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noodle-shenaniganery · 4 months

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I think one of the big issues with autism representation is largely that we don’t get that many autistic characters in media. It’s impossible to represent the entire spectrum in one character. And oftentimes, even when we do get representation, it’s the same types of characters over and over again. The spectrum is broad! It’s chaotic! Almost any representation could hypothetically reflect someone’s experiences, so why keep using the same few archetypes repeatedly? There are so many ways an autistic character could be written. Look, here’s some:

- A nonverbal autistic character with the power to manipulate plants who often uses plants to communicate (e.g. grows cacti when upset, dandelions when happy, roses when they like someone/something, orchids when confused, etc.). They also use plants to move around, grab things, point, etc. due to significantly impaired motor control.

- A nonspeaking, physically disabled autistic character with strabismus who is the ‘tech genius’ of the group. They often can’t go on missions themself because of their disability, but are completely fine with providing the rest with the gadgets, advice, and the occasional Dad Joke™️.

- The ghost of an autistic person who keeps trying to make friends with the new residents of their home, but doesn’t understand social rules at all and keeps accidentally scaring people by appearing/saying things without notice. They also stim by yelling, singing, and moving (things) around, which understandably freaks people out.

- A blind, semispeaking autistic teenager whose special interest is music, and their life mostly revolves around music. They mostly speak in song quotes, and are trying to learn how to play as many instruments as possible. They switch between different mobility aids that help them get around (they are dynamically disabled from their Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome), from crutches to wheechairs. They could also try to be in their school’s music club and/or orchestra, while also dealing with high school shenanigans.

- An autistic adult who, after decades of going undiagnosed, is now adjusting to life knowing that they’re not broken, just different. They also have comorbid mental illnesses, partially as a result of their late diagnosis.

There you go. There’s some ideas.

(If anyone uses these, please tag me or let me know, I’d love to read some stories with these.)

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anonymouslydisabled · 1 year

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I'm curious - other autistic people - what/who makes you feel safe?

It could be anything, it could be a show, a comfort item, a type of weather, a texture, a person, a song, literally anything that makes you feel safe and able to be your authentic autistic self. Bonus points if this thing makes you want to unmask/makes you unmask.

For me it's probably my friend Parker! They're also autistic, and it's not that I don't have other autistic friends, but for some reason Parker is the only person I've felt 100% safe and comfortable fully unmasking around and they've said the same to me! Also recess by Melanie Martinez! It's my favorite song for when I need to calm down from sensory overload or anything like that, I find the key, they lyrics, the sound effects, all incredibly soothing!

#actually autistic #autistic teenager #neurodiversity #autistic pride #autism spectrum #autistic culture #autism #asd #autistic positivity #autistic masking #autistic community #autism feels

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notar1ana · 4 months

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As an autistic person this movie makes me feel so seen and understood

#edward scissorhands #Tim Burton #Christmas movies #gothic movies #goth movies #johnny depp #I love this movie sm #he’s literally me #actually autsitic #ASD #autism spectrum disorder #autistic women #autistic teenager

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autisticgirly · 5 months

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definitely got that substance abuse autism

#austic girl #autistic things #autistic teenager #autistic #actually autistic #autism #neurodivergent #neurospicy

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elisbookworld · 3 months

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Listen. I can only speak for myself and not other disabled people. But babying is not helping autistic people. Just because someone has needs that seem familiar to the needs of a toddler doesn't mean they aren't a fully grown adult. And the next person who tries to "comfort" me by saying "don't worry everything's going to be okay uwu" in a baby voice when i tell them im scared to ride the train to stops i haven't seen before will get punched in the face.

Have a nice day.

#actually autistic #autistic queer #autism #autistic girl #autistic teenager

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autisticdreamdrop · 2 years

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autistic system things 6

being a system of autistic kids, teens and adults

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thatkoiboi · 9 months

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Prop comedy

#disaster twins #rottmnt #rottmnt donnie #rottmnt leo #rise of the teenage mutant ninja turtles #unpause rottmnt #rottmnt comic #donatello #leonardo #autistic donnie #save rottmnt

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notemaker · 4 months

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It's not a headcanon if it's the truth.

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oceanfossil · 2 years

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hey. dont cry. 1 million autisms on earth ok?

#maddie moment #highlight reel #autism tag #1k #5k #10k #15k #20k #seriously tho as an autistic teenager when i realize that there are so many autistic adults that have grown up and succeeded #and not in the corporate success way in the personal happiness way #like people who have good support systems and jobs that they genuinely enjoy #it just makes me feel really happy because that means i have hope too #sillies

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sweeneydino · 2 months

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Pov: You're Leo 🫵

Waiting to see a story just about Mikeys manipulating their Leos with Puppy Dog Eyes and all of the brothers trying their hardest not to bend to their will.

The power they possess...

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anonymouslydisabled · 1 year

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I know I haven't been posting a lot lately but I quickly have to say if you're an autistic person who masks - unmask!!! Whenever you can, I know it's not always safe in certain environments and I'm not going to encourage you to put yourself in danger but if there is a situation where it's safe for you to unmask please try to!

When you're autistic self care can be as simple as listening to a podcast on your special interest(s), stimming to your favorite song or video, or literally just smiling in a way that's actually genuine!

In my personal experience putting effort into identifying my situation and unmasking when I can goes a really long way for my mental and emotional health!

TL:DR: Unmasking is great and you should try to prioritize it when you can do so safely!

#autistic teenager #actually autistic #autism spectrum #asd #neurodiversity #unmasking #autistic pride

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notar1ana · 6 months

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There were these two girls in my math class today and I was put into a group project with them. They were actually being nice to me and acting like they wanted to be friends with me. But, they were mean to me in middle school although that was years ago. They also were telling me to add them on Roblox which was a little weird cause a lot of kids our age don’t play Roblox but I still do. So I was wondering if they were being genuine or if they were secretly making fun of me.

#actually autistic #actually autism #autism #autistic women #autistic teenager #ASD #autism spectrum condition #help #social issues #friends #autism spectrum disorder

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autisticgirly · 5 months

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why does masking after being diagnosed take up so much more energy ???

#austic girl #autistic things #autistic #actually autistic #autism #autistic adult #autistic teen #autistic teenager #actually mentally ill #mental health #adhd #neurodivergent #neurospicy

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elisbookworld · 2 months

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My friends can't savely ignore me for more than two minutes because i will draw on their hands, draw on their stuff or go on a random rant about star wars. They knew this when we became friends with me and became friends with me anyway. Bad decision if you ask me tbh

#actually autistic #autistic teenager #autism spectrum disorder #star wars #autistic rambling

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autisticdreamdrop · 2 years

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cat-sithe · 9 months

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i don’t think sugar packets and glass animals are things these boys would canonically collect, i’m just projecting me and my friend’s weird collections onto them.

the dialogue is kinda wonky but i fear i’ll go mad if I stare at this comic for longer than i have already.

#rise of the teenage mutant ninja turtles #rise of the tmnt #unpause rise of the tmnt #save rise of the tmnt #rottmnt #save rottmnt #unpause rottmnt #tmnt #tmnt fanart #rottmnt raph #rottmnt raphael #rottmnt donnie #rottmnt donatello #rottmnt comic #autistic donnie #autistic raph #cat sithe

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