#autistic resources

[awetistic-things]

hello :)

i was wondering if you had any good resources or advice for how to figuring out if im autistic?

ive done research on my own but i wanted to see if you have any advice or anything

hi!

these are some of the articles i used when i just started researching about autism. i suggest looking up more sources and articles, but i do believe this is a good area to start :)

social interaction: https://www.autismtalkclub.com/what-is-social-interaction-in-autism

masking: https://www.healthline.com/health/autism/autism-masking#who-masks

stimming: https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-is-stimming-in-autism-260034

meltdowns: https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-is-an-autistic-meltdown-260154

special interests: https://www.theautismgroup.org.uk/whats-so-special-about-special-interests/?cn-reloaded=1

feel free to dm me!

#autism #autistic #actually autistic #asd #autism spectrum disorder #autistic things #on the spectrum #autistic problems #autism problems #autism resources #autistic resources

[organized-chaotic-disaster]

Hey I’ve been thinking about this for a while, does anyone know of any apps that are good as communication aids, particularly for autism?

If I’m really overwhelmed I tend to freeze and my mind goes blank, kind of like a computer going “nope” if it’s overheating or something, and in those moments I find it really hard to communicate, so I’ve been thinking it’d be useful to have something to communicate with during those moments

Thing is, I don’t want something physical, because it’d be just another thing I need to carry around, and I’d worry about losing it, but I always have my phone on me anyway, so having it on there would be really helpful

I’ve seen a few apps for children, but that’s not really what I’m looking for 😅

If worse comes to worse I’ll figure out alternatives but I wanted to know if there was something out there I wasn’t aware of!!

#autism #actuallyautistic #actually autistic #neurodivergent #neurodivergency #neurodivergence #autistic resources #autism resources #idk what to tag this oop #if this is considered spam in any of these tags I’ll remove them 🙏🏻 #I just legit don’t know if there’s tags for stuff like this LOL

[inukagome15]

Really hoping that this gets to someone who might be able to point me in the right direction.

For meltdowns, sensory overloads, being nonverbal, are there scripts you can show other people who may not know what is going on but are around and trying to help? I seem to recall there being an app or something that I saw floating around here on tumblr but I don’t remember what it’s called.

Could really use this or any other resources if folks have them.

#autism #autistic resources

[mokeonn]

"But if college was free, then people would abuse that and get useless degrees" hell yeah I would! If I could go to college without debt I would make it my job to get a degree in every little thing that interested me. I'd get a doctorate in film studies. I'd have a bachelor's degree for every science I like. I'd try to learn at least 5 languages with varying results. I would learn something "useful" like coding and then follow it up with a ""useless"" degree like art history. I'd be the world record speed run holder for getting every degree possible.

But I can't afford college without going into massive debt, so instead I spent the last 5 years trying to figure out what I am passionate enough about to consider going into debt over, because unfortunately being passionate about everything is extremely expensive to pursue.

#simon says #i love learning so much and I hate the USA's college debt system #once they make that shit free I will be unstoppable #this topic sprung up because I had the idea that im very academic and annoyingly analytical that I might as well get a degree in it #because without a degree you just seem like an autistic asshole #but with a degree? then you look like a CREDIBLE autistic asshole #don't worry I will still learn but I still want that funky piece of paper to tell everyone I learnt it #also there's some things that are VERY difficult to learn #like I would love to persue this topic further but unfortunately I would need help with that #also before you say 'try taking [blank] classes instead! it's less expensive than a degree!' im broke #my only learning resource is the library sorry about that #also this is not the post to give me unwarranted financial advice #finances are one of the topics I DO NOT care about and I WILL NOT listen to a word you say

[chronicsymptomsyndrome]

“alt text for more info” “turn on cations for more info” no actually this is not where more info goes. These have a very distinct purpose. There are plenty of other places for more info. If you’re going to make your post inaccessible, the least you could do is not use accessibility tools at your own leisure for whatever purpose you see fit.

#disability accessibility #accessibility #vision impaired #hearing impaired #hard of hearing #physical disability #sensory disability #disability accommodations #disability representation #disability advocacy #equitability #neurodiversity #adhd autistic #disabled things #alt text #captioning #subtitles #disability resources #accessibility tools

[my-autism-adhd-blog]

@adamfare1996

#autism #actually autistic #autism research #autism resources #why can’t we get the resources we really need? #it looks like all the sources and research are more focused on kids than adults #that’s not fair imo #feel free to reblog/share #source: X @adamfare1996

[bunnydevs]

Hello! I made these this morning and thought I'd share. You can print these or use them as inspiration for your bullet journal-- whatever works for you. I made one daily cleaning checklist with suggestions and one without. Enjoy :0

I originally made these for myself (since it's easier to remember if I have something I have to physically "check" off) but realized it wouldn't hurt to share.

#filed under: resources #filed under: printables #printables #productivity #routine #productivityboost #100 days of productivity #studyblr #adhd #actually adhd #autism #actually autistic #actually mentally ill #autistic adult #neurodivergent #actually neurodivergent #studyspo #studying #study motivation #checklist #resources #life hack #helpful #useful stuff #bujo #bullet journal #bujo spread

[orion-my-rion]

i cannot keep quiet about this anymore.

if you're in the US or Canada and interested in learning a language using a free app please get a library card and download MANGO. it's very good and extremely free with a library card (there are many public libraries and universities using the service, so make an account and use the search feature here to find out if there's one near you).

mango currently has 72 available languages and dialects (that's right! different courses for french or canadian french! spanish or latam spanish!). it's set up basically like an audiobook with text. the idea is that the narrator explains the words while you read, and you repeat after them or say the translation out loud when prompted. there's a daily review where you go through flashcards. you can also use the flashcards at your leisure and create your own. at the end of each chapter there's a listening comprehension quiz and a reading comprehension quiz. i cannot emphasize how effective this all is. and it's free with a card.

if you're not in the US or Canada and/or looking for something more like duolingo (don't use duolingo btw tldr they fired translators and replaced them with "ai"), then try BUSUU! it only has 14 languages atm but the lessons are really descriptive and effective. it also has a feature where you can correct other people's open-ended speaking/typing exercises. you set your fluent languages, and exercises by people learning those languages will appear in your feed for you to correct. you can even add others as friends! and, much like duolingo, it has a streak and leaderboard system for you to strive for, minus the guilt-tripping owl.

busuu is free (you watch ads to unlock lessons and they're all skippable after like five seconds), although it also has paid premium/plus versions (i don't use the paid version—the language courses are available for free, and the ad system is Really unobtrusive).

so that's my wisdom for the day. mango and busuu. please check them out :)

#languages #language learning #mango languages #busuu #duolingo #<- in case people are using this tag to search for alternatives #this feels like a sponsor thing. it's not. i'm just autistic about language resources #i had to make a post about this bc my family and friends are tired of hearing about it LOL #orion originals

[protosstar]

having lyrics addressing how mental health is just completely dismissed coupled with all that religious imagery in the staging hits incredibly hard when the cultural mindset in serbia is one of "mental illness isnt real you just need to go to church"

#eurovision #in corpore sano #when i told one of my closest friends about my autism diagnosis her response was #'autism doesnt exist in serbia because we tell ppl to go to church and god helps fix their psyche' #and that 'in the west its different because they dont trust god' #if you have a problem that isnt physical it just means u arent believing in god hard enough #and with how few mental health resources are even available faith kinda does become the only solution #like i shit on england a lot but as an autistic person with adhd and anxiety im SO GLAD i only lived in belgrade for a few years #quasigh

[jamiebluewind]

Looking for book suggestions and resources for autistic adults, ESPECIALLY about what to do if diagnosed as an adult (I'm also nonbinary and afab if that helps). I'm overwhelmed by everything out there and it's hard to sort through what's good solid information, what's outdated, and what to stay away from (I've already been told to avoid Autism Speaks).

I've only had my official diagnosis two days. It's kind of wild to learn that things I attributed to my ADHD, PTSD, generalized anxiety, and depression were just... autism. Like, learning about autistic burnout and meltdown is making a lot of things make more sense. I want to learn more about autism so much (and maybe learn some new coping techniques?), but I keep hitting wall after wall of bad information and ableism. I know I'm probably just screaming into the void and hoping the void answers back, but I gotta try.

#bluewind talks #asd #autism #autism spectrum disorder #asd help #autism help #book recommendations #adhd #neurodivergence #autism resources #actually autistic

[psychhound]

disability & mental health resources for gamers

hey all! so my day job is that i'm a social worker for neurodivergent people, and my (very awesome) boss asked me to put together a list of resources for our clients about gaming. this list focuses on video games, not TTRPGs, but i still wanted to share it here since there's so much overlap between our communities!

spreading this list is much appreciated. i am a game lover to the end but there is a lot of work our community needs to do for it to be as accessible, positive, and supportive as possible! you never know who might benefit from something on this list

resource list:

Games for Change - an organization that aims to promote a better world through gaming. Includes a curated list of games (with an accessibility features search) that promote growth or better mental health, or are disability accessible

Take This - decreasing stigma and increasing understanding, support, and resources for mental health in the gaming world. Includes mental health resources and consulting

Dager System - a disability in gaming journalism site that does educational videos, accessibility reviews, and has a searchable accessibility database (acquired "can I play that")

Taming Gaming (/ The Family Gaming Database) - an online searchable database designed to help parents and caregivers navigate good games for their kids. Includes curated lists of games for lots of different categories, including emotions and themes

Disability accessible game lists

Mental health game lists

Autism friendly games

AbleGamers - a charity making video games more accessible to the disability community. Includes consulting and adaptive technologies

Autistica Play - a branch of Autistica that aims to make video games more accessible to autistic people and educate game designers about autism

Autistic Gaming Initiative - streamers who raise funds for autistic led advocacy groups

Spectrum Gaming - an online / discord based community and advocacy group to unite autistic youth in gaming. lead by an autistic adult, but run by the autistic youth themselves

if people know of more, or know of orgs that focus on other disabilities (i mainly work with autistic people) please feel free to shoot them my way so i can update the list! using games to improve our lives and our world is a big passion of mine so i always appreciate learning about cool initiatives out there!

#video games #mental health #actually autistic #actually disabled #disability resources #autism #mental illness #disability #gaming

[t4transsexual]

15 year old google psychologist on tiktok: you HAVE to be PROFESSIONALLY DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM or else youre a FAKER whos STEALING RESOURCES from ACTUAL PEOPLE WITH AUTISM

psychiatrist: you dont act autistic. ok well i guess you acted autistic as a kid but not now so clearly something changed. whats masking?

psychiatrist: you experience a lot of traits of autism but you made eye contact with me for a bit so you cant be autistic

psychiatrist: you cant be autistic because youre too smart

psychiatrist: well you experience profound symptoms of autism but your brothers already diagnosed with autism and thats not possible for you both to be

psychiatrist: ok you seem autistic however youre a teenage girl. have you considered you might have borderline personality disorder/bipolar disorder instead?

*also when you get diagnosed*

psychiatrist: i cant advocate for your disabling ptsd to the government, i can only do autism. yes i know your autism isnt the actual problem here but have you considered that youre just being autistic about it?

psychiatrist: i cant write a letter of recommendation for gender affirming care because youre autistic. yes i know you work a full time job and live independently but youre not capable of making these decisions

psychiatrist: *doesnt try to treat/talk about anything but the autism*

the 15 year old again: i know you SAID youre diagnosed with autism but i dont believe you because anyone can say that, so im going to continue to harrass you about it anyway

#personal thing bc like #dont get diagnosed w autism unless you have to #its not worth it #there are no resources unless youre in school or need disability #autism #actually autistic #autistic #neurodivergent

[faviconuploader]

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[askanautistic]

Meltdown/shutdown resource.

I wrote this years ago, and thought I'd repost it as a standalone post instead of an answer to a question. I've included a few updates. This can be used to create your own 'pick 'n' mix' of instructions, to help you notice or to help others to notice signs that you are beginning to get overwhelmed, the reasons why you might be becoming overwhelmed, or that you are in a state of shutdown/meltdown, and to know what to do and what not to do. Some suggestions might be repeated and seem contradictory (because one person might need to be left alone when becoming overwhelmed and someone else might need reassurance). You can also add in anything else you think of if creating your own resource, as this isn't an exhaustive list.

I might struggle with: - being too hot/cold. - noisy environments. - sudden noises. - bright lights. - too much visual input or movement (busy/chaotic environments). - too much social interaction. - unexpected events. - changes to plans. - Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria.

Signs to look out for: - I may become irritable. - I may become withdrawn/quieter than usual. - I may stim more or less than usual, or differently [you could be specific about this, explainng the exact stims to look out for if any]. - I may become (more) aversive to touch (than usual). - I may seem ‘sulky’ or ‘whiney’. - I may act more ‘childish’ (than usual). - I may become restless or more fidgety (than usual). - I may ‘huff’ and sigh a lot. - I may become uncooperative. - I may cover my ears/close my eyes/turn away. - I might become physically aggressive. - I might become verbally aggressive. - I might scream/shout/cry. - I might become nonspeaking (or less able to speak). - I might not be able to move independently. - I may seem anxious/panicked. - I may exhibit a flat effect. - I might bolt. - I might keep going to the toilet.

Don’t: - Panic, or get angry or upset. - Touch me. - Leave me by myself. - Talk too loudly. - Talk to me. - Ask open questions. - Stop me from stimming or stop my sensory seeking behaviours. - Prevent me from avoiding sensory stimulus. - Involve other people. - Box me in/block exits.

Do:  - Keep me safe. - Talk to me. - Reassure me. - Leave me alone. - Offer a quiet and private space. - Give me something to drink and a snack (without asking). - Explain where we are going (or what you are going to do). - Ask closed questions (questions requiring yes or no answers, or give me limited options to choose from). - Gently guide me away from crowded or noisy areas. - Remind me to use/Give me my headphones/earplugs/sunglasses. - Remind me to use my/give me my stim tools. - Help me to keep warm or to cool down. - (Ask if I would like you to) hold my hand tightly/hug me tightly (apply deep pressure). - Use AAC (use specifics: tell them what kind of communication you prefer and if you need them to find an app on your phone, tell them which one - you could even include the icon for it). I hope this is helpful to people. Ben Tip jar.

#meltdowns #shutdowns #actually autistic #resources #meltdown resource #shutdown resource #askanautistic

[kelpk0re]

Autistics and Task Switching ♾️

hello here’s a really good resource explaining task switching for autistic ppl and how hard/painful it can be !!

my partner was having a hard time understanding why i get so upset when we’re hanging out (but doing different things) and he interrupts what i’m doing to show me something on his phone. i was having a hard time explaining my emotions/feelings to him until i came upon this article!

#actually autistic #autistic #disabled #autist #asd #autism #autism spectrum disorder #task switching #audhd #asd resource #resource #autism task switching

[haruharuz]

Dump & Go meals are probably going to be some of the easiest meals for people who struggle with depression, anxiety, or other types of disabilities.

If you're preparing for surgery, giving birth, or just feel exhausted all the time please look into them.

There's a few different types of dump and go meals.

Instant pot : VERY fast and efficient, you typically throw shit in there with MINIMAL work and press a few buttons and wait.

Crock pot: SLOW. Very slow. Your food will take hours to be ready so if you're going to be at home all day, throw it in there in the morning and it'll be done for dinner. For breakfast and lunch you can have easy meals like premade lunchables or sandwiches.

Pan: You throw everything on a big sheet pan and into the oven! Less dishes, simple and easy to do.

Stove: This one requires the most ACTIVE cooking. You'll need to stir/add/etc occasionally to check on it. Unlike the others where you practically add a couple things and walk away.

This also promotes eating at home and EATING in general. I'm no stranger to forgetting to eat for an entire day and then not eating only because I didn't have enough spoons to cook.

"Okay but how do I find them?" Go online, whether tiktok, youtube, or google and look up instant pot recipes, crock pot recipes, dump & go recipes, and freezer meal recipes.

MAKE SURE you thaw these out in the fridge! Every night before bed just pull one out and put it in the fridge :)

Edit: I will also make note! You can often find freezer meals that work WONDERFULLY ! An example is pre seasoning + cutting some chicken, potatoes, and broccoli. Label it CLEARLY with directions !

That means you can freeze a batch of 15+ dinners/lunches AT ONCE and then not have to panic about cooking. If you’re a rice lover like myself you can buy a small rice cooker and turn it on while the other pot goes and that’s IT that’s all it takes for healthy yummy dinner

#actually adhd #actually mentally ill #resources #actually autistic #mental health #adhd #adhd tips