#autism positivity

[support-ponies]

hi ive been having rlly bad autistic meltdowns happening more and more frequently and i was hoping i could request pinkie pie being comforted by their friends reassuring them that meltdowns arent childish tantrums and that their feelings matter

I’m so sorry that you been going through these meltdowns, but your feelings are valid and I know how you feel, being autistic myself I also get meltdowns so I know how you feel! You will get through this. 💕

Also happy autism awareness month to you! ✨

~ Mod Faeling

[neuroticboyfriend]

what matters most about your interests is that they make you happy. whether other people find them productive is irrelevant. you don't have to produce anything. you are not a machine. your interests aren't for others. your interests are for you. do what makes you happy.

[bisexualseraphim]

You know what, fuck it. Let’s show some love for the “unpleasant” autistics.

For the autistics who are always accused of being angry or moody when all they’re doing is sitting there.

For the autistics who take everything literally and respond sincerely.

For the autistics who come across as “blunt” or “rude” for being honest.

For the autistics who are called “control freaks” for needing a sense of order and routine.

For the autistics who get told to shut up for infodumping about uncomfortable topics.

For the autistics who find it too exhausting to mask and pretend to be sunny and friendly.

“Unpleasant” autistics, I love you.

[willtheweirdrat]

Shoutout to people with "weird" special interests. Shoutout to people who can't make a job out of their special interests. Shoutout to people who are seen as "unproductive" because of them. Shoutout to people that are "too old/young/anything" for their special interests.

You and your sp/ins matter, and you deserve to spend as much time as you please with them, despite them not being "useful". Time spent with a special interest isn't waisted time.

[sirenium]

For anyone who is semi verbal, nonverbal, or otherwise struggles with speech, please know that there are people who will accept your methods of communication. There are people who won't infantilize you for using AAC, communication cards, making noises instead of words, etc. There are people who won't expect you to pick the mask up again when you stop being so 'talkative'. There are people who don't mind waiting for you to sort your thoughts, and are happy to include you in the conversation.

There are people who accept you as yourself, and I don't just mean toleration.

[weirdplutoprince]

Autistic? Me? 12 - Autism

[headdunk]

new autism flag please enjoy

[bpdohwhatajoy]

Autistic pride post *special interest edition*

This post goes out to…

❤️autistics with special interests considered “cringey”

🧡autistics who have no interest in talking about anything besides their special interests so they struggle to hold conversations with people and absolutely despise small talk and feel self centered and lame for their narrowed focus

💛autistics who get labeled as annoying, gross, obsessive, or weird for how much they’re into their special interests

💚autistics who have a special interest in something society has deemed immoral so they feel shame around it being a special interest

💙autistics who have no one to info dump to about their special interest so they talk to themselves about it

💜autistics who get told “who cares” when they talk about their special interest

⭐️ You special interests are cool, valid, and awesome! You deserve to feel no shame about them and instead only experience joy surrounding them. I’m sorry society has made you feel like there’s something wrong with you for having your special interests. There’s nothing wrong with you and there’s nothing more beautiful than autistic joy over a special interest and no one can take that from you ⭐️

[1980s-slasher-film]

It’s okay if you as a disabled person are not independent. It’s okay if you need help doing even the most “basic” of tasks. You’re not less of a person, or less worthy for it. You are not any less lovable, and you certainly are not a burden.

It’s absolutely vile that there are people who believe no longer needing help is the absolute goal of living with or treating a disability. Independence isn’t the goal. Happiness is, quality of life is, being able to enjoy things day to day is. If you need a helping hand to get there, that is more than alright.

[neuroticboyfriend]

i dont know what autistic person needs to hear this but your sensory wellness is so important. and that goes beyond just avoiding things that trigger immediate distress. sensory enrichment is vital too! do things that make you feel safe and comforted and happy and alive. it's not insignificant. it's not silly. it's part of taking care of your lovely autistic self and enjoying life. your life, which thrives when your wants and needs are met.

[featheredadora]

People who are nonverbal are not broken! Nonverbal people deserve to be taken seriously, respected, and included!

[peggy-sue-reads-a-book]

I need to say a thing to maybe do a little bit to dispel some stupid ass stereotypes. My son’s best friend is autistic and she is the BEST KID. We like her so much. It is a genuine and equal friendship. She’s kinda literal and doesn’t like loud noises OK FINE this kid is a delight.

Autism is not a sentence to a life or childhood of isolation. Someone will like you. Someone will play with your kid. It’s going to be ok.

[weirdplutoprince]

friendship

[willtheweirdrat]

Reminder: It doesn't matter if you're "behind" from others. It's alright if you feel like people have accieved more than you. Life isn't a race of who can do more in their first 30 years. Hell, I see teenagers saying they have failed or that they aren't good enough, when things like that are not in the least important. You have so many years infront of you, no one's chasing you down. Don't beat yourself up.