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Dear people who think I can’t change things,

First of all, I’m sure you know I’m autistic, brought into this world with certain disadvantages (Mostly social, anxiety related and mathematical related). Yet, here I am, someone that my younger self would be proud of! I’m a good person, even when I don’t always feel like it. Second of all, I already did! I taught psychologists, educational assistants, caregivers and teachers, what it’s like to be autistic, using my own experiences as my primary knowledge. From talking to peers about service dogs (Using my own presentation) to doing a speech/Q & A for school staff on my graduation day, I’ve been reminded that I’ve already changed so much. I’ll continue to learn about myself and autism in the future. Also, don’t put anyone down or sell anyone short, you don’t know the damage that can cause… Keep the people around you strong by being kind and understanding. I won’t do posts like this too often because I don’t want to seem like I’m bragging but being confident in myself is an important point too🤝

Respectful questions are always welcome😁

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My favourite Pokémon resources:

Pokeflix (A completely free way to watch Pokemon anime episodes and movies using your browser, no in-video ads either! Every single season!)

Bulbapedia (Most already know, it’s the Pokémon information site)

Hoopsandhiphop on YouTube (I’ve watched lots of his videos on Pokémon facts and trivia, I actually briefly chatted with him on threads, he’s very knowledgeable and easy to understand, he also has music on YouTube and Spotify)

Silver Storm on Spotify (Might be hard to find because his name is widely used on various platforms by other users, he sang a cover of “Getta Ban Ban”, “Type: Wild”, “Daybreak Meteor Shower” and many more Pokémon songs)

Nintendo Music (Has the full Scarlet & Violet soundtrack, including DLC, Sword & Shield full soundtrack + DLC, etc. it works really well)

ProDex (My favourite simple reference app for Pokémon species, moves, abilities, evolution methods, etc. Just search a Pokémon’s name or tap its sprite and you’ll see everything about it from egg groups to types. Sort by game with relevant information to that selected title. It DOES REQUIRE PAYMENT FOR ACCESSING ALL FEATURES but it’s pretty cheap and so worth it because it can be used offline)

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Okay, these are 3 things I believe are some of the most important things to remember about autism:

Remember who you’re dealing with. Everyone, autistic or not, is unique. So instead of only looking through textbooks and stuff from other less personal sources, get to know the person you’re with. Don’t get me wrong, those can be helpful but it’s not exactly enough since everyone is different, with different interests, different strengths, different weaknesses and a lot more! I wish more educators and disability workers would realize this (I was lucky in lots of ways)

Don’t ban (Or underestimate) a special interest. A special interest is an obsession with a specific subject (Mine is Pokémon). Lots of autistic individuals would say their special interests are relevant to who they are. Sometimes it can get weird for non autistic people who think “That’s all they talk about!” or “That’s all they want to do!”. It’s true that not everything in life will be related to a person’s special interest but don’t expect it to be easy to break away from that. Eg. I know a lot about Pokémon, I don’t feel like doing math, like, ever, however, I have to sometimes. Banning a special interest is so wrong because it can actually cause distress, anger, sadness as well as other things (I had a teacher who wouldn’t let me talk about or do anything Pokémon related, it was an ugly year just due to that)

Letting an autistic person constantly experience sensory hell is not help or strengthening, it’s abuse. Being around sounds, sights or whatever else that puts us in fight or flight mode (Or even meltdown mode) when it’s avoidable won’t make us better people, it creates fear, not tolerance in the majority of cases. Lots of times things like headphones and fidget toys can help but sometimes nothing seems like enough, and the feeling is “I gotta get out of here now!”. Nobody does that to be rude or anything (I couldn’t be in a regular classroom in high school because of my sensitivities, I would’ve rather been learning in class but I couldn’t take the noise, it’s not a choice). When possible, help numb the sensory issues with what works, and leave the area if possible, again, making us always stay feels like harsh punishment, it can even create trauma

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I’m really sad and ticked off right now. An anti-diet culture account on instagram has officially ended (It’s still up but no more posts will be added). These people have helped people understand eating disorders (They can happen and cause harm at any size for example). This account was a beacon of hope for people like me, people who wondered if they should actually listen to their body (I felt guilty sometimes because many said I ate too much). The reason this account was left was because it was constantly getting flagged for “Causing harmful behaviour” or whatever (Which isn’t at all true, she’s an anorexia survivor who took the time to properly learn about nutrition). I encourage people to visit her instagram account (diets_dont_work_haes1) because her work meant so much to me as a fat woman who does exercise for fun and loves to eat a variety of foods (Now, without the constant worry). If you have any diet culture remarks, I’m not going to entertain you. I’m glad to be healing from uncomfortable, unhappy thoughts about food, exercise, beauty and worth. For her, this is the least I can do. It’s hard to survive in a world where fat people are judged the moment they enter anywhere and denied proper healthcare. I’m really scared but I’m currently safe, it breaks my heart knowing someone out there isn’t, they’re highly likely to be damaged for a long time because of diet culture beliefs

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Okay, we recently had a death in the family (My grandfather). So since I’m once again thinking of the afterlife, here are some of my beliefs regarding that (You don’t have to agree):

Animals get into heaven

The afterlife is based on what a person believed. Meaning if a person believes they’ll go to heaven, they end up there, if a person believes in reincarnation, they get reincarnated and so on

LGBTQ+ individuals don’t get punished in the afterlife (At least not simply because they’re LGBTQ+)

People in heaven can interact with us. A popular belief in our household is that my great grandmother leaves coins where we’ll find them, I really believe they can see us from their place in heaven and guide us accordingly (I’ve had dreams featuring passed on family members, sometimes they bring comfort)

My Poppa was a great person who died in his 80s. I know he’s in heaven with other people and animals who love him. Our family is managing but he will be missed. My Gran (His wife) is still here and visited him in the hospital every day, a few weeks before he passed. Poppa was in the army for 3 years, he was born on his family farm and built a lot of things we used (Storage shed, a wagon, an underground sprinkler system, a bed, etc.). He was a truck driver, a mechanic (He loved motors and learning how things work). He took care of our family garden for many years. He went to a catholic boarding school for a few years and attended a one room school house as well. He had 3 daughters (One was my Mum)🩷

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Okay, so thanks to the latest research on autism, there’s around 4 subtypes that are categorized by a person’s genetics, traits, developmental delays and more. Before you argue, just remember: Autism DOES still affect people differently because each individual is different. It’s not like I’m saying everyone in the same subtype group is identical. I’m just saying there’s probably truth behind these statements as diagnosing evolves. Autism as a medically recognized disability (Some refuse to call it that) is still quite young compared to other things people can get diagnosed with. So, there’s going to be new findings and hopefully new ways to assist people who are autistic (Like me). Like I always say, I DON’T WANT A CURE! But I’m open to hearing about help with things like education, healthcare, etc. We could argue about this all day but there are bigger problems for autistic individuals: Employment discrimination, lack of education for some workers/educators, problems with accessibility to autism service animals (I would know), misinformation about whether autistic people should have rights, cut supports and so on. These scientific studies are actually helpful in understanding what we need to do! I do think people who are actually autistic should definitely be consulted when decisions are made regarding their health and wellbeing though

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Somewhat based on my stays in a hospital for youth mental health issues (I’ll write more chapters in the future)

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Hi, my name is Maggie and I’m here to say something important…

I’m 23 years old and I’ve noticed people who are autistic, like me, struggle to find worth. It’s sad that some people aren’t even trying to understand us, we’re all around the world and in your community right now! I love advocating for autistic people who can’t do it themselves, am I always right? No! Am I an expert on EVERYONE’S autistic experiences? Of course not! But I have a great empathy based on the things I’ve lived through. Autistic individuals should not have to “Earn” your respect in order to be deemed worthy of getting the supports they need, everyone who needs educational, mental health, physical and/or financial support should be given it! Autistic people shouldn’t have to be on a stage or on television to not be called “Useless” or a “Drain” on society! We’re all people who want to enjoy life, is life always 100% good? No! Especially when you have meltdowns, academic difficulties and/or sensory overload. But it’s worth noting that while some meltdowns, overloads, etc. are not always avoidable, the right support can make a difference. The rate for autistic people hurting themselves and thinking of ending their lives is high but hopefully with more education and, again, the proper supports we can do better… Autistic people, like me, are sometimes trapped in this state where we think “I need to tell them all my accomplishments so they’ll think I’m worthy of being in society”. It’s heartbreaking because as people, just like you, we all have weaknesses and make mistakes, we might cry, we might scream for you to hear us, only to be met by stuff like “You don’t need those supports” or “You need too much support, we can’t help you”. It’s not a wasted fight, non-autistic individuals shouldn’t immediately sideline or assume things about us. We deserve friendship too regardless of our academic abilities, achievements or speech! Being autistic can sometimes mean being lonely, even when other people say you’ve been included. In conclusion, when you meet any autistic person, don’t assume they have no value because they do! We shouldn’t have to constantly prove our worth as society members or prove ourselves as “Problematic” enough to get support. Thanks for reading💖

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My 💗 for Pokémon!

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Lots of non-autistic individuals know that autism itself can affect a person’s mental health, personality, language abilities and sensory processing. But less of them know that autism can also directly affect gross motor skills (Walking, running, lifting things, etc.) and fine motor skills (Writing, tying shoelaces, using a spoon, etc.). Lots of people undereducated on autism think it’s just a thing that has mental traits when in reality, it can greatly affect physical traits and skills too! I always look down when walking to avoid tripping on ground objects, I can’t do typical typing (On a keyboard, I peck one key at a time, my typing classes in elementary school didn’t help), I’d say my biggest concern between the 2 is my fine motor skills (I get very frustrated using my hands, I hated sewing class). I love video games like Pokémon but I’m bad at quick decision making (In Legends Arceus, I couldn’t play because it was too much too fast, I prefer the turn based system of the main games). My processing is somewhat slow and being under pressure doesn’t help. Overall, I’m still looking into doing special motor exercises and activities at 23, even if I don’t get better, at least I won’t get worse

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For Disability Pride Month 2025!

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Slightly updated autism profile for Disability Pride Month! Honestly, social media is great for people like me who don’t have the opportunity (Or mental energy some days) to go out and talk on stages or television on a consistent basis! Living with a disability is hard but being able to talk on here is really an awesome experience!🥹

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Okay, so my Mum and little brother are currently in Ontario (We live in Manitoba, I’m still here) but it’s for an exciting reason: My brother is getting a service dog! He’s waited for a long time and had to go through multiple steps, now he’s met his matched dog (He’s doing training with them too!). I’ve had multiple service dogs throughout my life (River, Viva and now, Eevee) but just because you loved your previous service pup with all your heart, doesn’t mean you can’t open your heart again (His first service dog, Rocket, passed away and it still feels hard). He’s going to be gone for a few more days and he’ll return with his dog! I’m really proud of my brother because he’s doing the training (My Mum did the training for my service dogs because I wasn’t ready at the time to be a full handler). Going through those days of training is challenging (My Mum said it was tiring). We’ve received pictures of his new dog but he hasn’t told us the sex (Boy/girl) or even their name (He wants us to find out when they come home). So in a few days both my brother and I will have autism service dogs! (He’s still in school so hopefully he has less anxiety and more happiness with his dog attending)🩷

🐾Questions are welcome🐾

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Okay, so I saw an autism post on instagram that talked about how autistic labels (Specifically levels) can hurt autistic individuals, I agree. Obviously you might need to know what a person’s needs are if you’re working/hanging out with them. However, basing your entire expectations of a person regarding everything on a narrow number is impractical and unfair. Yes, that number can maybe tell you how much help they require but it doesn’t say enough, I’m autistic and sometimes my traits/abilities range from things described in level 1 but also level 2. A high number diagnosis level doesn’t ever say things like “They’re kind” or “They’re favourite activity is ____” it might just say “I’m a problem” to a person who doesn’t know much about autism. Everyone who can learn about autism basics (What it is, what it isn’t, traits and how to support, etc.) probably should. Instead of saying over and over “Oh, they’re level 3” and risking how well a new acquaintance handles that label, you could say “They’re autistic and they struggle with ____ but they’re good at ____!”. This is important because it strips a person free of that narrow view and gives them that chance to be treated better (Like a human, just like they deserve). Everyone who is autistic is different so even though those numbers exist, it doesn’t show the whole picture (It never will). Just because a person is level 3 doesn’t mean that they’re less human or less deserving of kindness and respect

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Okay, I’m going bikini shopping for the first time in my entire life! Years ago I was too self conscious to do so… But now I’m feeling better about my body and I think it’ll look good (I love bold colours so I hope they have some at my favourite stores!). I’ll post some pics when I find an awesome bikini✨👙🩷

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Part 2 of my Harvest Moon/Story of Seasons book!🐣Previously written chapters are on my account

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My (Unfinished) guide to various types of Harvest Moon/Story of Seasons topics as a proud autistic author!

I’ll finish the remaining chapters soon