Autism
Autistic people have different sensory experiences, and when a parent either disagrees with or denies those sensory experiences, the impact it has on the autistic kid is gaslighting, even if it wasn’t intentional. My son is having stomach trouble at school. Twice in the last week he’s gone
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April 6th: Are you able to drive? If so, was it difficult to learn? What was difficult about it? If not, do you use any alternatives? I learned to drive pretty easily, and got comfortable with very quickly. I really love the communication system of traffic laws and signs, and
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April 5th: What was school like for you, or what is it currently like for you if you are still in school? Elementary, high school, post-secondary? Riffing about my experience in education as an undiagnosed autistic person. Autie-J — 30 Days of Autism Acceptance 2021
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April 4th: Are there any topics regarding autism that you feel don’t get discussed enough? Autie-J — 30 Days of Autism Acceptance 2021
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April 3rd: How do you feel about dating/romantic relationships? Have you dated in the past/are you currently in a relationship/do you eventually want one? Do you feel that your experience of autism/stereotypes around autism and relationships impacts this? I met my partner 1998, and we will
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April 2nd: Post your redinstead photos today. Alternatively, you could talk about what autistic pride/autism acceptance month means to you. I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately. For me, at least recently, acceptance has meant personal acceptance. I spent time after my diagnosis getting to know my
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April 1st: Introduce yourself. Talk about who you are as a person. Your age, hobbies, special interests, family, etc. Anything you feel comfortable sharing. Hi! I’m Peter. I just turned 50 this year. I live in Des Moines with my partner and our two children, both of whom are
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From March 30th, in partnership with Autistica, Media Molecule will be hosting a special CoMmunity Jam, in which people around the world can participate by creating amazing things in Dreams - from games and experiences to music and art. Throughout the month of April, you can take part by making anything
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Going for my walk. I’ve been playing Guildlings the past few days, and inspired by Chazzazz I’m playing with selfies.