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#neurodivergent

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URGENT! :boost_request: please help Dej! they are a queer, disabled artist on the way to self-employment. they need rent support while they work on covering back payments. they are at increased risk due to US fascism. anything helps!

$270/630 DUE IN 4 DAYS

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request commissions here: mspsocial.net/@svnynne/1135842

⭐ you can get handmade #art, a short story collection or an email with file storage space for donating to them here:
- riveraerica.itch.io/pasadena
- social.acab.fans/@durian/statu
- weirder.earth/@june/1138898143
- terror.black/@sayyid_qishta/11
- flipping.rocks/@inherentlee/11

@mutualaid @blackfedi #aro #aromantic #ace #asexual #genderqueer #ActuallyAutistic #trans #transgender #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #MutualAid #MutualAidRequest #disability #transMutualAid #DisabilityMutualAid #transCrowdfund #minnesota #BlackMutualAid #fascism #queerMutualAid #QueerCrowdfund #queer #neuroDivergent #rent #handmade #smallBusiness #fediArt #creativeToots #FediGiftShop #mastoArt #OriginalArt #cute #furry #furryArt #comic #anthro #comics

a comic-style illustration by dej in black marker of a troubled dog girl holding a crayon over a coloring book. there are 3 thought bubbles above her. one has a question mark an exclamation point. one has a hypnotic swirl. one has a thinking and sobbing emoji.
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olena

So, the neuropsychologist I’ve been referred to to be assessed regarding ADHD, after two sessions, told me I score way too high on the autism questionnaire, so I must have autism and not ADHD (funny after my previous psychiatrist was sure about my ADHD, but not autism), and my ADHD questionnaire answers are less relevant because the problems “happen in social situations or special contexts” - and I was like ‘aren’t all the contexts special?’, but, of course, didn’t say it out loud - it seems, she’s just one of those who still consider autism and ADHD to be mutually exclusive.

And after that, she said she’s not a specialist in autism, only in ADHD, and I must look for another specialist to talk about autism assessment, and, of course, neither her health center nor my insurance company have one.

And people keep behaving as if those who don’t have an official diagnosis, don’t count! I mean, even financial side aside (hello 340 euros spent for nothing so far!), for someone with executive distinction to get through all those steps is insane and requires quite a lot of effort and dedication from anyone trying to - how can anyone expect all the ND people really go through it?

#autism
#ADHD
#assessment
#neurodivergent
@actuallyautistic

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Peter Kahn🏳️‍⚧️🇺🇦🇵🇸🏳️‍🌈

@timberwraith it gets so much worse. RFK is trying to form a national autism registry using private medical records. Everyone should know exactly where this goes. They’re going to try to exterminate the #neurodivergent. Hell no. We bring this economy to its knees before we let that happen.

Everyone should know exactly where the GOP is taking us and we have to stop them. There have been some calls for general strike. I think we need it.

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URGENT :boost_request: please help Dej! they are a queer, disabled artist on the way to self-employment. they need rent support while they work on covering back payments. they are at increased risk due to US fascism. anything helps!

$270/630 DUE APRIL 28

GFM: gofund.me/a49fe7ce
request commissions here: mspsocial.net/@svnynne/1135842

⭐ you can get handmade #art, a short story collection or an email with file storage space for donating to them here:
- riveraerica.itch.io/pasadena
- social.acab.fans/@durian/statu
- weirder.earth/@june/1138898143
- terror.black/@sayyid_qishta/11
- flipping.rocks/@inherentlee/11

@mutualaid @blackfedi #aro #aromantic #ace #asexual #genderqueer #ActuallyAutistic #trans #transgender #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #MutualAid #MutualAidRequest #disability #transMutualAid #DisabilityMutualAid #transCrowdfund #punk #funk #minnesota #minneapolis #BlackMutualAid #fascism #queerMutualAid #QueerCrowdfund #queer #neuroDivergent #rent #handmade #smallBusiness #fediArt #creativeToots #FediGiftShop #mastoArt #OriginalArt #cute #furry #furryArt

a painting by dej of a anthropomorphic duckling in orange and yellow pouting while winking. it has its arms crossed and has big tennis shoes with socks on its feet. all on a navy blue background with the text "hmph." next to the duckling's face. its signed by the artist in the bottom right corner
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Emily Moran Barwick

To all my fellow #ActuallyAutistic #ActuallyADHD and #AUDHD double-winners, I’m curious if you too have felt you had to “make yourself smaller”?

For me it was a survival mechanism…much like masking and passing. And just as damaging.

That’s what drove me to write this essay. I want more of us #neurodivergent people to take up space. To be who we are fully. Not who makes others comfortable.

We need more neurodivergent joy and safety in this world.

@actuallyautistic

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Emily Moran Barwick

I've spent a lifetime making myself smaller for everyone.

Making myself the version of me that was most useful and comfortable for everyone around me.

And I *HAVE* to stop before I disappear.

I wrote about learning to TAKE UP SPACE: fromemily.com/space-taking-def

Maybe you've made yourself smaller too? Let's TAKE UP SPACE together.

@actuallyautistic

...from Emily Moran BarwickI’ve Spent a Lifetime Making Myself Smaller and I HAVE to Stop Before I Disappear (or “How Buying an Oversized ‘Everyday’ Bag Was a Revolutionary Act of Space-Taking Defiance”)I'm learning I'm allowed to take up space. (And doing it with one BIG-ASS-BAG.)
#ActuallyAutistic#ActuallyADHD#mentalhealth
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🍄Inoculating the Odd in AuDHD

Hello all, I am adding the recommendations from this thread among others to this list

"Autism doesn't 'Go Away' when you 'Grow Up'": Adult Autism Literature

bookwyrm.social/list/3969/s/au

bookwyrm.socialBook List: "Autism doesn't 'Go Away' when you 'Grow Up'": Adult Autism Literature - BookWyrmThis list includes *mostly*: - both fiction and non-fiction books - characters over the age of 18 - characters explicitly diagnosed or considered to have autistic traits according to the consensus of other neurodivergent readers - authors that are neurodivergent identifying, regardless of diagnosis, and are preferably trans and/or BIPOC. If an author is white, ensure that the author is not writing on behalf of the lived experience of neurodivergent people of color, and rather only their own lived experiences. **This list is already overwhelmingly white.** - preferably do not overly center a romantic/sexual plot or self-help - preferably do have an audiobook - does not sensationalize the "supercrip" narrative of people "succeeding in capitalism-despite their disabilities" Attempts were made to vet books for positive and meaningful representation, but since I have not yet read all the books there may be gaps. For undiagnosed characters, the traits associated with coding a character with autism from the perspective of the reader may resonate more with some than others, since autism is not one singular experience and is influenced by many intersectionalities. As someone who was late-diagnosed with autism, I am looking for more books to read and share as I learn more about this identity from a new perspective. Please let me know if there are concerns with any books I listed here. Considerations were made for books selected as a part of the Autistic Book Club and those shared on Mastodon upon request. This list is a personal curation so I will add and remove on my own discretion. I do not claim to speak for the entire autism community through these books and if I turn out not to personally like them or obsessively love them. 29 books - by pixouls@bookwyrm.social
#books#bookwyrm#reading
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🍄Inoculating the Odd in AuDHD

Hey y'all, I'm looking for recs on books:
- fiction or non fiction
- center adults older than 18 (no YA) with autism (not just as a side note background character), bonus if it is about late-in-life diagnosis but fine if not.
- It is okay if the character isn't explicitly stated as autistic, so long as the consensus from readers who are neurodivergent is that the character is coded as neurodivergent with autism specific traits, and that the author identifies as neurodivergent
- doesn't sensationalize achievements "in spite of disability"
- preferably an author that is trans and/or BIPOC (and not a white person writing about POC, it's fine if they speak about their own lived experience)
- not overly centered on spicy romance (okay if this is a sub plot)
- preferably has an audiobook production

Yes i am looking through existing recs on bookwyrm but some of them don't have a lot of details in the reviews
#books #bookwyrm #reading #autism #actuallyAutistic #neurodivergent

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Pluto 🪐

THIS FRIDAY, APRIL 25TH AT 7 PM! It’s April! Which is autism acceptance month!!! YIPPEE!!! As autistic people, we rarely have space to openly be who we are, and often are discouraged from expressing ourselves authentically. With autistic open floor, we aim to create a space with no judgement, no expectations, and lots of encouragement. If you are autistic (diagnosed or not! Psychiatry is a scam!) (any level of support needs or masking!!!) and have wanted a space to express yourself, perform, info dump, or just be surrounded by similar brains, please come to autistic open floor this Friday, the 25th🫶
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#autismacceptance #autismawarenessmonth #salemma #disability #neurodivergent #artscommunity #boston

AUTISTIC OPEN FLOOR NIGHT 28 Boston Street Salem, MA 01970 7-10 pm $10 suggested donation for neurotypical attendees shoebonesboston.info IG: @shoe.bones SHOE DA Bones People, Not Puzzles Autistic performers welcome to have the floor to talk about what they want to talk about. Whether you want to read something you wrote, play music, discuss a special interest, give a presentation, or just info-dump about your favorite subject, we want to give you our full attention.
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:banana_slug:

URGENT :boost_request: please help Dej! they are a queer, disabled artist on the way to self-employment. they need rent support while they work on covering back payments. they are at increased risk due to US fascism. anything helps!

$270/630 DUE APRIL 28

GFM: gofund.me/a49fe7ce
request commissions here: mspsocial.net/@svnynne/1135842

⭐ you can get handmade art, a short story collection or an email with file storage space for donating to them here:
- riveraerica.itch.io/pasadena
- social.acab.fans/@durian/statu
- weirder.earth/@june/1138898143
- terror.black/@sayyid_qishta/11
- flipping.rocks/@inherentlee/11

@mutualaid @blackfedi #aro #aromantic #ace #asexual #genderqueer #ActuallyAutistic #trans #transgender #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #MutualAid #MutualAidRequest #disability #transMutualAid #DisabilityMutualAid #transCrowdfund #punk #funk #minnesota #minneapolis #BlackMutualAid #fascism #queerMutualAid #QueerCrowdfund #queer #neuroDivergent #rent #handmade #smallBusiness #fediArt #creativeToots #FediGiftShop #mastoArt #OriginalArt #art #cute #bunny #easter

an illustration of a white rabbit sitting on it's fluffy-tailed butt facing away from the viewer and looking back at the viewer. it's holding up a peace symbol (2 fingers) and saying hi. all on a pastel green background signed by the artist dej with a big S and a heart
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Sara Lobkovich, J.D., NBC-HWC

Loved this chat with Kim Kimball about non-toxic goal setting for organizations and people whose identity, cognitive style, or values put them at odds with mainstream (American) business culture.

New today on the Sensitive. Podcast!

Via YouTube: youtu.be/IT-kx33p8h4

YouTubeEp 24 | Non-Toxic Goal Setting for HSP & Neurodivergent Entrepreneurs | with Sara LobkovichBy Kim Kimball | Sustainable Growth Coaching for HSP
#neurodivergent#AuDHD#AtWork
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