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The Articulate Autistic
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Autistic Communication Translator/Author of “Before You Fire Them” - Out Now|Pissed-off Liberal 💙
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Them: “You should smile more!”

Autistic Me:

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#Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #Neurodivergent #Funny #Meme
Them: “You should smile more!” Autistic Me: … [Two Klingon women grimacing comically while trying to smile]
October 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Felt

#40s #GenX #Millennial
Sorry - I'm a bit cranky - I'm going through my "Terrible Forties" at the moment.
October 2, 2025 at 4:38 AM
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When your autistic employee asks a question, they’re seeking clarification, not challenging your authority. Answering their genuine questions makes your instructions accessible.

Learn more: www.booksamillion.com/p/Before-Fir...

#Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #Accessibility
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September 29, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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How to make meetings more accessible to your #ActuallyAutistic employees:

Provide an agenda ahead of time

Allow recordings, note-taking, etc.

Offer time for (and answer) questions

Provide a follow-up email with meeting highlights/bullet points

www.booksamillion.com/p/Before-Fir...
How to make meetings more accessible to your autistic employees: Provide an agenda ahead of time Allow recordings, note-taking, etc. Offer time for (and answer) questions Provide a follow-up email with meeting highlights/bullet points [ID: Man and a woman sit together in a business setting, looking over paperwork together. She wears a beige blazer, and he wears glasses and a beard]
September 24, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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SEX

(Now that I have your attention, that is what causes autism, not Tylenol, since it’s genetic)

That’s it. That’s the post. 🤷‍♀️

#Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #Neurodivergent
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September 23, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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Better understand and accommodate your #autistic employees by picking up a copy of my new book, "Before You Fire Them - A Practical Guide to Understanding Your Autistic Employee’s Traits, Intentions, and Communication Style", on major online book retailers!

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#beforeyoufirethem “A large majority of the autistic community reports having lower amounts of energy than our neurotypical counterparts. However, when we are allowed accommodations that support our physical, mental, and emotional well-being, we can easily meet and even exceed professional expectations!” Before You Fire Them - A Practical Guide to Understanding Your Autistic Employee’s Traits, Intentions, and Communication Style [White text on black background. Background image depicts a woman with dark hair pulled back, wearing a blue, polka-dotted shirt, shouting and holding her fists up in triumph]
September 22, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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When someone asks you "what's wrong?" but nothing's wrong, that's just how your face looks

#ActuallyAutistic #Relatable #Meme
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September 21, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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#Autism #Parenting #Teacher #Quotes
If there is anything that we wish to change in the child, we should first examine it and see whether it is not something that could better be changed in ourselves. - Carl G. Jung [Golden-tinted graphic shows a little boy standing at the edge of a body of water. He looks down with an innocent, curious facial expression]
September 18, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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I mean… 😆

#ActuallyAutistic #Anxiety #Introvert #Funny #Meme
Two graphics, side by side, of the same man wearing a powdered wig and a brown robe. In the left graphic, he’s squinting at a newspaper, in the second he’s looking out with a skeptical facial expression. Text reads: ‘Reading self-help books like’: “Surround yourself with people who—“ “Surround myself with people??”
September 17, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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Autistic Community: What are some stand-out reasons you've gotten into trouble at work?

#Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #Neurodivergent
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August 22, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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Autistic Community: Does love have to be reciprocated for you to continue feeling it?

#Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #Neurodivergent
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August 21, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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Autistic Community: Have you been loudly accused of 'staring' at a complete stranger?

#Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #Neurodivergent
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August 20, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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Autistic Community: Do you often forget to ask, "And you?" after you've answered the question, "How are you?"

#Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #Neurodivergent
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August 19, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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Autistic Community: Have you been told you frequently "look guilty"?

#Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #Neurodivergent
August 18, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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Many autistic people need to fully talk through and successfully resolve an emotional conflict before they can proceed comfortably in a relationship.

#Autism #ActuallyAutistic #Neurodivergent
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August 11, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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Autistic Community:

Have your work supervisors ever verbally scrutinized your bodily functions?

(In other words, using the bathroom “too much”, yawning, scratching, sniffing, throat-clearing, etc.)

#Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #Job #Work #Employment #Inclusion #Neurodivergent
Autistic Community: Have your work supervisors ever verbally scrutinized your bodily functions? (In other words, using the bathroom “too much”, yawning, scratching, sniffing, throat-clearing, etc.) [Background image depicts a woman in a blue sweater leaning over and gesturing angrily at a man sitting down at a desk]
August 8, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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Autistic Community:

Have you been told you were “rude” to a co-worker hours or days after what you thought was an ordinary conversation?

#Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #Job #Employment #Neurodivergent
Autistic Community: Have you been told you were “rude” to a co-worker hours or days after what you thought was an ordinary conversation? [Background graphic depicts a woman with short, dark hair and a gray sweater. She's sitting in front of a laptop with one hand on the keys and the other on the side of her head. She looks sad and defeated]
August 7, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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Autistic Community:

Have you been told that your “black and white” thinking style negatively affects your job?

#Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #Employment #Job #Career #Neurodivergent
Autistic Community: Have you been told that your “black and white” thinking style negatively affects your job? [Background graphic depicts a woman with dark hair, wearing a red shirt and shoes, sitting in front of a laptop and leaning down with her head on the laptop, her eyes closed]
August 6, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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If anyone wants to hang out with me on Pokémon Go, I’m down 😉

#Pokemon #PokemonGo
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August 6, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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Compliments are often used as social currency in neurotypical communication. For many autistic people, however, they're just meant literally with no expectation from the other person.

Can you relate? Does this confuse you, too?

#Autism #ActuallyAutistic #Neurodivergent
“If someone compliments you, you should pay them one in return.” As an autistic person, I can’t tell you how much sense this DOES NOT MAKE TO ME [White text on dark gradient turquoise background.]
August 5, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Positive Attributes Autistic Employees Bring to the Job:

Loyalty

Honesty

Productivity

Out-of-the-Box Thinking

#Autism #ActuallyAutistic #Employment #Neurodivergent
Positive Attributes Autistic Employees Bring to the Job: Loyalty Honesty Productivity Out-of-the-Box Thinking [White text on dark green-blue background. Graphic shows a happy man in a blue shirt and a white tie sitting in front of a laptop pumping his fists into the air and cheering.]
August 1, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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Accessible Interview Strategies for Autistic Candidates:

Familiarize Yourself With Autistic Mannerisms

Provide a Sensory-Friendly Environment

Offer Interview Questions in Advance

Expect and Answer Clarifying Questions

#Autism #ActuallyAutistic #Employment #Neurodivergent
Accessible Interview Strategies for Autistic Candidates: Familiarize Yourself With Autistic Mannerisms Provide a Sensory-Friendly Environment Offer Interview Questions in Advance Expect and Answer Clarifying Questions [White text on dark maroon background. Graphic depicts a woman interviewing another woman. The interviewer is wearing a dark blue suit while the interviewee wears a light blue jacket and a black skirt. They are both seated facing each other on a peach-colored background.]
July 31, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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Ways Autistic People Benefit from Remote Work:

Familiar, Sensory-Friendly Environment

Reduced Social Expectations

Less Pressure to Mask Natural Traits

Fewer Interruptions to Hyperfocus

#Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #Employment #Accommodations
Ways Autistic People Benefit from Remote Work: Familiar, Sensory-Friendly Environment Reduced Social Expectations Less Pressure to Mask Natural Traits Fewer Interruptions to Hyperfocus [White text on dark green background. Graphic depicts a woman with dark hair with a cup in her hand and a laptop on her knees. She's sitting in front of a window overlooking a cityscape.]
July 30, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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Common Autistic Workplace Struggles Include:

Frequent Miscommunication

Bullying/Scapegoating

Being Written Up/Demoted Without Explanation

Denial of Reasonable Accommodations
Common Autistic Workplace Struggles Include: Frequent Miscommunication Bullying/Scapegoating Being Written Up/Demoted Without Explanation Denial of Reasonable Accommodations [White text on purple background. Graphic depicts a man sitting at a desk in front of a laptop. He's wearing glasses, a white shirt, a loosened blue tie, and red pants, and he's holding his head in his hand. He's surrounded by paperwork.]
July 29, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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Autistic Employees Benefit From:

Clear Expectations

Direct Communication

Written Instructions

A Flexible Work Schedule

#Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #Employment #Neurodivergent
Autistic Employees Benefit From: Clear Expectations Direct Communication Written Instructions A Flexible Work Schedule [White text on dark blue background. One graphic includes a woman wearing a beige shirt sitting in front of a laptop and stretching her arms above her head. Another graphic shows a man working on a laptop at a standing desk. He wears a green shirt and pink pants. There is a plant in the background.]
July 28, 2025 at 1:41 PM