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August 27, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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August 4, 2025 at 9:58 PM
actually-autistic.bsky.social
Our body senses the moment we can’t go further, and it carries us.
Out of the light
Out of the noise
Into stillness.
It’s not absence —
It’s protection.

#AutisticExperience
#Dissociation
August 1, 2025 at 1:09 AM
jo3grace.bsky.social
& probably until 11:15 am to close it because I couldn't face the brain scrambling effect it has on me.

I then sat & tried to do it again....but I have not re-opened the form. This evening I will tell myself off for how unproductive my day has been.

#autisticexperience #autisticsinacademia
May 28, 2025 at 3:02 PM
ranc1.bsky.social
I found ways to create structure in my life I feel like I need less of masking. I'm self-employed and have build my life in a way that takes into account my energy levels, my autism in general, our home is very sensory friendly.
🔻"High-Functioning" Autism Isn’t What..
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pwy0...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pwy0WYS2iHE "High-Functioning" Autism Isn’t What You Think 6,771 views 30 Apr 2025 #invisibledisability #unmaskingautism #neurodivergent Follow me on Instagram: / trevorcarroll Follow me on TikTik: / trevorcarroll_ Merch: https://for-the-heart.printify.me/ Other Links: https://beacons.ai/trevorcarroll #autism #highfunctioningautism #actuallyautistic #neurodivergent #autismacceptance #masking #autismawareness #autisticadult #mentalhealth #invisibledisability #autismtruth #unmaskingautism #neurodiversity #selfadvocacy #autisticexperience
May 14, 2025 at 8:19 AM
ranc1.bsky.social
I was really tired after that experience. And I realized it's because I had to put on this front & I had to talk to these people, do something new. All of which required me to mask my autism a little bit. To disregard my sensory issues, my discomfort
🔻High-Functioning
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pwy0...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pwy0WYS2iHE "High-Functioning" Autism Isn’t What You Think 6,771 views 30 Apr 2025 #invisibledisability #unmaskingautism #neurodivergent Follow me on Instagram: / trevorcarroll Follow me on TikTik: / trevorcarroll_ Merch: https://for-the-heart.printify.me/ Other Links: https://beacons.ai/trevorcarroll #autism #highfunctioningautism #actuallyautistic #neurodivergent #autismacceptance #masking #autismawareness #autisticadult #mentalhealth #invisibledisability #autismtruth #unmaskingautism #neurodiversity #selfadvocacy #autisticexperience
May 14, 2025 at 8:15 AM
ranc1.bsky.social
It feels a bit invalidating because when I do try speak up about or trying to ask for accommodation that is necessity – people are quick to judge you are fine, this is just an excuse, you seem to be doing ok. Because I appear to be high functioning
🔻"High-Functioning"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pwy0...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pwy0WYS2iHE "High-Functioning" Autism Isn’t What You Think 6,771 views 30 Apr 2025 #invisibledisability #unmaskingautism #neurodivergent Follow me on Instagram: / trevorcarroll Follow me on TikTik: / trevorcarroll_ Merch: https://for-the-heart.printify.me/ Other Links: https://beacons.ai/trevorcarroll #autism #highfunctioningautism #actuallyautistic #neurodivergent #autismacceptance #masking #autismawareness #autisticadult #mentalhealth #invisibledisability #autismtruth #unmaskingautism #neurodiversity #selfadvocacy #autisticexperience
May 14, 2025 at 7:57 AM
ranc1.bsky.social
I still have some deficits in communication. They might not come across on camera because right now I'm in in the safe space of my home. There's no dialogue. I am in my comfort space. People would be "He's high functioning".
🔻"High-Functioning" Autism
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pwy0...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pwy0WYS2iHE "High-Functioning" Autism Isn’t What You Think 6,771 views 30 Apr 2025 #invisibledisability #unmaskingautism #neurodivergent Follow me on Instagram: / trevorcarroll Follow me on TikTik: / trevorcarroll_ Merch: https://for-the-heart.printify.me/ Other Links: https://beacons.ai/trevorcarroll #autism #highfunctioningautism #actuallyautistic #neurodivergent #autismacceptance #masking #autismawareness #autisticadult #mentalhealth #invisibledisability #autismtruth #unmaskingautism #neurodiversity #selfadvocacy #autisticexperience
May 14, 2025 at 7:50 AM
laurencepaq.bsky.social
I only realized during the pandemic that not everyone hears that constant high-pitched ringing. Wild.
#tinnitus #neurodivergent #actuallyautistic #auditoryprocessing #sensoryissues #autisticexperience #ndlife #questionoftheday
May 11, 2025 at 11:28 AM
ranc1.bsky.social
Sensory sensitive not just a little bit annoying. It's not just I can distract myself from it. It takes over my body in way it is really uncomfortable and really painful. It can make it hard to be in certain environments. There is also sensory joy.
🔻Trevor Carroll
www.youtube.com/watch?v=StLr...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StLrjseEBqc Living with Autism Level 1 – My Real Experience 264,432 views 7 Apr 2025 #unmaskingautism #neurodivergent #autism This is how ASD Level 1 presents for me. Follow me on Instagram: / trevorcarroll Follow me on TikTik: / trevorcarroll_ Merch: https://for-the-heart.printify.me/ Other Links: https://beacons.ai/trevorcarroll #autism #asdlevel1 #actuallyautistic #neurodivergent #autisticexperience #autismacceptance #autismawareness #mentalhealth #selflove #neurodiversity #masking #unmaskingautism
May 4, 2025 at 5:43 PM
neurodivergentequity.org
🔮 Research shows this "magic" when autistic minds connect. Many describe finding others who speak their native language! It's like coming home after years of translating yourself for a neurotypical world. #AutisticExperience 2/10
May 3, 2025 at 10:41 PM
pabloista.bsky.social
8:
Headphones help.
They’re not escape, but shelter.
They hold the world at arm’s length — just long enough to breathe.

#ActuallyAutistic #SensoryProcessing #Neurodivergent #AutisticExperience #SensoryOverload #AuditoryProcessing
April 24, 2025 at 1:01 PM
autisticality.bsky.social
Boundaries, what are they, why are they important and what to do.

#autism #autistic #neurodivergent #neurodiversity #neurodivergence #AutisticExperience #boundaries
Boundaries are rules and limitations that you set up to protect yourself (physically, mentally and emotionally). Boundaries can be placed with family, friends, colleagues etc. Autistic people can often be taken advantage of due to people-pleasing or because they think they don't have the ability or authority to say no. This leads to increased anxieties and overwhelms due to overextending one's self, especially if not able to keep up with demands. Self care is important and boundaries are healthy! Do not feel bad or guilty for setting boundaries Make a DO & DO NOT list of boundaries Ask/give time to process a response Learn to say "No"
April 12, 2025 at 2:04 PM
autisticality.bsky.social
An illustration to help differentiate inequality, equality, equity and justice. It is justice we are ultimately striving to achieve and it’s important to remember that.

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April 7, 2025 at 5:55 AM
autisticality.bsky.social
Stimming, what is it, why we do it and why we should not restrict them!

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Stimming is a way of regulating one's experience of the sensory world. It can be conscious and unconscious. Stims might include: Hand flapping, Whistling, Rocking, Repeating words (echolalia), Touching certain textures, using fidget toys, chewing, pressing buttons etc. It helps reduce anxiety and stress, allowing a person to cope at difficult times. Everyone stims in one way or another, however, Autistic people stim more due to our different experiences of the sensory world being more overwhelming to us. Suppressing or restricting someone's stims or ability to stim causes greater overwhelm and distress due to the inability to regulate how they feel. Normalise stimming rather than shaming it or judging it as weird. Simply rocking side to side can make a person feel happier and more at ease. There's nothing wrong with that!
March 31, 2025 at 11:03 AM
autisticality.bsky.social
Autistic Burnout, what is it, what might it look like and what helps?

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"Burnout is the state of mental, physical and emotional exhaustion which impacts energy levels and functioning capabilities. It can occur from masking, social situations, sensory overload, Autistic overwhelm, or running low on energy. Burnout might look like reduced speech/ability to talk, increased sensory sensitivities, inability to carry out tasks/routines, little/no motivation or reduction in self-care. Take time to put yourself and your needs first. Remove expectations, demands and set boundaries. Regain energy in safe environments, doing things that bring you joy. DON’T assume someone is just lazy when they may be struggling with burnout."
March 18, 2025 at 10:39 AM
neurodivergentequity.org
FIGHT: Standing ground, arguing, irritable
🏃‍♀️ FLIGHT: Escaping, avoiding, staying busy
❄️ FREEZE: Zoning out, going still
🦌 FAWN: People-pleasing, becoming compliant
💤 FLOP: Shutting down completely
🌊 FLOOD: Emotional overwhelm
#AutisticExperience 2/5
March 16, 2025 at 7:28 PM
autisticality.bsky.social
I am an Autistic person. I cannot locate "autism" anywhere inside of me. It is who I am and there is nothing wrong with that. (if you are Autistic and you prefer being called a person with autism then that is your choice).

#autism #autistic #autisticexperience #autisticpride #autisticjoy
4 potato characters. 1 saying "suffers from autism", 1 saying "on the spectrum", 1 saying "person with autism" and a rainbow potato saying "Autistic potato"
March 4, 2025 at 3:28 PM
autisticality.bsky.social
Autistic Overwhelm, what is it, why might someone be overwhelmed, what it leads to and what helps.

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"Everyone can become overwhelmed by it is much more common for Autistic people due to experiencing the world in a different way, whether mentally, emotionally, especially in terms of sensory experiences. Someone might be overwhelmed due to sensory sensitivities, being asked too many questions/demands, things going wrong or because something has changed. It leads to meltdowns, shutdowns, increased anxiety, increased sadness and increased irritability. Each person is different but some things that help are stopping/reducing sensory triggers, giving time and space to recover, provide reassurance/stims and reducing the pressure of the situation."
March 2, 2025 at 6:15 PM
autisticality.bsky.social
Masking - what is it, what it might look like, what the impacts are and what helps

#autism #autistic #neurodivergent #ActuallyAutistic #AutisticAcceptance #adhd #MentalHealthAwareness #neurodiverse #neuroqueer #neurokin #AutisticAppreciation #neurodiversity #neurodivergence #AutisticExperience
Alt text: "Masking is when you project an 'acceptable' version of one's self as an unconscious response to trauma. Masking can include: forcing eye contact, suppressing stims, copying social cues, hiding sensory discomfort, forcing mouth words or refraining from talking about interests. Masking can negatively impact Autistic people since it is draining and often leads to burnout. It can make someone lose their true identity trying to be who they are not or make you feel as though you are not good enough as you are. Sadly, people will always discriminate and judge. The best thing to do is to surround yourself with people you feel safe with who you can be your true self around. Remember you are amazing as you are and do not need to change for anyone!" Alt text ends.
February 27, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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autisticality.bsky.social Autisticality @autisticality.bsky.social · Feb 24
A new series of condensed versions of my infographics. I hope people will find useful. This is one is about Autistic Experience - what it is, what it's not & what it "looks like".

#autism #autistic #neurodivergent #ActuallyAutistic #neurodiverse #neurodiversity #AutisticExperience #AutisticJoy
What is Autistic Experience? To be Autistic is to experience communication, the sensory world, thinking and social interactions differently from non-Autistic people. An Autistic person is innately neurodivergent. What is it not? An Autistic person is NOT disordered or ill (we need no cure!). Everyone is NOT 'a little bit Autistic'. Autistic experiences are NOT made up for attention. Autistic people and their experiences are NOT all the same. There is no singular look or presentation of an Autistic person - each is different!
February 24, 2025 at 9:36 PM
autisticality.bsky.social
A new series of condensed versions of my infographics. I hope people will find useful. This is one is about Autistic Experience - what it is, what it's not & what it "looks like".

#autism #autistic #neurodivergent #ActuallyAutistic #neurodiverse #neurodiversity #AutisticExperience #AutisticJoy
What is Autistic Experience? To be Autistic is to experience communication, the sensory world, thinking and social interactions differently from non-Autistic people. An Autistic person is innately neurodivergent. What is it not? An Autistic person is NOT disordered or ill (we need no cure!). Everyone is NOT 'a little bit Autistic'. Autistic experiences are NOT made up for attention. Autistic people and their experiences are NOT all the same. There is no singular look or presentation of an Autistic person - each is different!
February 24, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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kewpieart.bsky.social Kewpie 🍼🖍️🌈✨ comms open @kewpieart.bsky.social · Feb 19
[cracks knuckles in AuDHD podcaster] probably anything but 100% Batman, Care Bears, the muppets, and Steven universe. Like stopping at an hour would be the real challenge I’m so srs.
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10. If someone grabbed you out of your chair right now and said you have to give a one hour speech on any topic of your choice as long as it was informative and they would pay you 10 million, what would your speech be about?
February 19, 2025 at 2:18 PM
jo3grace.bsky.social
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February 7, 2025 at 8:50 AM
autismadvocate.co.uk
I've shared my favourite starter pack of accounts that focus on the #AutisticExperience and #neurodivergence.
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January 31, 2025 at 11:00 AM