#autism mention

[furiousgoldfish]

got called 'too sensitive' today because I got offended at this situation:

I was minding my own business when a new roommate asked me where I was this morning, and I said at work. They asked what do I do for work (mind you we were living together for 2 weeks this is the first time they asked what I do), and I explained what I do. They commented on how quickly I got back from work, and I said, yeah, I can only work part-time because I'm chronically tired, and they started to make jokes about it, asking 'haha imagine if you had my job and had to work 8 hours' and I stopped them right there, saying 'I'm not able to earn properly, yes.'

Because it's just shitty to make fun of me for not being physically able to work full time, I already struggle to survive because of that, and this is not a person I know well, or feel comfortable joking around with.

And the conversation should have ended right there, but then they had to go and say 'it could be worse. you could be fully disabled' and I froze because I was not up for 'be grateful it isn't worse' talk and I immediately responded with 'it brings me no comfort to know people are struggling even worse, it only reminds me how painful it is for people to live on this planet' and then they didn't stop there, but went on to say 'I have a cousin that is autistic, she can't work even for an hour or anything, can't even make food for herself, and she'll probably end up living in a facility' and I froze completely there because what the hell. I can't imagine in a thousand years that an autistic person would want to be brought up in such a scenario, to make an otherwise disadvantaged person feel 'grateful that at least they're not autistic'. I can't even fathom bringing this up in a situation that compares one person's disadvantage to another's to point out how one has it worse and to shut the other down. I literally don't even talk about my exhaustion, I only mentioned it to answer a question! How did the situation demand this comparison!

I figured this was disrespectful both to me and to the autistic person who is brought up to be a representation of the 'worst case scenario'. Nobody deserves to be represented like that.

And I got offended. I complained to another roommate and they asked me 'who was insensitive here, you or the other roommate?' and I'm like 'how was I insensitive', and the roommate goes 'you didn't understand that the roommate was only trying to comfort you that it could be worse.'

And now that pissed me off even worse. Would you get upset, both on your own behalf and on the behalf of the autistic person who got brought up, with zero respect to their humanity? Or is this just acceptable behaviour for people? On top of struggling I have to listen how it could be worse, and of course, the fully abled are never brought in on that comparison, it's only to make me feel like I don't have the right to speak when prompted.

#this is like one of those reddit posts #should i add AITA poll #autism mention #tw person denies respect to an autistic person #is this ableism???? #i've never known to navigate these conversations properly #i'm still mad #the nerve to talk to me like that

[xenwarrior5]

You know what I miss? Playing RuneScape.

And I don't mean like, "the grind never ends" or "2-tick teak turbo autism" or even killing king black dragon

I mean like, you bake yourself a chocolate cake, not because it's 3 heals for one inventory slot, but because you've finally gotten your skill high enough to do it

I don't even feel like I'm going to be doing quests because I want to help people, I'm going to be doing quests because it unlocks better skilling opportunities

#autism mention #RuneScape #nostalgia

[storkmuffin]

I'm getting so crushed in my autism spectrum feels right now. I've done things because I promised to do them, even though the face-body signals that even I could read indicated to me that I would be the only one performing in good faith. JAMES PLEASE STOP AAAAA

#james flint #black sails finale #storkmuffin liveblog #autism mention

[therealladylucifer]

A while back, I came across a youtube comment on a video that was at least partially about eugenics. The comment said "I don't support eugenics but I do think the world would be a happier place without disabled people". This troubled me when I saw it. I knew what they meant. I knew that they weren't trying to say that we should kill all disabled people; they were trying to say that they thought the world would be happier without disabilities, which is different. Still, it rubbed me the wrong way, and I couldn't quite define why. I didn't reply to the comment, because I couldn't quite put into words what about it was bothering me. For weeks, it's been haunting me, because I know that there is some truth to it. There are some disabled people who would genuinely be happier without their disabilities, and that's okay. There are people who are happy or neutral about their disabilities, and that's okay, too. And at first, I thought it was the assumption that disabled people must be miserable with their disabilities that bothered me. That was part of it. But finally, after thinking about it for the 500th (hyperbole) time last night, I got it. The thing that bothered me about that comment wasn't just the presumptiousness about disabled lives. It was the fact that the commenter was assuming disabled people would be happier if they conformed to abled standards.

I'm not saying that's not the case for some people, but as someone who is in the process of being diagnosed as autistic and who has a chronic disease, I find myself wishing a lot more often that the world would be easier for me to navigate. By that I mean, I don't necessarily want to be 'normal' by their standards. I want their world to be as easy for me to navigate as if I were normal. So not only is it ableist to assume that all disabled people would be happier without their disabilities, it's ableist to assume that the problem is the disability. The problem is that the world is not built for our disabilities, and abled people would rather dream of a world where they don't have to trouble themselves with us than to actually work on making the world accessible for everyone. So, to that youtube commenter, who do you really think would be happier if the world had no disabilities? People who have disabilities, or people like you?

#long post #opinion post #disabilities #disabled rights #youtube comments #youtube is full of idiots #autism mention #autistic #disabled positivity #actually disabled #abled people can and should reblog #ig they can interact if they want to not like saying they can't would stop them anyways

[somelonelywordmonger]

Advice?

Not sure where to research on Google, as in trusty websites because when I think of information sites for autism, the stupid autism speaks always pops up on the first page. Which indicates how unreliable Google can be when you don’t know shit. So, I am instead coming here. Can someone tell me wheelchair etiquette? Mostly I am curious, is lowering myself (although I technically am short so I don’t see a situation where I would in most cases) rude or is standing over rude? I’m fairly certain it is demeaning to lower my head to the person’s head level, but it also feels weird to technically talk down in terms of height. I really hope this isn’t coming off bad, I genuinely want to be respectful and aware of my mannerisms should I interact with someone using a wheelchair. I know for sure not to touch it or lean on it or push them without asking first and consent, etc. With my autism, I already have a difficult time with certain social situations and mannerisms, but I also know I need to be conscious about my actions and language in more than neurotypical and non-disabled situations. Jesus, I don’t even have the language skills. This is sad and offensive, I am so sorry.

#advice #questions #autism mention #disabled mention #how to be a human

[endgamesyndicate]

I'll never understand why people try to use their autism as an excuse to be awful fucking people😭

And I don't mean legit reasoning. I mean going as far to call people gut fuckers and pedophiles over proship opinions or lack thereof, of anything. And then say "OH I DONT GET SOCIAL CUES SORRY" like. Bruv. THERE IS NO CUE BEHIND "I DONT KNOW WHAT PROSHIP IS". No indicator no NOTHING BRO that statement is what the FUCK it is !!!

As far as crying that an old friend group doxxed you because you did the same exact thing to them you did to the friend group and hid it as "being mental".

Yall are gross I'm so frrrrrr.

#autism mention #proship #anti anti #g0re cw #pedophillia mention #also connor/nyasty/rev if youre seeing this nobody gives enough fucks abt you to watch you from DCC #BUT im pretty confident that shitstain isnt online anymore si

[stupidjewishwhiteboy]

I liked the Menu but one thing that I took from it that I haven’t seen anyone else commenting on is that it seems like Tyler was pretty explicitly coded to be a sociopath (he legitimately doesn’t care that he and everyone else are going to die, he just wants to have The Experience) but also it kinda seems like he’s a little bit autism-coded (or at least his behaviors around food seemed similar to how I’ve seen autistic people on Tumblr describe their special interests or their resonances with other fictional characters who are socially awkward and really really into a thing) and that seems a bit....problematic? I dunno, I may be talking out of my ass as I am neither a sociopath nor autistic (as far as I know)

#the menu #sociopathy #autism mention #now that I think about it #making a sociopathic character ring neurodivergent #is probably a common issue #it just really jumped out to me while watching the movie

[xerneas-and-silvally-truther]

General Headcanons for the Heros/Partners of MD! (long)

Rescue Team

Hero: M!Eevee named Lunit, age 17. Despite appearing cold and calculating, he tends to drop this facade as someone with a very juvenile sense of humor.

Although he has earned this appearance for a reason, during rescues he hardly reacts to even the most dire of circumstances.

During his early days at Pokemon Square, many of the civilians had some misgivings of Lunit due to this cold disposition. But he slowly but surely won them over. Not that he was ever trying.

Partner: M!Chikorita named Aeroc, Age 20. Compared to his cold and calculating comrade, Aeroc's high octane nature causes him to stand out

While Lunit could be considered the brains, Aeroc is without a doubt, the brawns.

Outside of rescues, Aeroc has a strange tendency to wander into the Square in the middle of the night, drop several apples, and walk away. He denies these occurrences.

Explorers

Hero: F!Vulpix named Myth, probably aged 14-16. Fairly quiet outside of guild affairs, it can be hard to get her talking. Once she gets talking though, her brain to mouth filter has a tendency to get turned off, leaving the other people open to her, at times, scathing criticisim.

But overall, shes very kind and willing to risk life and limb for pokemon she never met.

She has severe thalassophobia. Shes fine with water in general, but deep water, especially oceans, leaves her recoiling with fear.

When she was found by Renn, she had a shard of a fire stone attatched to her neck, and scars around said neck.

Her thalassophobia combined with her general recklessness draws the concern of her guildmates and Treasure Town has a whole.

Has undiagnosed autisim.

Partner: MtF!Shinx named Renn, aged 15. To say shes timid would be rather an understatement.

Her parents were very... questionable pokemon at best, suddenly abandoning Renn not withstanding.

After her parents left, her already timid disposition was turned up to a unhealthy degree. Her rare visits to Treasure Town with her parents stopped, drawing the concerns of the residents, especially Kangaskhan.

Kangaskhan later found her on the streets, attempting to steal from the Kelceon brothers to get by. Kangaskhan ended up as Renn's adoptive mother.

Kangaskhan's late wife ended up being the primary inspiriation for Renn to become a explorer.

Diagnosed with social anxiety disorder.

Gates (i have not played so please bare with me)

Hero: M!Snivy named Erwin, aged 21. Erwin led a fairly aimless life as a freelance construction worker prior going to the pokemon world.

Hes a jokester at heart, never missing an opportunity for a lame pun.

Despite this, Erwin does stop the joking when its in poor taste.

Has a flirtatious streak, which comes out fullblast towards Umbreon and eventually Keldeo, Espeon finds this amusing.

Partner: M!Axew named Marthis, Age 24.

Never really had friends growing up and generally lived in poverty.

His poverty ridden early years was a major inspiration to build paradise.

He was also never very good at managing funds, often giving the last of it to people who he deems needs it more. He gets better at this after meeting Erwin.

Super

Hero: FtM!Fennekin named Eberen, aged 14. Despite his sharp tongue he has a heart of gold deep down.

He's not shy to criticize others, but also is equally blunt with his praises.

He has a general thirst for learning, due to his lack of knowledge.

(SPOILERS) He doesnt think of himself as a child due to fighting the war against Dark Matter. This carried over when he lost his memories.

Partner:M!Treeko named Markos. aged 13. Despite their hyperactivity, they actually are very level headed, and can develop strategies on the fly.

Took awhile to be diagnosed with autisim and ADHD.

If you asked him, if he stands still at all he will spontaneously combust and die instantly.

After becoming friends with Eberen, he became far more thoughtful, although still immensely hyperactive.

#headcanon #pokemon mystery dungeon #minor spoilers for gates to infinity #thalassophobia mention #autism mention #anxiety mention #transgender character

[fernandothefox]

I love to think of like a Sith who was just, born a Sith right, and the force is like intruding thoughts, like "that is a weakness, use it to hurt them emotionally!" Or "Take your lightsaber and kill them! Becuase you can!" And the Sith user is like "why? Why would I do that? What's the point?" Becuase thats how I deal with my intruding thoughts.

I'm Autistic and also extremely empathetic, so every time I have a thought of like "turn your car and cause a car wreck" when I drive, I just think, "Why would I do that? In what way would that benefit me? And that would hurt a lot of people, which isn't my goal?" And it works for me because I won't do as ordered unless I understand why I have to do it.

Like my intrusive thoughts don't scare me because they have no power over me, and I don't care about the opinion of my thoughts. Anyways, I feel like this would be a fun dynamic to read about, an Autistic Sith who ends up doing good things because they won't do as the Dark Side suggests without a good reason

#just my thoughts #i feel like it would be fun to read #like the dark side is just bad thoughts and there are techniques you can use to deal with thsm #autism mention #actually autistic #sith #star wars #writing prompt #anyone can use this prompt and write something #i would 100% love that #jedi #star wars prompt

[daniilzsn]

I know you can have different blogs on tumblr, maybe one day I'll organise them by content so my tl isn't just random reblogs + I have a lot of private reblogs that qre good posts but are unrelated from eachother

plus it fits into my autism agenda of sorting things into groups, maybe I could habe a blog on autism, a blog on my interests like games and have this as a general blog

or just use this one forever, cuz that is work and i don't feel like working

#new to tumblr #blogs #idk what im doing #its ok tho #we chillin #autism #autism mention

[ka3l]

#comics #artists on tumblr #autism awareness month #actuallyautistic #self diagnosed autism #epilepsy #seizures #aspergers mention

[ftxfagula]

Being in your twenties is just

Have I eaten today? Do I have autism? I want a new job. Am I dehydrated? God, I want top surgery so bad. Where's my birth certificate? Oh it's nice out today! Should I get high tonight? I'm so hungry. I'm so sad. Do my friends hate me? I need a nap. I'd be so much hotter without tits.

#transgender #top surgery #weed mention #autism

[psychiatricwarfare]

our autism isnt professionally diagnosed and it definitely wasnt self diagnosed either, but a secret third thing :)

#fungal spores #actually autistic #autism #asd #the secret is that multiple medical professionals have told us that we fit the bill for level 1 autism perfectly but refuse to diagnose us #because we dont 'look' autistic... despite that literally being mentioned as a possibility in level 1 autism.........

[dandelion-roots]

yosano-san was supposed to be taking the afternoon off...

[id in alt]

#bsd #bsd dazai #dazai osamu #bungou stray dogs #bsd fanart #trans dazai #yosano akiko #bsd yosano #its a fine tuesday (going on wednesday) to trans your blorbos! #i say as if i dont have several pages of trans dazai in my sketchbook already jkdjksjdkjd #decided to ink one of them digitally as an exercise in purely having fun instead of futzing for an hour w colour and stuff #remember that self indulgent behaviour i mentioned earlier? #this is it #anyway all of u trans dazai enjoyers- enjoy! this one's for us #i wanna draw more autism next... ranpo san save me ranpo san. ranpo san save me /reference

[solitesse]

Shoutout to Haikyuu!! for showing the diversity of the autism spectrum!

We have :

Ushijima "I have no idea of what’s going on" Wakatoshi

Kageyama "I can’t read social cues & it pisses me off" Tobio

Sakusa "Don’t you dare touch me" Kiyoomi

Akaashi "I felt overwhelmed and anxious so I made some very specific lists to feel better" Keiji

Kozume "I was just looking for Pokémon Tier Lists online and ended up not eating, drinking or sleeping for the last 24 hours" Kenma

Kita "Do not disturb my routine under any circumstances" Shinsuke (+ bonus point for the "crackly" jacket)

#honorable mention to bokuto koutaro for having both autism&adhd!! #yeah they just like me fr #haikyuu headcanons #ushijima wakatoshi #kageyama tobio #akaashi keiji #sakusa kiyoomi #kozume kenma #kita shinsuke #they're all autistic bc i said so #tsukki could also be in it

[angelboybreakdowns]

just. ugh. youll say “i am experiencing something that is a literal textbook symptom of the disorder i have” and nts will tell you youre making it up and its obviously not a real thing

#‘being anxious about school isnt a symptom of gad’ oh sure yeah not like its. yknow. LITERALLY LISTED AS A SYMPTOM IN THE DSM-5 #living with nts is just. so fucking exhausting #you mention anything they havent personally experienced and they think its somehow impossible #actually autistic #autism #autistic #neurodivergent #adhd #actually neurodivergent #autism/adhd #actuallyautistic #actually adhd #neurodivergence #generalized anxiety disorder