Had my first 1 to 1 session at the local Autism Hub today. Felt quite positive, obv had homework, one of which was to fill this ADHD screening questionnaire out. I said that although I'm aware I have SOME traits, as our youngest has recently gone through ADHD diagnosis, I didn't feel that I was likely to have it strongly. Now I'm not so sure. Here's my screening form - it's only an indicator, but shit, it's much stronger than I expected.

Edit: forgot the hashtags. #Autistic #adhd #audhd @Autistics #Neurospicy

So someone was asking me recently how to ask for accommodations for their sensory needs without coming across as needy or complaining. So here’s my three-step suggestion: 1/3

#ActuallyAutistic #Autistic #AuDHD #Neurodivergent #Sensory

Idk if anyone wonders why I go on about things, eg actors, no one else is interested in. Or why I’m so interested in the first place. In a word - autism. In another - ADHD. Often when I think it’s due to one, I realise they cross over. Which we know, but they are also distinct. On interests and focus, both are at play.

Like many of us, my inner world is rich. I write about characters and they’re often on my mind. Interest in a real person is maybe just the same. Other favourites include a YouTube duo, a musical or tv show.

Posting to the void… I need to say it somewhere. Hence also the fanblog. I was in the Cats the musical fandom 25 years ago and made a handful of fansites. Twitch communities and the Dan and Phil phandom, plus others. Tumblr can be quite a haven.

Perhaps none of it needs explaining. Just on my mind. The recent frequency healing has me wanting to say more.

#interests #AuDHD #autism #ActuallyAutistic #imagination #hyperfixation #hobbies

Whether you can focus a little, a lot, or none at all, none of that has anything to do with who you are, or your value as a human being.

It’s just something that’s useful occasionally. That's it.

#Neurodivergent #Neurodiversity #AuDHD #ADHD #Acceptance