Autistic Book ClubOkay, so, whilst I'm still figuring all this out, if I do something incorrectly with tagging or trigger warning, please let me know (as it is different from other platforms, not just functionally, but culture-wise, too).
QueerlyAutistic
- 374 Followers
- 32 Following
- 18 Posts
30. Autistic. Queer. Fat. Fangirl. Author of 'Queerly Autistic: The Ultimate Guide for LGBTQIA+ Teens on the Spectrum'.
@Pxrpleberry @actuallyautistic Hey 👋 I want to create a list of groups ppl can join for the #AutisticCommunity to help us find a sense of belonging 💗
I run an international Zoom #BookClub which you would be welcome to join; we use the ‘Book Club’ part as the social scaffolding and it gives us a point of connection but we spend 90% of the time talking about Autism ao it doesn’t matter if you’ve read the book or not!
It’s free and everyone is #ActuallyAutistic incl. me!
I run an international Zoom #BookClub which you would be welcome to join; we use the ‘Book Club’ part as the social scaffolding and it gives us a point of connection but we spend 90% of the time talking about Autism ao it doesn’t matter if you’ve read the book or not!
It’s free and everyone is #ActuallyAutistic incl. me!
I've been off work sick for almost a week. Not with covid. Not with the flu. But with a cold.
I've never experienced a cold this badly before - I've always been terrible at being ill, but could generally work through a cold (working from home, that is).
But this? I've been in bed for nearly a week.
The difference between now, and before, is that I had #covid a few months ago.
Mask, everyone. Be careful. Please. My immune system is utterly, utterly fucked. Don't do this to yourself.
Dr Becci Quirky Brain CoachI'm not aware of scientific work on this but it's my own experience that too much #masking and working too hard makes me vulnerable to infections.
I had a cold and had two important work deliverables to do. I was the only person who could do them, and I didn't want to disappoint. I also only thought I had a cold. I tested negative for COVID loads of days in a row, too...and thought I was feeling a little better.
However, I had to mask a lot and really force myself to work hard and concentrate - under deadlines too.
As soon as I began to relax for the first time in over a week yesterday: a huge fever developed.
I'm not after any sympathy. I'm cuddling my animals, who maintain a constant vigil.
I am curious to know how common this experience is for anyone masking #neurodivergent conditions, however. I'd also love to know if there is any scientific literature on this phenomenon for a range of brains.
Does this happen to you and why do you think it happens?
#ADHD #Autism #AuDHD #ActuallyAutistic #AskingADHD #AskingAutistics #Neurodivergent #Masking
I'm a reference check (the reference being my employer, so that should be safe) and a credit check (which SHOULD be okay, but I've never had to have one before, so of course I'm panicking) away from moving out of the family home and into my first ever flat in the new year 😱 😭
Burn This Dyspho Out 🐺Hey friends,
I'm so sorry to ask but I'd really need help. I gotta buy an anti-choking pillow due to my nocturnal epilepsy, because my fiancee has to stay awake to look after me. It costs 100€ with two washable pillowcases.
Also I'd like to get back to karate (180€) in January, maybe it could slow down the neurodegenerative disease I probably have and it's my childhood dream, I wish I could make it happen before it's too late.
Any help matters, thank you.
Please boost
There's a lot of conversations going on about what is included under the umbrella of #neurodiversity that I don't necessarily feel qualified to comment on, but I will say this: on a personal level, as someone who is #ActuallyAutistic AND mentally ill, I've come to consider both as a part of my being #neurodivergent - however, I take meds and would like treatment for my mental illness, but my autism is innate and doesn't need a cure. Is that a contradiction, or just a general truth of diversity?
Kathleen Burnard 
While I’m glad mastodon (especially #MedMastodon and #DisabilityMastodon ) exists, this piece by @ImaniBarbarin outlines exactly what I and many other disabled and chronically ill people feel about the end of Twitter. The platform has been our best or only connection to the rest of our community; a place of invaluable knowledge, support, and advocacy.
I've been here a few days but been terrified of posting for some reason! So let's give this a go.
Hey, I'm Erin, I'm a queer autistic author who likes to talk about about autism, queer stuff, and various random tv shows I'm currently watching. And dogs. Lots of dogs.
I have no idea how hashtags work on here yet so just chucking them everywhere.
EmilyI don’t understand how anyone can possibly like or even tolerate sparkling water.