#autisticselfadvocacy

[tgammsideblog]

JUNE CHEN IS FINALLY IN PLUSH FORM!

A message from LongLiveTgamm project and Tgamm EOs from Tgamm fandom server discord:

A LongLiveTGAMM x @externallydead collab, for @autisticselfadvocacy! We’re working with the lovely externallydead to make a June Chen plushie! All profits from sales of the June Chen plushie will go to the nonprofit for Operation: Unbridled Truths, which is the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN). We’re all so excited that the June plushie is finally real, as well as working with ‪ASAN‬ to help them achieve their goal of creating a better, more inclusive world for autistic people everywhere. Preorders are open NOW through the 30th at this link, that’s also on our bio.

[orlandomakeup]

What does autism look like? Yes, autists have mannerisms, but there is not geneticist marker for physical attributes of autism. When criminology first developed, scientists studied cadavers to see if they could identify physical characteristics of criminals such as height, weight, arm span, etc. Anyone can be autistic. It can be your neighbor, your coworker, your friend, your child, or even your spouse. We function differently, because we process differently. We have heightened senses. I am very sensitive to light, sound, smell, taste, and touch. Being awake is extremely overwhelming and exhausting. I experience every aspect of my environment - even aspects most are unable to detect. It does not make me superhuman or paranormal. It makes me more in tune with the universe. While that may sound hokey to some, so does the idea of religion or evolution. I can sense energy, light, and sound emitted by others. Think of it as a human tuning fork. These emissions affect my interactions with others. If someone is emitting a certain frequency, my aversion to that person is similar to how many feel about fingernails, scratching a chalkboard. It is not personal. It simply means we are not compatible. Just accept my differences rather than ridicule them. In the end, your life and opinions mean nothing to me as an individual but everything to the collective. I live for myself. I appreciate myself. I accept my differences, because those differences make me more astute. Looking at me may reflect your shortcomings, but that reflection is not my opinion of you. It is your opinion of yourself. My entire life has been discrimination. I am not playing victim. I am owning my life and claiming my experiences as those events have shaped me into who and what I am now. I cannot change the past but can focus on the future. #stimming #adhd #aspie #autisticselfadvocacy #neurodiversity #autistic #actuallyautistic #neurodivergent #onthespectrum #autismawareness #aspergerawareness #autismpride #hfa #aptfitnessorg #hfaasd #neurodiverse #autisticadults #autisticpride #aspergerssyndrome #aspergers #autismspectrum #asd #autism #autismparents #autismacceptance #sensory #sensoryprocessingdisorder (at Downtown Orlando) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEfqn6cH-0F/?igshid=19zts8hpp9rjn

[dmnsqrl]

Posted @withregram • @path_of_the_autistic_warrior Some of us are a combination of both... Unfortunately the sensory seeking part is often perceived as something bad by society. Of course... Because the risk takers among us, could be the ones who can expose society's evil plans. Society only likes submissive people who are afraid to defend themselves. These submissive people are more easy to control and abuse than people who dare to think for themselves. So, don't feel ashamed for being perceived as rude or bold because this is what we actually need in a society that likes to oppress people. #autismspectrum #asperger #autismacceptance #autismawareness #autisticselfadvocacy #actuallyautistic #autisticpride #autismpride #autisticadults #redinstead #stimfreely #sensoryoverload #sensorysensitivity #autismaccessibility #differentnotless #neurodiversity #wearedifferentnotless #thinkoutsidethebox #boycottautismspeaks #autismspeaksdoesnotspeakforme #donoharmbuttakenoshit #selfawareness #confidence #believeinyouself #yinyang #expressyourself #LightandDark #the_rising_bamboo_tribe https://www.instagram.com/p/B9Nktp4ji3cmG7ivMlbcv4hvhcefPnB08quHAg0/?igshid=7n4nbk68ytom

[5am-raining]

5am.raining

Today (at the time I originally posted this is Autism Acceptance Day, and April is Autism Acceptance Month! Of course acceptance, understanding, respect, and accommodations are important year round, but it's a good time to talk about neurodiversity and disability rights. So please, take some time to learn more about autism and neurodiversity this month! 😊 This website by @autisticselfadvocacy is a good place to start: https://autismacceptance.com There are loads of resources on how to be a good ally. 💖

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I don't often talk about being on the spectrum unless asked directly or it comes up in context, but I'd like to be more open about it as I move into my career. It's hard because people have preconceived ideas and stereotypes about autism, so they judge you without understanding. That's why it's important to take the time to learn and listen. I hope you'll take the time this month to learn more about autism! Here's a hint: please learn from other autistic people. There's a lot of not so good organizations out there that are harmful to neurodivergent people. Be aware of that. I'll try to find some good resources if anyone is interested in a list! @the.autisticats and @theautisticlife has a lot of good content.

[responsiveparenting]

Posted @withregram • @theautisticlife Can you relate? Hi, sitting still is weird and makes me so uncomfortable. If other things are happening and stressing me out, sitting with both of my feet on the ground makes me want to scream and cry because it's literally too painful. I wish it wasn't considered "weird" or "unprofessional" to sit on the floor or in similar positions since it helps many of us to feel comfortable and present in whatever we are engaging with. . . . #autism #autistic #actuallyautistic #autisticadults #autisticteens #autismo #autista #mujeresautistas #aspie #aspiegirl #aspergers #aspergerssyndrome #aspergerslife #neurodiversity #neurodiverse #neurodivergent #autismmoms #autismdads #autismparents #autismmomsrock #autisticselfadvocacy #autismpride #redinstead #autismrights https://www.instagram.com/p/CN70o38HnzF/?igshid=lm9w8sxet7zz

[wander2theedge]

I made a meme bc I’m just tired in gen, but I’m more DONE at how other people think they have more agency over my entire existence and try to streamroll me into silence. Also we have like, computers and shit-doing a simple google search about how cutthroat and parasitic some ‘charity’s’ are is surprising easy and amazing how quick and readily available everything is, but if you are being purposely ignorant to suffering to your loved one’s voices, then congratulations! You are an abuser! 👏👏👏

Do NOT support Autism $peaks. They are a hate group under the guise of a charity that doesn’t have a single autistic person in their organization, sends autistic children to abusive Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy (ABA Therapy), scams families of their money where less then 4% of their donations actually go into helping them, they are apologists to parents killing their autistic child and promote others to videotape their child’s meltdowns and destroy their child’s privacy and dignity, and they have the gull to say autistics are an epidemic in America that must be eradicated YET claim to love and support us. Fuck. You. Don’t wear blue or the blue puzzle piece unless you support this cause. Carry that “I am a PROUD Abuser” button on you like the hypocrite you are!

If you want to be an ally or you want to support your autistic loved ones, please please PLEASE check out @autisticselfadvocacy and @awn_network to start with. ❣️❤️❣️

[videogamesandrainbows]

Happy #autismacceptance and #autismawareness month! #Swipe to see why I’ll use both this year. Also please NEVER support Autism Speaks instead support @autisticselfadvocacy and @awn_network #autism #autismacceptancemonth #autismawarenessmonth #redinstead #redinsteadofblue https://www.instagram.com/p/B-cpMfLBuAn/?igshid=y2t87wjl7x5l

[chrissacooper]

on #worldautismawarenessday and for #autismawarenessmonth i ask that y'all be mindful of what organizations you're supporting. PLEASE give to ones run BY autistic people (like @autisticselfadvocacy), not FOR them by allistic people! and certainly do NOT support ANY that is endorsed by the current president! stop trying to "cure" autistic people and look for ways to include, understand, respect, accommodate, and accept them. #autism #autismawareness #asan #autisticselfadvocacy #autisticwomensassociation #neurodiversity #disabilityrights

[arnelcc]

My 💙 is full With your support, this birthday month, I was able to raise money to support the amazing work of 3 non-profit orgs: @autisticselfadvocacy @ladiesofhiphop @projectQ Thank you my love @dustinripkens for donating your class and thank you again @offstagebygrv for hosting my workshop 💙🙏🏾 From my birthday meals to engagement celebrating and even a puppy shower…..I cherish quality time like these with loved ones who mean so much. Being in careers devoted to serving and supporting others, it feels rejuvenating to be celebrated. Thanks again to all who took the time to fill my cup with your thoughtful, loving care. I see you. I love you. I appreciate you. 🥹🥰✨ #LifeBlessings #GIVElove #RECEIVElove #BElove (at Friends Are Family) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdHLOgdPxEu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[autism-actually]

Our team at Autism Actually wish you all a happy World Autism Acceptance Day. We encourage you to listen to #ActuallyAutistic voices, support Autistic led organisations such as @yellowladybugs_autism , @reframing_autism , @autismrethink , and @autisticselfadvocacy by sharing their posts and donating, and show your support for the Autistic community by going yellow, lighting it up gold, or going red instead. [Text: Happy autism acceptance day! Listen to autistic voices, support autistic-led organisations and support inclusion. #ActuallyAutistic #GoYellow #GoRedInstead #LightItUpgold #AutismActually] [Image description: Selfie of autistic advocate @pennyrobaus with Shadia Hancock both smiling at the camera and weaing Yellow Ladybugs t-shirts] #Autism #ActuallyAutistic #Neurodiversity #Disability #WAAD #WAAD2021 #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #GoYellow #LightItUpGold #GoRedInstead #YellowLadybugs #TheICANNetwork #ReframingAutism #AutismActually https://www.instagram.com/p/CNJ9QBHMChG/?igshid=9iqqs20p90xi

[asperkraken]

So proud to be a part of this latest @chiptunes4autism_official compilation and to be amongst the many amazing artists who helped bring it to life! Thank you all and you are incredible! Check it out! Five bucks each for two different sensory albums! Buy it on Bandcamp today to benefit the @autisticselfadvocacy Network and the @naacp_ldf ! Available now at chiptunes4autism.bandcamp.com ! https://www.instagram.com/p/CBok-UMBxCT/?igshid=ilutlzrf8r8o

[inclusionmd]

One hashtag for #AutismAcceptanceMonth is #AcceptAllOfUs. We believe #AllMeansAll. Spring is a great time to renew your commitment to #autismacceptance and #inclusion! You can read our post at http://mcie.org/blog/autism-acceptance-month-2017 and take @autisticselfadvocacy 's pledge at www.autismacceptancemonth.com/pledge. ● ● ● [Image description: A cherry tree with pink blossoms overlaid by flower silhouettes. There is a speech bubble with the Autism Acceptance Month logo underneath.]

[orlandomakeup]

People often make rude comments at my lack of smiling. It makes them feel insecure and uncomfortable. I was born this way and will not force myself to conform to an unaccepting, ignorant society. We are individuals. If I must accept you for your deficits, accept me for mine. ⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #stimming #adhd #aspie #autisticselfadvocacy #neurodiversity #autistic #actuallyautistic #neurodivergent #onthespectrum #autismawareness #aspergerawareness #autismpride #hfa #smile #hfaasd #neurodiverse #autisticadults #autisticpride #aspergerssyndrome #aspergers #autismspectrum #asd #autism #autismparents #autismacceptance #sensory #sensoryprocessingdisorder via @hashtagexpert (at Downtown Orlando) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEVhc8op-mB/?igshid=1p899q72lvvr1

[dmnsqrl]

Posted @withregram • @path_of_the_autistic_warrior Today it's Disability Day of Mourning. It's about remembering the disabled people who were murdered by family members and caregivers. Not everyone wishes to become filthy rich to brag about superficial bullshit. Many of us are still fighting for our basic rights to live on a planet that is ruled by hate and ignorance. That's why we cannot spread enough awareness about the dangers of Ableism. #autismspectrum #asperger #autismacceptance #autismawareness #autisticselfadvocacy #actuallyautistic #autisticpride #autismpride #autisticadults #redinstead #stimfreely #sensoryoverload #sensorysensitivity #autismaccessibility #differentnotless #neurodiversity #wearedifferentnotless #thinkoutsidethebox #boycottautismspeaks #autismspeaksdoesnotspeakforme #donoharmbuttakenoshit #selfawareness #confidence #believeinyouself #yinyang #expressyourself #LightandDark #the_rising_bamboo_tribe https://www.instagram.com/p/B9Nk4AxD5OxC7PezzGGIynsb2RJQwMYAwJDO2w0/?igshid=12j5b76ncij3j

[intelligentautisticmedia-blog]

Learning Specialist Cindy P. Talks More about the accommodations  available for Autistic students at Bristol Community College.

[theextraspoon]

Check out all of our charity and fundraising efforts at theextraspoon.com/p/support! Here you can get your donation bar for @autisticselfadvocacy or join the #curetheworld fund! #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #donate #fundraising #Autism #Medicine #broke #naturalcures #disabled #spoonies #spoonie #charity #autistic #Advocacy #naturalmedicine #cbd #cbdoil #cbdoils #cbdisolate #cbddabs #medicalmarijuana #medicalcannabis #natural #Autism #hemp #hempoils #hempsoap #servicedogs #help (at The Extra Spoon)