live with dailies and 'hunt down a sword i've been after for years' type of day.

drops enabled, mic disabled. come lurk if you'd like!
https://www.twitch.tv/slayenthar

#streaming #twitch #worldofwarcraft #dailies #draenei #selectivemutism

I wish 'selective mutism' had a different name. The selective part seems to imply that there is choice in the matter. There is a massive difference between choosing not to speak and wanting to speak but struggling to form words or say anything.

#ActuallyAutistc #selectivemutism @actuallyautistic

My youngest appears to have selective mutism. She often goes silent when she's hungry or emotionally distraught. Does anybody have suggestions as to some good resources for basic signing? I could also use some suggestions as to which signs are the most useful to learn. I'm thinking that if I can learn some, I can teach her as well, and it will really smooth things out when she's unable to speak.

#SelectiveMutism
#autism
#SignLanguage

Part memoir, part guide, it offers insight not just for those with SM, but for the parents, teachers, counselors, and friends who walk beside them.

A Quiet Leader, by Marie Drury

FREE until May 1st!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F6LVPZ7X

#Memoir #selectivemutismawareness #selectivemutism

#selectivemutism question: I remember reading that the community seems to prefer reserving the term "nonverbal" for people who can't speak ever, and that a different term should be used when someone temporarily looses the ability to speak but will presumably get it back later.

Ex. Instead of saying "I went nonverbal last night" or "I had a nonverbal episode" What should I be saying instead?

hello there 🧡

i'm new to fandom.ink but i've been around the fediverse for a while now.

i am a #fandom old, but mostly keep to myself. i've been missing IRL fandom connections and i hope that i can make some new pocket fandom friends here.

i am a #DisabledArtist , with #ChronicIllness #Dyslexia and #SelectiveMutism

my forever fandoms are #DoctorWho and #FFVII and #solarpunk but i read pretty broadly.

i also do #knitting and am pretty good at #gardening

#fanart #MastoArt #introduction

The main character in the book I'm writing has selective mutism.

In order to write much of her character, I just took my personal experiences and feelings, jacked them up to eleven, and did a little research to confirm things.

I don't have #selectivemutism but in the mornings I feel like I'm on the edge of it.

This morning I stumbled across the /r/selectivemutism subreddit and am kind-of blown away by how close my assumptions are to people's lived experiences.

#mutism #writing

The first run of the #CommCards are in!

I'm beyond excited to have the physical version available at last. There are some small issues with them (which I mentioned recently) but they'll be fixed for next time.

These initial ten are going to locals, but future runs will be on a grander scale. They'll be in the neighborhood of $30 with no alterations, and around $40 for customizations/extras.

As ever, let me know what y'all think!
#SelectiveMutism #nonverbal
#neurodivergent #ActuallyAutistic