUTISM RESOURCE LIBRARY
December 19, 2024 at 7:39 PM