♾️Clear Autism♾️
@clearautism.bsky.social
Autism, Neurodivergence, Disability.
Based in Scotland, citizen of the world.
Occasional autism outreach and consulting support.
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Occasional autism outreach and consulting support.
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♾️Clear Autism♾️
@clearautism.bsky.social
· Nov 18
I've not really done an introduction yet, so for those who don't know me from *there*:
I'm Clear Autism, and I post about neurodiversity/neurodivergence, disability and carers rights, and related issues, in English and French (UK based but lived in France for years). Probably AuDHD but shy about it.
I'm Clear Autism, and I post about neurodiversity/neurodivergence, disability and carers rights, and related issues, in English and French (UK based but lived in France for years). Probably AuDHD but shy about it.
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It’s something most folks won’t understand until it happens to them.
It’s not easy. It’s not fun. It’s certainly not a vacation.
A little less judgement and a bit more compassion would go a long way.
It could happen to you tomorrow.
It’s not easy. It’s not fun. It’s certainly not a vacation.
A little less judgement and a bit more compassion would go a long way.
It could happen to you tomorrow.
November 26, 2025 at 10:22 AM
It’s something most folks won’t understand until it happens to them.
It’s not easy. It’s not fun. It’s certainly not a vacation.
A little less judgement and a bit more compassion would go a long way.
It could happen to you tomorrow.
It’s not easy. It’s not fun. It’s certainly not a vacation.
A little less judgement and a bit more compassion would go a long way.
It could happen to you tomorrow.
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“If you were that sick you would be dead.”
“If it were that bad you would get help.”
“If you can post on social media you’re fine”.
Disabled people are constantly subjected to “if” statements from people who have no concept how bad it can get & how little help is available
“If it were that bad you would get help.”
“If you can post on social media you’re fine”.
Disabled people are constantly subjected to “if” statements from people who have no concept how bad it can get & how little help is available
November 26, 2025 at 10:22 AM
“If you were that sick you would be dead.”
“If it were that bad you would get help.”
“If you can post on social media you’re fine”.
Disabled people are constantly subjected to “if” statements from people who have no concept how bad it can get & how little help is available
“If it were that bad you would get help.”
“If you can post on social media you’re fine”.
Disabled people are constantly subjected to “if” statements from people who have no concept how bad it can get & how little help is available
"First: Do No Harm"
The CDC has turned off its vaccine search tool.
The vaccines.gov site now gives an error when you enter a valid zip code.
They also removed text saying “Vaccines can help you stay healthy” and added a banner saying the site is being updated.
The vaccines.gov site now gives an error when you enter a valid zip code.
They also removed text saying “Vaccines can help you stay healthy” and added a banner saying the site is being updated.
November 26, 2025 at 9:26 AM
"First: Do No Harm"
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How many older journalists and papers look back at their role whipping up hatred against gay people like me in the 80's and 90's with pride and a sense they did right? Very few. So what do *you*, today's journos and papers, think your prospects are after re-running same campaign against trans folk?
November 20, 2025 at 11:27 PM
How many older journalists and papers look back at their role whipping up hatred against gay people like me in the 80's and 90's with pride and a sense they did right? Very few. So what do *you*, today's journos and papers, think your prospects are after re-running same campaign against trans folk?
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If you value my work and appreciate the fact that I put basic human decency and respect for human rights over my potential income, I'd really appreciate if you chipped into said crowdfunder here: gofund.me/55e3a6cf4
Donate to Ballot Box Scotland SP26 Fundraiser, organized by Allan Faulds
This funding will support Ballot Box Scotland's reporting ahead of the 2026 Scottish … Allan Faulds needs your support for Ballot Box Scotland SP26 Fundraiser
gofund.me
November 20, 2025 at 11:02 PM
If you value my work and appreciate the fact that I put basic human decency and respect for human rights over my potential income, I'd really appreciate if you chipped into said crowdfunder here: gofund.me/55e3a6cf4
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Looks like I'll have to add two grand to my pre-election poll crowdfunder because I certainly won't be working with this rag again. Absolutely disgraceful, awarding a hate campaign that is out to destroy my community and kill my best friend like this. Shame on you.
For Women Scotland wins Public Campaign or Campaigner of the Year at The Herald Scottish Politician of the Year Awards 2025, in association with ScottishPower
www.heraldscotland.com/news...
#politicianawards25
www.heraldscotland.com/news...
#politicianawards25
November 20, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Looks like I'll have to add two grand to my pre-election poll crowdfunder because I certainly won't be working with this rag again. Absolutely disgraceful, awarding a hate campaign that is out to destroy my community and kill my best friend like this. Shame on you.
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Scrapping luxury cars from motability just drives more anger towards those claiming motability. They're fixing a problem that only exists because they made it one. These cars make up 5% of motorbility cars. The government pays no extra for them.
www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of...
www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of...
All the PIP perks being scrapped by DWP 'immediately' - full list
Motability is a scheme for people on Personal Independence Payment, or PIP, to get cars at cheaper prices.
www.birminghammail.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Scrapping luxury cars from motability just drives more anger towards those claiming motability. They're fixing a problem that only exists because they made it one. These cars make up 5% of motorbility cars. The government pays no extra for them.
www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of...
www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/cost-of...
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BE SO BRILLIANT NONE OF YOUR ENEMIES WOULD DARE LOOK AT YOU.
November 25, 2025 at 10:40 PM
BE SO BRILLIANT NONE OF YOUR ENEMIES WOULD DARE LOOK AT YOU.
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Obviously a disabled person, or their carer, could take the mobility allowance and go to any car dealership and get a car with it. But why is that better than the Motability scheme?
November 25, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Obviously a disabled person, or their carer, could take the mobility allowance and go to any car dealership and get a car with it. But why is that better than the Motability scheme?
It's a Communicator.
youtube.com/shorts/8Bgkw...
youtube.com/shorts/8Bgkw...
Phone Philosophy
YouTube video by Pat Mandziy
youtube.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:36 PM
It's a Communicator.
youtube.com/shorts/8Bgkw...
youtube.com/shorts/8Bgkw...
We'll always have Paris, Charlie Brown
PUT THE FCKN LOTION IN THE BASKET, CHARLIE BROWN!
Charlie Brown puts the lotion on Charlie Brown’s skin, or else Charlie Brown gets the hose again
November 25, 2025 at 4:17 PM
We'll always have Paris, Charlie Brown
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Why would you include this? Why would you allude to the completely disproven link of vaccines to autism? This is absolutely irresponsible to reinforce that link like this. Not to mention, focusing so much on the cause and genetics of autism like it's a disease that needs curing. It's eugenics.
November 24, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Why would you include this? Why would you allude to the completely disproven link of vaccines to autism? This is absolutely irresponsible to reinforce that link like this. Not to mention, focusing so much on the cause and genetics of autism like it's a disease that needs curing. It's eugenics.
#Motability
Currently abled people who are supporting this government's attacks on disabled people are in for an unpleasant surprise when their own circumstances change.
But it'll be too late.
Don't say we didn't warn you.
Currently abled people who are supporting this government's attacks on disabled people are in for an unpleasant surprise when their own circumstances change.
But it'll be too late.
Don't say we didn't warn you.
Yeah, why should we simplify a disabled person's life eh? They've got it SO EASY! Nothing else to spend their money on! Finally someone is going for the real enemy, am I right?
November 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM
#Motability
Currently abled people who are supporting this government's attacks on disabled people are in for an unpleasant surprise when their own circumstances change.
But it'll be too late.
Don't say we didn't warn you.
Currently abled people who are supporting this government's attacks on disabled people are in for an unpleasant surprise when their own circumstances change.
But it'll be too late.
Don't say we didn't warn you.
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You have 24 hours left to sign up to join me for my live podcast.
All sessions run 6pm up until 7.30pm (GMT) at the latest.
You can join here, tickets are "pay what you can afford"
events.humanitix.com/substance-us...
#Podcast #SubstanceUse #ActuallyAutistic #Autism #ADHD
All sessions run 6pm up until 7.30pm (GMT) at the latest.
You can join here, tickets are "pay what you can afford"
events.humanitix.com/substance-us...
#Podcast #SubstanceUse #ActuallyAutistic #Autism #ADHD
Substance Use For Neurodivergent Adults
David Gray-Hammond talks has a live discussion with the audience about why neurodivergent people take substances, what they take, and what it does for them.
events.humanitix.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:53 PM
You have 24 hours left to sign up to join me for my live podcast.
All sessions run 6pm up until 7.30pm (GMT) at the latest.
You can join here, tickets are "pay what you can afford"
events.humanitix.com/substance-us...
#Podcast #SubstanceUse #ActuallyAutistic #Autism #ADHD
All sessions run 6pm up until 7.30pm (GMT) at the latest.
You can join here, tickets are "pay what you can afford"
events.humanitix.com/substance-us...
#Podcast #SubstanceUse #ActuallyAutistic #Autism #ADHD
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BMW 1 series 120 Sport - £302.52
Peugeot 308 1.2 145 Allure - £355.18
Astra Griffin 1.2 130 - £412.28
All are base models, all are automatic, all on 4 year, 12 months up front on 10k a year.
This doesn’t seem to be about costs, rather demonising those who are on #benefits
Peugeot 308 1.2 145 Allure - £355.18
Astra Griffin 1.2 130 - £412.28
All are base models, all are automatic, all on 4 year, 12 months up front on 10k a year.
This doesn’t seem to be about costs, rather demonising those who are on #benefits
November 25, 2025 at 9:51 AM
BMW 1 series 120 Sport - £302.52
Peugeot 308 1.2 145 Allure - £355.18
Astra Griffin 1.2 130 - £412.28
All are base models, all are automatic, all on 4 year, 12 months up front on 10k a year.
This doesn’t seem to be about costs, rather demonising those who are on #benefits
Peugeot 308 1.2 145 Allure - £355.18
Astra Griffin 1.2 130 - £412.28
All are base models, all are automatic, all on 4 year, 12 months up front on 10k a year.
This doesn’t seem to be about costs, rather demonising those who are on #benefits
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Mobility means more than getting from A to B. Freedom to travel brings new experiences and opportunities.
Government cuts could take away more than disabled people's cars - they could take away our freedom. Let's protect our independence. Learn more on our website: https://bit.ly/49E3QJt
Government cuts could take away more than disabled people's cars - they could take away our freedom. Let's protect our independence. Learn more on our website: https://bit.ly/49E3QJt
November 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Mobility means more than getting from A to B. Freedom to travel brings new experiences and opportunities.
Government cuts could take away more than disabled people's cars - they could take away our freedom. Let's protect our independence. Learn more on our website: https://bit.ly/49E3QJt
Government cuts could take away more than disabled people's cars - they could take away our freedom. Let's protect our independence. Learn more on our website: https://bit.ly/49E3QJt
What on earth did disabled people ever do to the Labour Party for them to be targeted so systematically in so many different ways?
Luxury cars removed from Motability scheme ahead of budget
Luxury cars removed from Motability scheme ahead of budget
Luxury cars will no longer be available for Motabiltiy recipients, it has been announced, with the government saying more money will also go to British manufacturers under changes.
news.sky.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:05 PM
What on earth did disabled people ever do to the Labour Party for them to be targeted so systematically in so many different ways?
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Start an autism satire site, they said - it’ll be fun, they said
November 25, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Start an autism satire site, they said - it’ll be fun, they said
Autistic people forgetting that autism is a devastating tragedy, ep. 50287
November 25, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Autistic people forgetting that autism is a devastating tragedy, ep. 50287
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My first piece for the newly-rebranded @msnowreports.bsky.social: RFK Jr.'s changing the CDC's stance on autism and vaccines signifies just another step in the backlash to #Neurodiversity. And it is a disservice to #ActuallyAutistic people.
www.ms.now/opinion/rfk-...
www.ms.now/opinion/rfk-...
Opinion | RFK Jr.'s latest anti-vaccine move will cause untold harm to autistic Americans
The Trump administration is working toward treating autism as something to be prevented, rather than building a health care system that helps people.
www.ms.now
November 24, 2025 at 10:06 PM
My first piece for the newly-rebranded @msnowreports.bsky.social: RFK Jr.'s changing the CDC's stance on autism and vaccines signifies just another step in the backlash to #Neurodiversity. And it is a disservice to #ActuallyAutistic people.
www.ms.now/opinion/rfk-...
www.ms.now/opinion/rfk-...
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the problem isn‘t „just“ autistic women getting missed. the problem is everyone who‘s not a white middle class or above boy from the US getting missed.
remember, neurodiversitity is a socio-political construct for a reason. the reason being that the medical approach discriminates against people.
remember, neurodiversitity is a socio-political construct for a reason. the reason being that the medical approach discriminates against people.
November 24, 2025 at 4:33 PM
the problem isn‘t „just“ autistic women getting missed. the problem is everyone who‘s not a white middle class or above boy from the US getting missed.
remember, neurodiversitity is a socio-political construct for a reason. the reason being that the medical approach discriminates against people.
remember, neurodiversitity is a socio-political construct for a reason. the reason being that the medical approach discriminates against people.
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academia usually filters out people from marginalised groups with it‘s racist, classist, ableist, sexist. … structures.
assuming task force members = academics, we can get sort of an estimation of how diverse that group was.
assuming task force members = academics, we can get sort of an estimation of how diverse that group was.
November 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM
academia usually filters out people from marginalised groups with it‘s racist, classist, ableist, sexist. … structures.
assuming task force members = academics, we can get sort of an estimation of how diverse that group was.
assuming task force members = academics, we can get sort of an estimation of how diverse that group was.
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ask yourself: who was the dsm-v designed by and for?
it‘s almost impossible to get the data on diversity. we know about 70% of the task force people were US based, had connections to the pharmacy industry and were men. also, experts usually means academics. that were educated in a biased system.
it‘s almost impossible to get the data on diversity. we know about 70% of the task force people were US based, had connections to the pharmacy industry and were men. also, experts usually means academics. that were educated in a biased system.
November 24, 2025 at 4:27 PM
ask yourself: who was the dsm-v designed by and for?
it‘s almost impossible to get the data on diversity. we know about 70% of the task force people were US based, had connections to the pharmacy industry and were men. also, experts usually means academics. that were educated in a biased system.
it‘s almost impossible to get the data on diversity. we know about 70% of the task force people were US based, had connections to the pharmacy industry and were men. also, experts usually means academics. that were educated in a biased system.
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if another creator decided to do a video about „female autism“ I‘m gonna scream.
I see the issue. but you‘re addressing it wrong.
it‘s about diagnostic criteria missing a lot of autistic people including you, but by framing it as a „female“ issue, you‘re missing the bigger scheme here.
I see the issue. but you‘re addressing it wrong.
it‘s about diagnostic criteria missing a lot of autistic people including you, but by framing it as a „female“ issue, you‘re missing the bigger scheme here.
November 24, 2025 at 4:21 PM
if another creator decided to do a video about „female autism“ I‘m gonna scream.
I see the issue. but you‘re addressing it wrong.
it‘s about diagnostic criteria missing a lot of autistic people including you, but by framing it as a „female“ issue, you‘re missing the bigger scheme here.
I see the issue. but you‘re addressing it wrong.
it‘s about diagnostic criteria missing a lot of autistic people including you, but by framing it as a „female“ issue, you‘re missing the bigger scheme here.
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of course you should not speak for groups you are not a member of, don’t play white saviour etc.
but if you separate within the autistic community in who should be seen, you’re reproducing ableist, racist and classist structures.
if people listen to you, enhance their voices, too.
but if you separate within the autistic community in who should be seen, you’re reproducing ableist, racist and classist structures.
if people listen to you, enhance their voices, too.
November 24, 2025 at 4:41 PM
of course you should not speak for groups you are not a member of, don’t play white saviour etc.
but if you separate within the autistic community in who should be seen, you’re reproducing ableist, racist and classist structures.
if people listen to you, enhance their voices, too.
but if you separate within the autistic community in who should be seen, you’re reproducing ableist, racist and classist structures.
if people listen to you, enhance their voices, too.