Show threadADHDel-DRAFT-v10-final (2).docNov 23, 2022
@autisticrealms always use hashtags like #PMLD / #PIMD. Mastodon searches on hashtags rather than algorithms. Looks like #PIMD might return some results.
Show threadAutisticRealmsNov 23, 2022

@brainpilgrim yes I didn't think I could go that wrong but equally it is bizarre considering the news is saying how many people are here.....
I guess some #actuallyautistic people are able to advocate for themselves and are joining for social reasons then may be carers / parents / teachers / charities for those with #PMLD, #PIMD will probably join on here soon too.....maybe?

https://absolutelymaybe.plos.org/2022/11/13/mapping-the-mastodon-migration-is-it-a-one-way-trip-or-an-each-way-bet-for-science-twitter/

Mapping the Mastodon Migration: Is It a One-Way Trip or an Each-Way Bet for Science Twitter? - Absolutely Maybe

Like many people, I opened a Mastodon account on the weekend the Musk era began on Twitter. This post picks up from…

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Show threadAutisticRealmsNov 23, 2022
@brainpilgrim I have just put out a tweet on twitter, i wasn't sure how it worked here as i know this server neurodifferent is about neurodivergence so didn't know if i needed to join another server to connect with those talking about #PMLD, #PIMD or whether they all join up ?
Show threadAutisticRealmsNov 23, 2022
@brainpilgrim I am more than shocked and saddened - that is a whole population of people 😠
I taught those with PMLD and PIMD for 20 years, that is what inspired my blog #languagematters
https://www.autisticrealms.com/post/a-reflection-on-the-use-of-the-word-profound-in-relation-to-those-with-pmld-pimd
#profoundmultiplelearningdisabilities, #PMLD, #profoundintellectualmultipledisabilities, #PIMD
'Profound' in relation to those with PMLD / PIMD

For these children with the most complex, profound intellectual and multiple disabilities there was never a need for any words between us at all, there was just a deep understanding and a connection between us as two individuals (and lots of sensory play!).

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AutisticRealmsNov 23, 2022
Article - 'Profound autism does not exist' There are autistic individuals with specific profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (#pmld, #PIMD)
https://www.autisticrealms.com/post/a-reflection-on-the-use-of-the-word-profound-in-relation-to-autistic-individuals
#autism, #actuallyautistic, #teaching, #SEND, #PMLD, #PIMD
'Profound autism' does not exist - rather there are autistic individuals with PMLD / PIMD

I would advocate that those described as having ‘profound autism’ are actually autistic individuals WITH profound and intellectual multiple disabilities. Everyone is an individual regardless of neurotype, everyone has their own specific needs. For Autistic people with profound intellectual and multiple difficulties these needs are highly complex and may require constant high level of care and support.

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AutisticRealmsNov 23, 2022
PMLD / PIMD article - importance of relationships and connections - not words
https://www.autisticrealms.com/post/a-reflection-on-the-use-of-the-word-profound-in-relation-to-those-with-pmld-pimd
#PMLD, #PIMD, #relationships , #teaching, #SEND , #SENteaching
'Profound' in relation to those with PMLD / PIMD

For these children with the most complex, profound intellectual and multiple disabilities there was never a need for any words between us at all, there was just a deep understanding and a connection between us as two individuals (and lots of sensory play!).

Autisticrealms