Autistic Adam
@autisticadam.bsky.social
Autisting my way through life while raising awareness and acceptance amongst the
autistic population ♾️ || Derby, UK || ⛰️🚶♂️
autistic population ♾️ || Derby, UK || ⛰️🚶♂️
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COLOR TASTE TEXTURE is in hundreds of libraries all over the world.
Openly autistic written books published by one of the”bigs” for a largely neurodivergent audience is rare. When books like mine are pirated, it’s sending publishers the message we aren’t worth publishing.
Openly autistic written books published by one of the”bigs” for a largely neurodivergent audience is rare. When books like mine are pirated, it’s sending publishers the message we aren’t worth publishing.
Libraries are free for you to use, serve the public good, are great, support creators financially and, I cannot be clear enough about this-- ARE FREE FOR YOU TO USE-- so pirating books makes you kind of an asshole, not some Marxist revolutionary.
If the book you want isn't there *request it.*
If the book you want isn't there *request it.*
November 25, 2025 at 10:21 PM
COLOR TASTE TEXTURE is in hundreds of libraries all over the world.
Openly autistic written books published by one of the”bigs” for a largely neurodivergent audience is rare. When books like mine are pirated, it’s sending publishers the message we aren’t worth publishing.
Openly autistic written books published by one of the”bigs” for a largely neurodivergent audience is rare. When books like mine are pirated, it’s sending publishers the message we aren’t worth publishing.
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Being a mad person is so different from being an autistic person, but some people are both, & none of us are close to neurotypical, but being under the same umbrella as nuerodivergent (once applied mostly to autistic people) requires us to still note our distinctions. It's a really big umbrella.
November 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Being a mad person is so different from being an autistic person, but some people are both, & none of us are close to neurotypical, but being under the same umbrella as nuerodivergent (once applied mostly to autistic people) requires us to still note our distinctions. It's a really big umbrella.
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I wrote “playing with his Legos” in an upcoming article because I was being cute. Showed it to two autistic friends who are men. Both of them were like “you absolutely cannot say Legos, you’ll get crucified”
November 25, 2025 at 1:42 PM
I wrote “playing with his Legos” in an upcoming article because I was being cute. Showed it to two autistic friends who are men. Both of them were like “you absolutely cannot say Legos, you’ll get crucified”
It's beginning to look alot like Christmas.
Accept if you're autistic me who doesn't actually want all the fancy lights.
Not everyone does.
Accept if you're autistic me who doesn't actually want all the fancy lights.
Not everyone does.
November 25, 2025 at 10:07 PM
It's beginning to look alot like Christmas.
Accept if you're autistic me who doesn't actually want all the fancy lights.
Not everyone does.
Accept if you're autistic me who doesn't actually want all the fancy lights.
Not everyone does.
It turns out many will say to you that's not what autism is.
It also turns out even if many don't say it, they will be thinking it anyway and just give you that look. You know the one. The look of you don't know what the hell you're on about look. The look of they know you better than yourself.
It also turns out even if many don't say it, they will be thinking it anyway and just give you that look. You know the one. The look of you don't know what the hell you're on about look. The look of they know you better than yourself.
November 23, 2025 at 8:50 PM
It turns out many will say to you that's not what autism is.
It also turns out even if many don't say it, they will be thinking it anyway and just give you that look. You know the one. The look of you don't know what the hell you're on about look. The look of they know you better than yourself.
It also turns out even if many don't say it, they will be thinking it anyway and just give you that look. You know the one. The look of you don't know what the hell you're on about look. The look of they know you better than yourself.
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Just had a doctor interrogate the autism diagnosis on my records due to the ‘high levels of emotional empathy’ observed during our consultation. He then suggested that being a writer and autistic was, in his mind, highly unlikely.
Sorry, lads…but am I in the wrong century?
Sorry, lads…but am I in the wrong century?
November 23, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Just had a doctor interrogate the autism diagnosis on my records due to the ‘high levels of emotional empathy’ observed during our consultation. He then suggested that being a writer and autistic was, in his mind, highly unlikely.
Sorry, lads…but am I in the wrong century?
Sorry, lads…but am I in the wrong century?
Being autistic means you will always be called wrong even when you just know that you are correct. Even if you state all the facts.
November 22, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Being autistic means you will always be called wrong even when you just know that you are correct. Even if you state all the facts.
I'm not a avoiding eye contact autistic.
But I am a stuffing my face full of sour sweets even though I know it's not a good idea autistic.
We're NOT ALL THE SAME.
But I am a stuffing my face full of sour sweets even though I know it's not a good idea autistic.
We're NOT ALL THE SAME.
November 19, 2025 at 6:30 PM
I'm not a avoiding eye contact autistic.
But I am a stuffing my face full of sour sweets even though I know it's not a good idea autistic.
We're NOT ALL THE SAME.
But I am a stuffing my face full of sour sweets even though I know it's not a good idea autistic.
We're NOT ALL THE SAME.
When I was a child and having meltdowns I would simply run away or hide to help me. I didn't really know where I was going or what I was doing.
Now as an autistic adult ?
I will go sit in a field surrounded be nature to gather my thoughts and to recharge. I know where I'm going and what I'm doing.
Now as an autistic adult ?
I will go sit in a field surrounded be nature to gather my thoughts and to recharge. I know where I'm going and what I'm doing.
November 18, 2025 at 8:29 PM
When I was a child and having meltdowns I would simply run away or hide to help me. I didn't really know where I was going or what I was doing.
Now as an autistic adult ?
I will go sit in a field surrounded be nature to gather my thoughts and to recharge. I know where I'm going and what I'm doing.
Now as an autistic adult ?
I will go sit in a field surrounded be nature to gather my thoughts and to recharge. I know where I'm going and what I'm doing.
Change can be very difficult for someone that is autistic. In this case a large portion of the internet is down today.
Autistics find comfort in the internet for a number of reasons. One don't have to interact in real time with others. Two, have the option to interact with others.
We like options.
Autistics find comfort in the internet for a number of reasons. One don't have to interact in real time with others. Two, have the option to interact with others.
We like options.
November 18, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Change can be very difficult for someone that is autistic. In this case a large portion of the internet is down today.
Autistics find comfort in the internet for a number of reasons. One don't have to interact in real time with others. Two, have the option to interact with others.
We like options.
Autistics find comfort in the internet for a number of reasons. One don't have to interact in real time with others. Two, have the option to interact with others.
We like options.
Being autistic and doing day to day tasks can be extremely draining. One day you feel like ok I can do these tasks quite comfortably.
Another day can feel like what the hell am I doing, I can't do these tasks, I can't even remember how to do these tasks, I need to go in a dark room and lay down.
Another day can feel like what the hell am I doing, I can't do these tasks, I can't even remember how to do these tasks, I need to go in a dark room and lay down.
November 17, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Being autistic and doing day to day tasks can be extremely draining. One day you feel like ok I can do these tasks quite comfortably.
Another day can feel like what the hell am I doing, I can't do these tasks, I can't even remember how to do these tasks, I need to go in a dark room and lay down.
Another day can feel like what the hell am I doing, I can't do these tasks, I can't even remember how to do these tasks, I need to go in a dark room and lay down.
Generally someone that is autistic will tend to be introverted (I said generally) or socially awkward.
What's the best way to communicate with people without having to get out and meet them?!
Bluesky.
I think that can partly explain why there is many autists here than out and about on a Sunday.
What's the best way to communicate with people without having to get out and meet them?!
Bluesky.
I think that can partly explain why there is many autists here than out and about on a Sunday.
November 16, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Generally someone that is autistic will tend to be introverted (I said generally) or socially awkward.
What's the best way to communicate with people without having to get out and meet them?!
Bluesky.
I think that can partly explain why there is many autists here than out and about on a Sunday.
What's the best way to communicate with people without having to get out and meet them?!
Bluesky.
I think that can partly explain why there is many autists here than out and about on a Sunday.
Being autistic and alone can be such a joy. Its just a break from the constant chore of being around other people, having to know when to make small talk and when not to, what to say when making small talk. Not worrying about what the other person or people are going to say. Everything is upto me.
November 15, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Being autistic and alone can be such a joy. Its just a break from the constant chore of being around other people, having to know when to make small talk and when not to, what to say when making small talk. Not worrying about what the other person or people are going to say. Everything is upto me.
I’m autistic and I love it when people not only listen, but bring out a similar story/situation about themselves. Not only does it help me bond with others who are autistic, but it also makes me feel understood even if it's just a little bit and a little less alone.
November 14, 2025 at 12:07 PM
I’m autistic and I love it when people not only listen, but bring out a similar story/situation about themselves. Not only does it help me bond with others who are autistic, but it also makes me feel understood even if it's just a little bit and a little less alone.
Being autistic is waking up and remembering what my routine is.
Being autistic is also waking up and totally forgetting the structure of my routine.
Being autistic is also waking up and totally forgetting the structure of my routine.
November 13, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Being autistic is waking up and remembering what my routine is.
Being autistic is also waking up and totally forgetting the structure of my routine.
Being autistic is also waking up and totally forgetting the structure of my routine.
Imagine if we lived in a world where everyone would just take anybody that was autistic for how they are, and not be judgemental or made to feel bad. Not just accept the wonderful humans but also make accommodations for how they are naturally.
That quite simply would be wonderful wouldn't it.
That quite simply would be wonderful wouldn't it.
November 13, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Imagine if we lived in a world where everyone would just take anybody that was autistic for how they are, and not be judgemental or made to feel bad. Not just accept the wonderful humans but also make accommodations for how they are naturally.
That quite simply would be wonderful wouldn't it.
That quite simply would be wonderful wouldn't it.
Things I like about being autistic:
1) playing a song over and over
2) playing a song over and over
3) playing a song over and over
Forgot to mention, playing a song over and over. It just feels so right and warm inside to do this.
1) playing a song over and over
2) playing a song over and over
3) playing a song over and over
Forgot to mention, playing a song over and over. It just feels so right and warm inside to do this.
November 13, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Things I like about being autistic:
1) playing a song over and over
2) playing a song over and over
3) playing a song over and over
Forgot to mention, playing a song over and over. It just feels so right and warm inside to do this.
1) playing a song over and over
2) playing a song over and over
3) playing a song over and over
Forgot to mention, playing a song over and over. It just feels so right and warm inside to do this.
Autistic me has a difficult time being given recommendations without being asked for recommendations.
November 12, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Autistic me has a difficult time being given recommendations without being asked for recommendations.
After seeing news articles online time and time again about apparently drugs cause autism written by doctors...
I have come to this conclusion.
You probably shouldn't be a doctor.
That is all.
I have come to this conclusion.
You probably shouldn't be a doctor.
That is all.
November 11, 2025 at 10:42 PM
After seeing news articles online time and time again about apparently drugs cause autism written by doctors...
I have come to this conclusion.
You probably shouldn't be a doctor.
That is all.
I have come to this conclusion.
You probably shouldn't be a doctor.
That is all.
Let's talk about why I don't get along with disrespectful humans when it comes to autism.
Let's not actually.
Let's not actually.
November 9, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Let's talk about why I don't get along with disrespectful humans when it comes to autism.
Let's not actually.
Let's not actually.
Autistic me loves my space of my own space.
November 9, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Autistic me loves my space of my own space.
I’m telling you now, every single human that was diagnosed autistic displayed symptoms of autism in their childhood.
They were just ignored or laughed at.
They were just ignored or laughed at.
November 9, 2025 at 12:57 PM
I’m telling you now, every single human that was diagnosed autistic displayed symptoms of autism in their childhood.
They were just ignored or laughed at.
They were just ignored or laughed at.
Being autistic means It’s hard for me to transition into the routine sometimes, but once I do the first step it’s easy and necessary to complete the steps. Not sure how often this is talked about on here but I thought I'd mention that.
Next to impossible for me to hurry by skipping steps though.
Next to impossible for me to hurry by skipping steps though.
November 9, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Being autistic means It’s hard for me to transition into the routine sometimes, but once I do the first step it’s easy and necessary to complete the steps. Not sure how often this is talked about on here but I thought I'd mention that.
Next to impossible for me to hurry by skipping steps though.
Next to impossible for me to hurry by skipping steps though.
Autistic me was once told at a family event, have a great day.
So I went home.
So I went home.
November 8, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Autistic me was once told at a family event, have a great day.
So I went home.
So I went home.
Being autistic and curious about how I can enter a conversation at the right time.
I have the answer to this.
I don't.
I have the answer to this.
I don't.
November 7, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Being autistic and curious about how I can enter a conversation at the right time.
I have the answer to this.
I don't.
I have the answer to this.
I don't.