Whelp.Jan 6, 2025
Her words were a stark reminder of the pervasive #ableism that permeates our society. I retreated inward, the sting of her words lingering. It was time to explore a question I'd been pondering for years: #AmIAutistic ?
Grandpa DonJun 14, 2023
#ActuallyAutistic
#AmIAutistic
Does anyone else count everything? I mean EVERYTHING! If i dig a hole I count the shovelfuls of dirt. If I pitchfork brush, straw, leaves etc into a pile I count the forkfulls. Shovelling snow? Count! Washing dishes I count the pieces of silverware. I count how many seconds it takes to fill the cat water bowl on the porch. I am The Count in Sesame Street.
Show threadGrandpa DonJun 14, 2023

@doggle @actuallyautistic @actuallyadhd

I should start a hashtag #AmIAutistic
I stumbled upon this topic and followed, keep seeing discussions that are me to a "t." But I'm not only not "late-diagnosed;" I'm not diagnosed, and have no idea how I could be. It is tantalizing, somewhat reassuring to see others have similar traits and quirks, things that I feel are just the way I am, will never change, and will continue to be criticised for until I die.

Show threadAutistic Book ClubDec 10, 2022
@thekimmy @LivaBattleangel
If I may suggest a couple more?
‘But You Don’t Look Autistic At All’ by Bianca Toeps goes through the DSM criteria for Autism from an #Autistic POV plus lots of relatable stories as well.
Also, ‘Ten Steps to Nanette’ by Hannah Gadsby & ‘A Kind Of Spark’ by Elle McNicoll
#AmIAutistic #ActuallyAutistic
Show threadAutistic Book ClubDec 4, 2022
@autismsupsoc @konrad What an excellent thread! 🙌🧵
Thank-you @autismsupsoc for being so diligent, this is incredibly helpful for the ‘Am I Autistic!?’ people. 💗
#AmIAutistic