If you normally hate the holidays, and blame it on "what's the matter with me?"
How about...this is a total change in routine. It's over stimulating. Extra masking. Just for a start.

For help seeing through the stress so you can take care of yourself better this year:
https://www.autismchrysalis.com/dealing-with-holiday-stress-workshop/

#ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD #Autistic #Neurospicy #Neurodiversity

My partner's webinar on employment support for #autistic folks is tomorrow!

Please boost and share with anyone you know who might benefit!

Mind the Gaps: Adapting Employment Support for Autistic Individuals!
Learn about factors often missing in employment training and supports for Autistic individuals.

Thursday, December 11
4-5pm PST, 5-6pm MST, 7-8pm EST

https://aidecanada.ca/resources/events/details/aidecanada_11_dec_2025

Direct signup: https://vimeo.com/event/5522044/register

#autism #neurodiversity #neurodivergent #AutismEducation

And since I mentioned her, you can read about Karen, her team, and the lady vampire they swear themselves to in The Last Lady of Lună.

25% off on Smashwords until Jan 1st.

https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1828648

#EoYSale25 #Fantasy #books #Queer #Autistic

As an #AutisticActually , I get annoyed whenever established terms are incorrectly used, especially in database usage. For example, cameo vs guest. - cameo: no impact to the story; often as "self" - guest: with impact to the story; often as a fictional character #AutisticActually #Autism #Autistic

As an #AutisticActually , I get annoyed whenever established terms are incorrectly used, especially in database usage. For example, cameo vs guest.

- cameo: no impact to the story; often as "self"
- guest: with impact to the story; often as a fictional character

What's your pet peeve @autistics ?

#ActuallyAutistic #Autism #Autistic

For our final foray into the King's Quest universe, I present to you: Wizard and the Princess (1980). Seems I missed this one, as it didn't have King's Quest in the title, and it is actually the earliest of them all. #KingsQuest #Autistic #VTuber

#Introduction

(Even though I've been here for 2 years. Intros make me that anxious. 😅)

Curious. Introvert. I always try to be compassionate. I live in a small town in the state of Rio; grew up in one here too.

Now, in no particular order, I'm gonna drop lots of hashtags somehow related to me, 'cause it feels less intimidating: #queer #bi #nb #transfem #autistic #ADHD #bipolar #SpeculativeFiction #animanga #pop #alt #electronica #goth #solarpunk #feminism #left #LearningFrench #LearningSpanish

I just finished 'Is this Autism? A guide for clinicians and everyone else'. It's really good and if autism is a special interest of yours, like it is for me, you'll love it. I would also strongly recommend it for any healthcare professionals.
#Autism #autistic #neurodiverse @autistics #AutisticBurnout #ActuallyAutistic

I learned two new terms today: neurodissident and neuropunk. I absolutely love them! I’m going to use those terms for life (or forever). It's absolutely me! #neurodissident #neuropunk #autistic

It was a good #Autistic day! I had to drop off some equipment at the Spectrum store, and interacted with someone who was on the spectrum. Then I went to a museum and interacted with the guide, who is married to someone who has been recently diagnosed, and suspects she's on the spectrum as well! I always enjoy interacting with fellow Autists in person. I don't take lack of eye contact or monotones personally. We all have our own styles and coping mechanisms. Also, my tapping stim has resurfaced -- much to the chagrin of some NTs. What? Would you rather have me shred tissues in my pocket? Oh. Maybe they would. Ooops!

@autistics

Alternative Answers to: "How Was Your Day?"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buzv0NdYVSo

#ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD #Autistic #Neurospicy #Neurodiversity

You don't have to say it to show your lack of legitimacy. I'm used to liars, I survived reading their BS

I'm tired of being hypervigilant for every fucking word I ever say publicly

"Will so and so think they shouldn't care for themselves of my need is *greater*"

I try to push through suicidality and beg for visibility for MY MOTHER'S SAKE not mine yet I get BS thrown at me passive aggressive comments and actions

I'm #Autistic and have #CPTSD I can't not see it

You’re never going to know completely and perfectly exactly what someone is thinking, feeling, or how they're interpreting what you say. This isn’t your personal failing. This is simply the nature of communication between individuals who are two different people.

#healthycommunication #healthyrelationships #ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD #Autistic #Neurodiversity

I am 100% Potato here and Mr. Owltistic is Cupcake. lol

#ActuallyAutistic #AutismAcceptance #Autistic #Autism #Neurodivergent
#AuDHD #AutisticAdults #InvisibleDisability #webcomics #Sick #Illness #Guilt #Disabled #Disability

Sheldon Roma’s attack on autistic man was ‘mistaken vigilante justice’

Roma’s lawyer Jesse Lang pushed for his client’s name to be permanently suppressed, citing the safety of him…
#NewsBeep #News #Headlines #Attack #autistic #Justice #man #mistaken #NewZealand #NZ #on #romas #sheldon #vigilante #was
https://www.newsbeep.com/298317/

This #autistic guy on youtube who’s helping me understand my brain likes sharks waaaaaayyy more than I do, but he just mentioned liking wool socks and now I need to send him photos of all my Darn Tough purchases.

I own a lot.

Like, a lot a lot.

Me parece que las vacas están jugando al escondite con el oso 🐻👀🐮🐮🐮

(I think the cow-mates are playing hide-and-seek with the big farm bear)

#farm #farming #rural_life #rural #naturism #farmbear #aspie #autistic

If you want some neurodivergent and neuro-positive book recommendations, here are my favorites, ranging from fiction, to sensory advice, to autobiographies, to ways to dissolve internalized ableism.

You can find all of them at: https://www.autismchrysalis.com/book-recommendations/

#ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD #Autistic #Neurodiversity #Neurodiverse

This beautiful scene we see before us is the Mountaintop of the Giants. I've forgotten what we were doing, but that's never stopped us before 🤷‍♀️ twitch.tv/ElMagnificoGames #EldenRing #Autistic #VTuber

Autistic Storytime With David!

This is the most recent episode in case you missed it!

Available for premium substack subscribers on all major platforms!

This one looks at Autistic burnout as a transformative experience.

https://www.davidgrayhammond.co.uk/p/burnout-as-a-transformative-experience

#ActuallyAutistic #autism #Autistic #AutisticBurnout #AutisticBurnoutRecovery @actuallyautistic @autisticadvocacy @mentalhealth