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Thinking Person's Guide to Autism @thinkingautism.com · 6d

We know that nonspeaking people have #MoretoSay. October is AAC Awareness Month, and AAC app maker @assistiveware.bsky.social is celebrating with a short AAC understanding video. Please watch, take to heart, and share.

youtu.be/jGpglhW7I54?... #AACawarenessMonth #nonspeaking #neurodiversity

Nonspeaking people have #MoretoSay

YouTube video by AssistiveWare

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Thinking Person's Guide to Autism @thinkingautism.com · 1d

"Just to be clear: A lack of recognition, supports, & accommodations & the presence of co-occurring conditions does not mean that some people have “profound autism.” Autistic people are all autistic. Period." From @ejwillingham.bsky.social in the new TPGA newsletter.

tinyurl.com/TPGAprofoundAutism

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Thinking Person's Guide to Autism @thinkingautism.com · 23h

Neurodiversity-Lite is a diluted, performative version of #Neurodiversity —using its language without its substance; followed & practiced by those who wield its concepts superficially, without understanding them or why they matter. By @kieranrose.bsky.social:

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The Danger of Misunderstanding Neuro-Affirming Practice - The Autistic Advocate

In this balanced and reflective article Kieran Rose discusses the dangers of misunderstanding neuro-affirming practice.

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Thinking Person's Guide to Autism @thinkingautism.com · 18h

"If you removed our autism you would remove us. Everything you love &hate about us would be gone. We'd fundamentally be completely different ppl. So if you love an autistic person, their autism is part of what you love about them." By @autiebiographical.bsky.social:

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Autie-biographical Comics

You can't love someone but hate their autism. It's a part of who we are. Yes, you can dislike parts of our autism, like I'm sure there are parts of other people you don't like. However, the parts of.....

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Louise Ting @neuro-observant.bsky.social · 3d

I wish I didn’t have to say this but…

If someone tells you they’re autistic and you find that hard to believe, it might be because:

- They don’t feel safe enough to unmask around you
- Your knowledge of autism is limited

Arguing won’t help. Kindness, curiosity, and listening to understand, will ❤️

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Sara Luterman @slooterman.bsky.social · 1d

I think more people should be aware of how much cool stuff Link does in real life. He’s not just a poster.

Thinking Person's Guide to Autism @thinkingautism.com · 2d

“As a neurodiversity advocate and as an autistic person, I’m really grateful for so much of the work that’s been done that allows me to be myself and to be successful being myself.” Link, who has been *banned*!?!? from this platform?

thinkingautismguide.com/2025/06/spac... #AutisticWhileBlack

Space Law, Race, and Neurodiversity: Autistic Advocate AJ Link

We live in a country & society that is built on racism. The neurodivergent community isn't free of that racism—per Autistic advocate AJ Link.

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 3d

Created by @laurahellfeld.bsky.social to support PANS/PANDAS conference 2025 our new templates help families, schools & clinicians understand the overlap between neurodivergence & PANS/PANDAS.
laurahellfeld.co.uk/information-...

Information Gathering Templates: For PANS/PANDAS Conference 2025 – Laura the Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 22h

I know there are lots of neurodivergent creative people here... this may interest some of you if you're in UK...

ndconnection.co.uk/blog/call-fo...

@ndconnection.bsky.social :)

Call for participants: Join the Neurodivergent Creative Research Community — Neurodiverse Connection

In this blog, Kay Louise Aldred , is calling for Neurodivergent adults to take part in a unique, paid research opportunity that values your lived experience and creative passions. 

ndconnection.co.uk

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 22h

I know there are lots of neurodivergent creative people here... this may interest some of you if you're in UK...

ndconnection.co.uk/blog/call-fo...

@ndconnection.bsky.social :)

Call for participants: Join the Neurodivergent Creative Research Community — Neurodiverse Connection

In this blog, Kay Louise Aldred , is calling for Neurodivergent adults to take part in a unique, paid research opportunity that values your lived experience and creative passions. 

ndconnection.co.uk

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 1d

E-Book: Monotropism: Supporting Young Autistic People With Transitions At Home & School

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Monotropism: Supporting Young Autistic People With Transitions

“Embracing Monotropism & Supporting Young Autistic People With Transitions at Home and School” by Helen Edgar (Autistic Realms). This is a neurodiversity-affirming guide for familie…

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 1d

E-Book: Monotropism: Supporting Young Autistic People With Transitions At Home & School

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Monotropism: Supporting Young Autistic People With Transitions

“Embracing Monotropism & Supporting Young Autistic People With Transitions at Home and School” by Helen Edgar (Autistic Realms). This is a neurodiversity-affirming guide for familie…

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 1d

Are you in Ireland? Newly identified Autistic?
@thrivingautistic.bsky.social have fully funded spaces for their 6 week neuro-affirming Discovery Programme.

(open globally with tiered rates too!)
Check out the link below :)

Thriving Autistic @thrivingautistic.bsky.social · 1d

Fully funded spaces available for our 6 week Discovery Programme for newly identified Autistic adults thanks to Rethink Ireland!

Irish citizens are eligible for fully funded places. Subsidised sliding fee scale available for international participants.
www.thrivingautistic.org/discovery-pr...

Discovery Programme: Welcome to Your Autistic Self

Have you recently discovered that you’re Autistic? Would you like to learn more about your neurotype and discuss what it means for you in a supportive group with other newly identified Autistic adults...

www.thrivingautistic.org

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 1d

Are you in Ireland? Newly identified Autistic?
@thrivingautistic.bsky.social have fully funded spaces for their 6 week neuro-affirming Discovery Programme.

(open globally with tiered rates too!)
Check out the link below :)

Thriving Autistic @thrivingautistic.bsky.social · 1d

Fully funded spaces available for our 6 week Discovery Programme for newly identified Autistic adults thanks to Rethink Ireland!

Irish citizens are eligible for fully funded places. Subsidised sliding fee scale available for international participants.
www.thrivingautistic.org/discovery-pr...

Discovery Programme: Welcome to Your Autistic Self

Have you recently discovered that you’re Autistic? Would you like to learn more about your neurotype and discuss what it means for you in a supportive group with other newly identified Autistic adults...

www.thrivingautistic.org

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Semi-Verbal Autistic 🌈 @autisticventing.bsky.social · 3d

✨ new word for the #AutismDictionary

Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 3d

Discover Dinah Murray’s concept of co-tropicality. Explore how joining Autistic children in their flow & attention tunnel builds trust, co-regulation, & deep…

https://autisticrealms.com/shared-flow-turning-attention-to-support-children-together/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 3d

@panspandasuk.bsky.social & @laurahellfeld.bsky.social :)

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 3d

Created by Laura Hellfeld to support PANS/PANDAS Conference 2025 our new templates help families, schools & clinicians understand the overlap between neurodivergence & PANS/PANDAS.

https://autisticrealms.com/navigating-pans-pandas-neurodivergence/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 3d

Created by Laura Hellfeld to support PANS/PANDAS Conference 2025 our new templates help families, schools & clinicians understand the overlap between neurodivergence & PANS/PANDAS.

https://autisticrealms.com/navigating-pans-pandas-neurodivergence/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 3d

Created by @laurahellfeld.bsky.social to support PANS/PANDAS conference 2025 our new templates help families, schools & clinicians understand the overlap between neurodivergence & PANS/PANDAS.
laurahellfeld.co.uk/information-...

Information Gathering Templates: For PANS/PANDAS Conference 2025 – Laura the Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting

laurahellfeld.co.uk

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 3d

Discover Dinah Murray’s concept of co-tropicality. Explore how joining Autistic children in their flow & attention tunnel builds trust, co-regulation, & deep…

https://autisticrealms.com/shared-flow-turning-attention-to-support-children-together/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 3d

Great - will read and I think @stimpunks.org may be interested in this too who I work with.... Thanks for sharing and nice to connect here :)

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 3d

Ooooh you are good!

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 3d

Ah thank you, yes I love little things like this.
Updated the web page and credited you.
Many thanks - what a wonderful glimmer to end the weekend :)

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 3d

Oooh i love a Haiku!

Would you mind if I added that in and credited you with a link to here?

That is super lovely!

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Yeshes.Online 📎🌻🖖♾️ @yeshes.online · 3d

if you share our flow
there's no telling where you'll go
but you will learn us

#haiku4u #metaphor #parity #connection #meet_them_where_they_are (how else will you meet them?)

Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 3d

Discover Dinah Murray’s concept of co-tropicality. Explore how joining Autistic children in their flow & attention tunnel builds trust, co-regulation, & deep…

https://autisticrealms.com/shared-flow-turning-attention-to-support-children-together/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social

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Autistic Realms (Helen Edgar) @autisticrealms.bsky.social · 3d

@monotropism.bsky.social :)