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Katy Elphinstone

@neurofabulous.bsky.social

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Thinking about humanity from an autistic perspective | Mother to two wonderful humans and one small dog | #Autism, #Autistic, #Neurodivergent, #AutismAcceptance, #BPSdouble_empathy www.neurofabulous.org.uk

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Katy Elphinstone @neurofabulous.bsky.social · Sep 7

"So much to love about this book...

- neuro-affirming.
- non pathologizing
- by an autistic parent
- joyful & funny
- list format is easy to read
- practical
- makes you feel empowered
- actually enjoyable to read!"

#ActuallyAutistic
#ParentingTips
#Autism #Neurodivergent

Book cover of the book "how to raise happy neurofabulous children", by Katy Elphinstone

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Katy Elphinstone @neurofabulous.bsky.social · 1d

The five neurodivergent love languages 😊💖

#ActuallyAutistic #AutisticJoy #Neurodivergent

the five neurodeivergent love languages: infodumping, parallel play, support swapping, Please Crush My Soul Back Into My Body, and "I found this cool rock/button/leaf/etc and I thought you would like it"

from Amythest on Twitter, 2021

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Jo @jomacd.bsky.social · 1d

The number of times I’ve told my parents about one of my kids’ diagnoses, to have them say But isn’t that everybody?

Katy Elphinstone @neurofabulous.bsky.social · 1d

Ah yes. This. My son didn't seem in the least "different," to me 😂

#Autism #ActuallyAutistic #Neurodivergent #Diagnosis

Given that autism is highly heritable, it's a huge flaw in the diagnostic process that parents are supposed to know and confirm if there's anything "different" about their child. If there is, they probably won't have noticed, as it's likely their entire family is autistic.

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Katy Elphinstone @neurofabulous.bsky.social · 1d

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Seira (any pronouns) @seiratempest.bsky.social · Sep 9

Alright, I'll do one of those introduction posts!

Hi, I'm Seira! 32 years old & genderfluid autist.
I like
#Books 📖
#Games 🎮
#Animals 🐈
#Anime & #Manga 🤓
#Art 🎨
#Languages 💬

I'm also a hobby-writer, a cat-parent & a nerd. I speak english & german fluently and japanese at beginner level.

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Katy Elphinstone @neurofabulous.bsky.social · 1d

Ditto!! ☺️

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Seira (any pronouns) @seiratempest.bsky.social · 1d

This, and also the fact that parents will not see anything "wrong" with their children. Even among neurotypicals children are not all the same and parents perceive their kids as "normal". My mom kept saying "you were a normal child" but my teachers in school said something different.

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Katy Elphinstone @neurofabulous.bsky.social · 1d

Ah yes. This. My son didn't seem in the least "different," to me 😂

#Autism #ActuallyAutistic #Neurodivergent #Diagnosis

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Chanda Prescod-Weinstein 🌌 @chanda.blacksky.app · 2d

"In the images of the area, even the sunlight looks different and otherworldly. I couldn’t figure out why, until I realised it was because there were no structures to filter it. No shade, no shadows. A home returned to is just a plot on which to pitch another tent and wait for aid."

While the perpetrators of Gaza’s genocide pose as its saviours, survivors return home – to a wasteland | Nesrine Malik

Western leaders attending the Sharm el-Sheikh summit have enabled and sponsored this slaughter. They are in no position to build a Palestinian future, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

www.theguardian.com

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Katy Elphinstone @neurofabulous.bsky.social · 24d

Yes, like they no longer release statistics on maternal deaths in states that have banned abortion.

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Lizard Of Oz @lizardofoz316.bsky.social · 24d

“This follows the playbook of many non-democracies that cancel or manipulate reports that would otherwise show less-than-perfect news.”

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After cuts to food stamps, Trump administration ends government's annual report on hunger in America

The Trump administration is ending the federal government’s annual report on hunger in America, saying it had become “overly politicized″ and ”rife with inaccuracies.″ The decision comes two and a hal...

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Katy Elphinstone @neurofabulous.bsky.social · 24d

I relate to this.

Anyone else out there 'hardworking and quiet'?

And.. yes:

"Why don't we just start using words to communicate so I can stop tracking everyone's eyebrow twitches, that would be great."

#Autism #Neurodivergent #ActuallyAutistic

@she-waves-at-cats

I think it needs to become common knowledge that 'inability to read social cues' can show up as overcompensating.

You don't know how much misbehaviour is allowed so you become the perfect child who never tests rules.

You don't know how much is expected of you at work, so you'll kill yourself in a minimum wage job and not notice that nobody else is working like this.

"hardworking and quiet" should be as much of an autism red flag as "ignores rules and doesn't stop talking".

Or why don't we just start using words to communicate so I can stop tracking everyone's eyebrow twitches, that would be great.

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Pat Duggins @dugginsnews.bsky.social · Aug 7

www.apr.org/news/2025-08...

How federal SNAP cuts may hit Alabama

The cost of groceries is up this summer. The news comes as Gulf Coast food banks say they’re feeding a record number of hungry families. Many of those individuals also get by with the help of the Supp...

www.apr.org

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Katy Elphinstone @neurofabulous.bsky.social · Aug 4

#parenting

Too true, yikes 😬

You either face your demons or they raise your children.

Unknown/tiny Buddha.com

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Mom,liberal,dog owner ,Everyone should be treated equal! @breena1214.bsky.social · Jul 30

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I found another "Whites Only" community.

YouTube video by Monte Mader

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Katy Elphinstone @neurofabulous.bsky.social · Jul 30

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Keri @penbooks.bsky.social · Jun 10

This is for you, the misfits, & the not-so-normal poets, artists, musicians, healers, actors, storytellers, teachers, lgbtqia, restorers, lovers, and peacemakers everywhere.
#WarIsNotHealthyForChildrenAndOtherLivingThings #MakeLoveNotWar
#PeaceMakers #Artists #Storytellers #Poets #Healers #LGBTQ

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Nine Oh Real @mythlfrythtyg.bsky.social · Jul 25

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ACLU Condemns Trump Executive Order Targeting Disabled and Unhoused People | American Civil Liberties Union

WASHINGTON – President Trump signed an executive order today directing states to criminalize unhoused people and institutionalize people with mental...

www.aclu.org

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Gemma Clark 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸 @gemmaclark.bsky.social · Jul 25

Scotland always come up with creative signs but please, someone do ‘grab him by the Epstein Files’! 🙏🏻

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Katy Elphinstone @neurofabulous.bsky.social · Jul 25

Although I am totally with you on Scotland being its own country! I pray that the option for independence will re-emerge.

Katy Elphinstone @neurofabulous.bsky.social · Jul 25

True... Although thinking of my friends in Northern England I would like to shift the border further down 💟

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Matt Friedman @dudeimanaspie.bsky.social · Jun 14

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Katy Elphinstone @neurofabulous.bsky.social · Jul 25

As ordinary Scots face a continued cost-of-living crisis, it is unacceptable that they are being forced to pay for Trump’s security during what is a private visit.

Scotland is not his playground.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

#Trump #Fascism #RightWing #Populist #Poverty #Scotland

www.thenational.scot/news/2533877...

All we know about protests against Donald Trump in Scotland

As Donald Trump packs his bag and police prepare for one of the biggest operation's ever seen in Scotland, protesters are organising to welcome the…

www.thenational.scot

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Katy Elphinstone @neurofabulous.bsky.social · Jul 19

What she said 👇

#equality #genderequality #womensrights #feminism #patriarchy #financialabuse

Vuyiswa
@becca_mts

The women before us fought for the right to work not because labour is fun but because relying on men financially resulted in financial abuse & restricted women's freedom. No one hates labour more than me but putting my life in a man's hands sounds more daunting than a 9-5.

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Katy Elphinstone @neurofabulous.bsky.social · Jul 14

Spain and Brazil push global action to tax the super-rich and curb inequality.

news.un.org/en/story/202...

#TaxTheRich #inequality #FutureForHumanity #Billionaires #Poverty #UnitedNations

Spain and Brazil push global action to tax the super-rich and curb inequality

Spain and Brazil have launched a joint initiative to promote higher tax contributions from the super-rich worldwide, aimed at tackling soaring inequality by ensuring those with the most pay their fair...

news.un.org

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Miranda 🖤🤍💜 @doomscroling.bsky.social · Jul 2

DOD has announced that it will no longer share critical weather data with the national weather service after July 31st, data that is used to save lives during severe weather such as during hurricane season.

#Pinks

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