Are we getting to the point of shifts in language where if I call myself #semispeaking people don't think of me as using non speech communication methods the majority of the time?
The ways we talk about the between 100% and 0% speech keeps moving and it's complicated to figure out what people expect from terms
I'm #SemiSpeaking #ActuallyAutistic because I require monotropic flow to organize my thoughts, which is difficult in social situations, and my age-intensified #hyperlexia and #ADHD has made that extra difficult.
Physical socializing is a #polytropic situation. There's environmental inputs, the person talking and my feeling of the person perceiving me. This prevents monotropic focus from forming so I can't organize a sentence.
@tania @CorneliusHecker That sounds like a great idea.
Also, have a look at various hashtags here, like #AAC and maybe #AskingAutistics #SemiSpeaking #ListenToNonSpeakers
Hashtag, cross server intro:
Hi I'm Tuttle. I'm a #nonbinary and #queer #semispeaking #AAC user.
I used to work in #math K-12 education, specifically in actually providing access to education to disabled students. I still care a lot about this but need to participate differently.
My hobbies include #knitting #crochet and other yarn crafts, currently learning #spinning
My interests also include #DisabilityJustice
I am #ActuallyAutistic with chronic #migraine and the #EDS #MCAS #POTS trifecta
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