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<p>Dell: </p> <hr /> <div>People use a variety of '''images to symbolize autism'''. A person might wear this symbol or have it as a bumper sticker or otherwise displayed to indicate that the user is autistic, is closely related to or has a strong relationship with an autistic person, or otherwise supports the autistic community. These symbols are also frequently found in works related to autism, such as this very wiki<br /> <br /> == Jigsaw puzzle piece ==<br /> <br /> [[File:Puzzle piece.png|100px]]<br /> <br /> A single piece from a jigsaw puzzle or a few pieces put together. The symbol of [[Autism Speaks]]. It is meant to signify the complexity of the autism spectrum.<br /> <br /> Many in the [[Autistic community]] find this symbol offensive, stating that it implies something is missing in an autistic brain or that autism is a problem to be solved.&lt;ref&gt;[https://neuroclastic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Heres-Why-Most-Autistic-People-Hate-the-Puzzle-Piece-Symbol.pdf Here's Why Most Autistic People Hate the Puzzle<br /> Piece Symbol]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> == Infinity symbols ==<br /> <br /> [[File:Logo.png|100px]] [[File:Gold infinity.png|100px]]<br /> <br /> The rainbow-colored infinity symbol signifies the infinite diversity in the ways Autism presents itself.<br /> <br /> The gold infinity symbol signifies autism acceptance. The first two letters of autism are &quot;Au&quot;, the chemical symbol for gold.<br /> <br /> Many in the Autistic community advocate the use of these symbol over the traditional jigsaw puzzle piece.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.askautism.org/blog/thedebate The Debate]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> == Ribbon ==<br /> [[File:ribbon.png|75px]]<br /> <br /> In accord with other ribbons symbolizing other conditions, the autism awareness ribbon is an illustration of multiply-colored jigsaw puzzle pieces. As stated before, many in the autistic community find this offensive.<br /> <br /> == Colors ==<br /> [[File:blue.png|35px]]<br /> <br /> [[File:rainbow.png|100px]]<br /> <br /> Autism Speaks has advocated that people wear blue to indicate support of autistic people. However, many autistic people do not want Autism Speaks to represent them. So other colors, including gold, red, taupe, and purple, have been offered as alternatives,&lt;ref&gt;[https://embrace-autism.com/reclaiming-blue-for-autism/ Reclaiming Blue for Autism]&lt;/ref&gt; in addition to the ubiquitous rainbow.<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> <br /> &lt;references /&gt;<br /> <br /> [[Category:Neurotype and disability symbols]]</div>

Dell http://actuallyautistic.wiki/index.php?title=Symbols_of_Autism&diff=2288 2022-09-13T03:36:28Z

<p>Dell: </p> <hr /> <div>People use a variety of '''images to symbolize autism'''. A person might wear this symbol or have it as a bumper sticker or otherwise displayed to indicate that the user is autistic, is closely related to or has a strong relationship with an autistic person, or otherwise supports the autistic community. These symbols are also frequently found in works related to autism, such as this very wiki<br /> <br /> == Jigsaw puzzle piece ==<br /> <br /> [[File:Puzzle piece.png|100px]]<br /> <br /> A single piece from a jigsaw puzzle or a few pieces put together. The symbol of [[Autism Speaks]]. It is meant to signify the complexity of the autism spectrum.<br /> <br /> Many in the [[Autistic community]] find this symbol offensive, stating that it implies something is missing in an autistic brain or that autism is a problem to be solved.&lt;ref&gt;[https://neuroclastic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Heres-Why-Most-Autistic-People-Hate-the-Puzzle-Piece-Symbol.pdf Here's Why Most Autistic People Hate the Puzzle<br /> Piece Symbol]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> == Rainbow-colored infinity symbol ==<br /> <br /> [[File:Logo.png|100px]] [[File:Gold infinity.png|100px]]<br /> <br /> The rainbow-colored infinity symbol signifies the infinite diversity in the ways Autism presents itself.<br /> <br /> The gold infinity symbol signifies autism acceptance. The first two letters of autism are &quot;Au&quot;, the chemical symbol for gold.<br /> <br /> Many in the Autistic community advocate the use of these symbol over the traditional jigsaw puzzle piece.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.askautism.org/blog/thedebate The Debate]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> == Ribbon ==<br /> [[File:ribbon.png|75px]]<br /> <br /> In accord with other ribbons symbolizing other conditions, the autism awareness ribbon is an illustration of multiply-colored jigsaw puzzle pieces. As stated before, many in the autistic community find this offensive.<br /> <br /> == Colors ==<br /> [[File:blue.png|35px]]<br /> <br /> [[File:rainbow.png|100px]]<br /> <br /> Autism Speaks has advocated that people wear blue to indicate support of autistic people. However, many autistic people do not want Autism Speaks to represent them. So other colors, including gold, red, taupe, and purple, have been offered as alternatives,&lt;ref&gt;[https://embrace-autism.com/reclaiming-blue-for-autism/ Reclaiming Blue for Autism]&lt;/ref&gt; in addition to the ubiquitous rainbow.<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> <br /> &lt;references /&gt;<br /> <br /> [[Category:Neurotype and disability symbols]]</div>

Dell http://actuallyautistic.wiki/index.php?title=Symbols_of_Autism&diff=2287 2022-09-13T03:36:13Z

<p>Dell: </p> <hr /> <div>People use a variety of '''images to symbolize autism'''. A person might wear this symbol or have it as a bumper sticker or otherwise displayed to indicate that the user is autistic, is closely related to or has a strong relationship with an autistic person, or otherwise supports the autistic community. These symbols are also frequently found in works related to autism, such as this very wiki<br /> <br /> == Jigsaw puzzle piece ==<br /> <br /> [[File:Puzzle piece.png|100px]]<br /> <br /> A single piece from a jigsaw puzzle or a few pieces put together. The symbol of [[Autism Speaks]]. It is meant to signify the complexity of the autism spectrum.<br /> <br /> Many in the [[Autistic community]] find this symbol offensive, stating that it implies something is missing in an autistic brain or that autism is a problem to be solved.&lt;ref&gt;[https://neuroclastic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Heres-Why-Most-Autistic-People-Hate-the-Puzzle-Piece-Symbol.pdf Here's Why Most Autistic People Hate the Puzzle<br /> Piece Symbol]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> == Rainbow-colored infinity symbol ==<br /> <br /> [[File:Logo.png|100px]] [[File:Gold infinity.png|100px]]<br /> <br /> The rainbow-colored infinity symbol signifies the infinite diversity in the ways Autism presents itself.<br /> <br /> <br /> The gold infinity symbol signifies autism acceptance. The first two letters of autism are &quot;Au&quot;, the chemical symbol for gold.<br /> <br /> Many in the Autistic community advocate the use of these symbol over the traditional jigsaw puzzle piece.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.askautism.org/blog/thedebate The Debate]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> == Ribbon ==<br /> [[File:ribbon.png|75px]]<br /> <br /> In accord with other ribbons symbolizing other conditions, the autism awareness ribbon is an illustration of multiply-colored jigsaw puzzle pieces. As stated before, many in the autistic community find this offensive.<br /> <br /> == Colors ==<br /> [[File:blue.png|35px]]<br /> <br /> [[File:rainbow.png|100px]]<br /> <br /> Autism Speaks has advocated that people wear blue to indicate support of autistic people. However, many autistic people do not want Autism Speaks to represent them. So other colors, including gold, red, taupe, and purple, have been offered as alternatives,&lt;ref&gt;[https://embrace-autism.com/reclaiming-blue-for-autism/ Reclaiming Blue for Autism]&lt;/ref&gt; in addition to the ubiquitous rainbow.<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> <br /> &lt;references /&gt;<br /> <br /> [[Category:Neurotype and disability symbols]]</div>

Dell http://actuallyautistic.wiki/index.php?title=File:Gold_infinity.png&diff=2286 2022-09-13T03:31:45Z

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Dell http://actuallyautistic.wiki/index.php?title=Accidentally_open_secrets_regarding_Autism&diff=1923 2022-08-29T21:18:04Z

<p>Dell: </p> <hr /> <div>[https://twitter.com/x/status/1534814791923126272 Here is the link to this @Twitter thread🧵]<br /> <br /> <br /> There are facts that are known by so many Autistic people that they don't get talked about much, so people often don't realize they are a &quot;thing&quot; and then once they know ... they know, so they don't talk about it, and then you end up with people who don't &quot;know.&quot;<br /> <br /> * Autistic people naturally gravitate to other Neurodivergent people.<br /> * When a person realizes they are Autistic, most will quickly develop the ability to &quot;detect&quot; if another person is Autistic.<br /> * The vast majority of Autistic people are glad they are Autistic and want to keep it that way. They want accommodations, not a cure.<br /> * There is a strong connection between Autistic people and cats.<br /> * A lot of Autistic people personify objects and feel they have a semblance of life.<br /> * Autistic people tend to look much younger than they are.<br /> * On average an Autistic person will die 16 years earlier than a peer [[Allism|without Autism]]. Sooner if they have comorbidities such as Kinetism (ADHD), Depression, etc... This is due to lack of accommodations and acceptance.<br /> * Autistic people are frequently drawn to animation, many with a focus on Anime. There are many reasons for this.<br /> * Autistic people tend to eat a very small range of foods that they personally like to eat.<br /> * Elsa from Frozen is Autistically coded and &quot;Let it Go&quot; clearly parallels letting go of Autistic masking.<br /> * Autistic people are [[Gender#Overlap between Autism and being LGBT|very likely to be LGBTQ+]] compared to Allistics.<br /> * All the characters in Parks and Recs, except Anne Perkins are Autistically coded. (You will find that a lot of Autistic people loved the show before realizing they are Autistic)<br /> * Autistic people are not socially deficient. Autistic people are as effective at working together as Allistics are working together. There are challenges when Allistics and Autistics work together. Allistics perceive Autistics as deficient because there many many more of them<br /> * There is nothing wrong with being Autistic.<br /> * Self Diagnosis is Valid for a multitude of reasons.<br /> * #ActuallyAutistic is a hashtag that means you are openly Autistic.<br /> * Autistic people tend to have a different style of &quot;autobiographical&quot; memory than Allistic people. Allistic people have a constant recording of their experiences but Autistic people tend to have vivid powerful memories of specific moments.<br /> * Up to 86% of Autistic people also have Kinetism (ADHD)<br /> * [[Stimming]] can seriously reduce Autistic stress. Many Autistic people have suppressed their ability to Stim for so long that they have to actively &quot;deprogram&quot; to get back to a natural level of stimming.<br /> * The [[Symbols of Autism|Symbol of Autism]] is a Golden Infinity. A Rainbow infinity is the symbol of the Neurodiversity movement. Puzzle pieces represent the belief that Autistic people are missing a fundamental aspect of humanity. It is therefore considered a hate symbol by the Autistic Community.<br /> * [https://t.co/lyc8IGPjZM Autism Speaks] is considered a hate group by the Autistic Community. This is clearly demonstrated by their &quot;I am Autism&quot; commercial. Please do not allow children to see this video. Proceed with caution if you intend to watch it. It cannot be unseen.<br /> * Many Autistic people are Demi-Sexual. Many are Neuroqueer. Many are Autigender. If you are not familiar with these specific terms, you should definitely investigate them.<br /> * June 18th is Autistic Pride Day<br /> * Being Autistic is the paradox of being human but also being radically different from most people. Before you [[grok]] that you are Autistic it seems impossible to be true. After you grok it, it seems impossible that it took a lifetime to figure out something so clearly true.💚<br /> * Many Autistic people experience irrational fears. These are hard wired terror responses to stimuli that pose not inherent threat. Such as an irrational fear of toilets. These can be coped with &quot;irrationally&quot; but traditional phobia therapy will be traumatizing.<br /> * Ableism is discrimination in favor of the abled.<br /> <br /> *[[Applied_Behavior_Analysis|ABA]] is a conversion &quot;therapy&quot; grounded in the concept the Autistic neurotype is unacceptable and that Autistic people should act in all ways as if Allistic. ABA is therefore ableism and a violation of anti-discrimination laws.<br /> <br /> *Being diagnosed as Autistic in various states of the U.S. will result in your [[Drawbacks_of_diagnosis|rights being restricted]].<br /> <br /> *Some states keep [[Drawbacks_of_diagnosis|mandatory databases]] of anyone who has been diagnosed as Autistic in that state.<br /> <br /> *@Twitter has clear rules that prevent hateful content regarding the disabled.<br /> <br /> *In spite of clear rules protecting the disabled, @Twitter openly ignores hateful content that targets the Autistic and other disabled people.<br /> <br /> *It is a myth that all Autistic people are asexual.<br /> <br /> *Some Autistic people are asexual, some are aromantic, some are demi, some are hypersexual.<br /> <br /> *Some Autistic people are very kinky. Not following social norms can definitely apply to sex.<br /> <br /> *The &quot;Autism Community&quot; is arguably anyone who has a connection to Autism.<br /> <br /> *The &quot;Autistic Community&quot; is anyone who is Autistic.<br /> <br /> *The distinction is very important when speaking on matters of Autism, especially the experience of being Autistic.<br /> <br /> *Most countries have laws that technically protect the disabled and are extremely powerful, like the _**ada**_ in the U.S.<br /> <br /> *Despite the power of these laws, it can take months or years for the law to act, leaving the disabled extremely vulnerable to abuse and mistreatment.<br /> <br /> *Some parents of Autistic children can be very problematic and attempt to control the Autistic narrative.<br /> <br /> *Many of the problematic parents are actually Autistic and are unaware of it.<br /> <br /> *Their lack of self awareness can be extremely harmful to their children and the community.<br /> <br /> *It is extremely easy for Autistic people to become traumatized.<br /> <br /> *At times it can be difficult to understand if you are having an Autistic response or a Traumagenic response to an event.<br /> <br /> *Yes, a lot of Autistic people enjoy Lego.<br /> <br /> *Yes, a lot of Autistic people enjoy Pokémon.<br /> <br /> *There are a lot of things that fit in really well with Autistic traits.<br /> <br /> *Autistic people tend to have different love languages than the Allistic.<br /> <br /> *5 [[Autistic love languages]] include:<br /> <br /> ** [[Infodumping]]<br /> ** [[Parallel Play]]<br /> ** Embracing Touch Needs<br /> ** Acceptance<br /> ** &quot;This [anything] reminded me of you&quot;<br /> <br /> *Autistic people often socialize though their special interests.<br /> <br /> *Groups of people that primarily organize and socialize through intense interest in a shared hobby, are frequently, disproportionately Autistic.<br /> <br /> *Allistic brains are wired to use heuristics and Autistics are not.<br /> <br /> *Heuristics are &quot;best guesses&quot; that are quick and efficient but imprecise and prone to error.<br /> <br /> ** Allistic brains are fast<br /> ** Autistic brains are precise<br /> <br /> *This is fundamental to understanding our differences.<br /> <br /> [https://t.co/c3251thHZx Due to confusion on this topic of unconscious heuristics we wrote this thread to help explain that this is not about conscious thought.]<br /> <br /> *Allistic brains are wired to use heuristics and Autistics are not.<br /> <br /> *Heuristics are &quot;best guesses&quot; that are quick and efficient but imprecise and prone to error.<br /> <br /> ** Allistic brains are fast<br /> ** Autistic brains are precise<br /> <br /> *This is fundamental to understanding our differences.<br /> <br /> **- [[Allism|Allistic]] means not Autistic.<br /> <br /> ** NeurodiverGENT is anyone who is not Neurotypical<br /> <br /> ** NeurodiverSE means a range of neurotypes which may include Neurotypical.<br /> <br /> *[https://t.co/xdJAY6kKAN Empathy] gets talked about a '''lot''' regarding the Autistic. There are myths and counter myths. Empathy is a sense and a knob on the Autistic spectrum which ranges from hyper to hypo.<br /> <br /> *[[The autism spectrum|The Autistic spectrum]] is [https://t.co/0drZ45Jl0g not a line]. It is a series of &quot;knobs&quot; set at various levels for each manifestation of Autism.<br /> <br /> *It is endless forms most beautiful.<br /> <br /> ♾❤️🧡💛💚💙💜♾<br /> <br /> [http://pbs.twimg.com/media/FU5q18vXEAI25pO.png Epic Infographic] by the Epic @Autism_Sketches<br /> <br /> *There is a saying in the autistic community: If you've met one autistic person, you've met ''one'' autistic person. You haven't met us all.<br /> <br /> *Autistic people tend to be meritocratic.<br /> <br /> *This can get us into a lot of trouble when we ignore more traditional power structures that are not based on merit.<br /> <br /> *[https://t.co/wK8WeLgxlB Many Autistic people are drawn to and even aroused by skilled people and experts.] This is apparently so unusual a fixation outside of the Autistic community that it needed a neologism: [[Peritiosexual]].<br /> <br /> *Despite laws that should protect them, many if not most Autistic people are afraid to be open with their employer and co-workers about being Autistic and do not have confidence that their jobs will be safe if they come out.<br /> <br /> *Autistic people are often members of some form of counter-culture.<br /> <br /> *Some Autistic people will only /publicly/ be a member of that counter-culture /or/ be openly Autistic, the social challenges of openly being both can be daunting.<br /> <br /> *Autistic people remember stories about Autistic characters better than stories about Allistic characters and vice versa.<br /> <br /> *This will probably tell you something about your favorite characters.<br /> <br /> *Autistic people tend to be very good at reading things upside down and backwards and take this ability for granted as a human norm.<br /> <br /> *Various studies, and shocked Allistics, indicate that this is not an easy thing for Allistics to do. (Still looking for exact numbers on this).<br /> <br /> *Autism is often a multigenerational disability that runs in families.<br /> <br /> *Until someone realizes the family has Autism, no one in the family will question Autistic behaviors as noteworthy.<br /> <br /> *It’s literally normal behavior for that family.<br /> <br /> [https://t.co/zTFAL3r5VH Having polled Autistic people]:<br /> <br /> *There is a 72% chance of at least one of their parents definitely being Autistic but only a 13% chance that their parents are aware of this.<br /> <br /> *There is only a 7% chance that their parents are definitely not Autistic.<br /> <br /> [https://t.co/XQOXyPZP4m One of the concrete indicators that a person is Autistic is if they are deeply concerned with &quot;claiming space&quot; that might not &quot;rightfully be theirs&quot; within the Autistic Community.]<br /> <br /> *For various reasons these Autistics fundamentally believe in the sanctity of marginalized spaces.<br /> <br /> [https://twitter.com/x/status/1534814791923126272 Here is the link to this @Twitter thread🧵]</div>

Dell http://actuallyautistic.wiki/index.php?title=Accidentally_open_secrets_regarding_Autism&diff=1922 2022-08-29T20:50:43Z

<p>Dell: </p> <hr /> <div>[https://twitter.com/x/status/1534814791923126272 Here is the link to this @Twitter thread🧵]<br /> <br /> <br /> There are facts that are known by so many Autistic people that they don't get talked about much, so people often don't realize they are a &quot;thing&quot; and then once they know ... they know, so they don't talk about it, and then you end up with people who don't &quot;know.&quot;<br /> <br /> * Autistic people naturally gravitate to other Neurodivergent people.<br /> * When a person realizes they are Autistic, most will quickly develop the ability to &quot;detect&quot; if another person is Autistic.<br /> * The vast majority of Autistic people are glad they are Autistic and want to keep it that way. They want accommodations, not a cure.<br /> * There is a strong connection between Autistic people and cats.<br /> * A lot of Autistic people personify objects and feel they have a semblance of life.<br /> * Autistic people tend to look much younger than they are.<br /> * On average an Autistic person will die 16 years earlier than a peer [[Allism|without Autism]]. Sooner if they have comorbidities such as Kinetism (ADHD), Depression, etc... This is due to lack of accommodations and acceptance.<br /> * Autistic people are frequently drawn to animation, many with a focus on Anime. There are many reasons for this.<br /> * Autistic people tend to eat a very small range of foods that they personally like to eat.<br /> * Elsa from Frozen is Autistically coded and &quot;Let it Go&quot; clearly parallels letting go of Autistic masking.<br /> * Autistic people are [[Gender#Overlap between Autism and being LGBT|very likely to be LGBTQ+]] compared to Allistics.<br /> * All the characters in Parks and Recs, except Anne Perkins are Autistically coded. (You will find that a lot of Autistic people loved the show before realizing they are Autistic)<br /> * Autistic people are not socially deficient. Autistic people are as effective at working together as Allistics are working together. There are challenges when Allistics and Autistics work together. Allistics perceive Autistics as deficient because there many many more of them<br /> * There is nothing wrong with being Autistic.<br /> * Self Diagnosis is Valid for a multitude of reasons.<br /> * #ActuallyAutistic is a hashtag that means you are openly Autistic.<br /> * Autistic people tend to have a different style of &quot;autobiographical&quot; memory than Allistic people. Allistic people have a constant recording of their experiences but Autistic people tend to have vivid powerful memories of specific moments.<br /> * Up to 86% of Autistic people also have Kinetism (ADHD)<br /> * [[Stimming]] can seriously reduce Autistic stress. Many Autistic people have suppressed their ability to Stim for so long that they have to actively &quot;deprogram&quot; to get back to a natural level of stimming.<br /> * The [[Symbols of Autism|Symbol of Autism]] is a Golden Infinity. A Rainbow infinity is the symbol of the Neurodiversity movement. Puzzle pieces represent the belief that Autistic people are missing a fundamental aspect of humanity. It is therefore considered a hate symbol by the Autistic Community.<br /> * [https://t.co/lyc8IGPjZM Autism Speaks] is considered a hate group by the Autistic Community. This is clearly demonstrated by their &quot;I am Autism&quot; commercial. Please do not allow children to see this video. Proceed with caution if you intend to watch it. It cannot be unseen.<br /> * Many Autistic people are Demi-Sexual. Many are Neuroqueer. Many are Autigender. If you are not familiar with these specific terms, you should definitely investigate them.<br /> * June 18th is Autistic Pride Day<br /> * Being Autistic is the paradox of being human but also being radically different from most people. Before you [[grok]] that you are Autistic it seems impossible to be true. After you grok it, it seems impossible that it took a lifetime to figure out something so clearly true.💚<br /> * Many Autistic people experience irrational fears. These are hard wired terror responses to stimuli that pose not inherent threat. Such as an irrational fear of toilets. These can be coped with &quot;irrationally&quot; but traditional phobia therapy will be traumatizing.<br /> * Ableism is discrimination in favor of the abled.<br /> <br /> [[Applied_Behavior_Analysis|ABA]] is a conversion &quot;therapy&quot; grounded in the concept the Autistic neurotype is unacceptable and that Autistic people should act in all ways as if Allistic. ABA is therefore ableism and a violation of anti-discrimination laws.<br /> <br /> Being diagnosed as Autistic in various states of the U.S. will result in your [[Drawbacks_of_diagnosis|rights being restricted]].<br /> <br /> Some states keep [[Drawbacks_of_diagnosis|mandatory databases]] of anyone who has been diagnosed as Autistic in that state.<br /> <br /> @Twitter has clear rules that prevent hateful content regarding the disabled.<br /> <br /> In spite of clear rules protecting the disabled, @Twitter openly ignores hateful content that targets the Autistic and other disabled people.<br /> <br /> It is a myth that all Autistic people are asexual.<br /> <br /> Some Autistic people are asexual, some are aromantic, some are demi, some are hypersexual.<br /> <br /> Some Autistic people are very kinky. Not following social norms can definitely apply to sex.<br /> <br /> The &quot;Autism Community&quot; is arguably anyone who has a connection to Autism.<br /> <br /> The &quot;Autistic Community&quot; is anyone who is Autistic.<br /> <br /> The distinction is very important when speaking on matters of Autism, especially the experience of being Autistic.<br /> <br /> Most countries have laws that technically protect the disabled and are extremely powerful, like the _**ada**_ in the U.S.<br /> <br /> Despite the power of these laws, it can take months or years for the law to act, leaving the disabled extremely vulnerable to abuse and mistreatment.<br /> <br /> Some parents of Autistic children can be very problematic and attempt to control the Autistic narrative.<br /> <br /> Many of the problematic parents are actually Autistic and are unaware of it.<br /> <br /> Their lack of self awareness can be extremely harmful to their children and the community.<br /> <br /> It is extremely easy for Autistic people to become traumatized.<br /> <br /> At times it can be difficult to understand if you are having an Autistic response or a Traumagenic response to an event.<br /> <br /> Yes, a lot of Autistic people enjoy Lego.<br /> <br /> Yes, a lot of Autistic people enjoy Pokémon.<br /> <br /> There are a lot of things that fit in really well with Autistic traits.<br /> <br /> Autistic people tend to have different love languages than the Allistic.<br /> <br /> 5 [[Autistic love languages]] include:<br /> <br /> * [[Infodumping]]<br /> * [[Parallel Play]]<br /> * Embracing Touch Needs<br /> * Acceptance<br /> * &quot;This [anything] reminded me of you&quot;<br /> <br /> Autistic people often socialize though their special interests.<br /> <br /> Groups of people that primarily organize and socialize through intense interest in a shared hobby, are frequently, disproportionately Autistic.<br /> <br /> Allistic brains are wired to use heuristics and Autistics are not.<br /> <br /> Heuristics are &quot;best guesses&quot; that are quick and efficient but imprecise and prone to error.<br /> <br /> * Allistic brains are fast<br /> * Autistic brains are precise<br /> <br /> This is fundamental to understanding our differences.<br /> <br /> [https://t.co/c3251thHZx Due to confusion on this topic of unconscious heuristics we wrote this thread to help explain that this is not about conscious thought.]<br /> <br /> Allistic brains are wired to use heuristics and Autistics are not.<br /> <br /> Heuristics are &quot;best guesses&quot; that are quick and efficient but imprecise and prone to error.<br /> <br /> * Allistic brains are fast<br /> * Autistic brains are precise<br /> <br /> This is fundamental to understanding our differences.<br /> <br /> - [[Allism|Allistic]] means not Autistic.<br /> <br /> * NeurodiverGENT is anyone who is not Neurotypical<br /> <br /> * NeurodiverSE means a range of neurotypes which may include Neurotypical.<br /> <br /> [https://t.co/xdJAY6kKAN Empathy] gets talked about a '''lot''' regarding the Autistic. There are myths and counter myths. Empathy is a sense and a knob on the Autistic spectrum which ranges from hyper to hypo.<br /> <br /> [[The autism spectrum|The Autistic spectrum]] is [https://t.co/0drZ45Jl0g not a line]. It is a series of &quot;knobs&quot; set at various levels for each manifestation of Autism.<br /> <br /> It is endless forms most beautiful.<br /> <br /> ♾❤️🧡💛💚💙💜♾<br /> <br /> [http://pbs.twimg.com/media/FU5q18vXEAI25pO.png Epic Infographic] by the Epic @Autism_Sketches<br /> <br /> Autistic people tend to be meritocratic.<br /> <br /> This can get us into a lot of trouble when we ignore more traditional power structures that are not based on merit.<br /> <br /> [https://t.co/wK8WeLgxlB Many Autistic people are drawn to and even aroused by skilled people and experts.] This is apparently so unusual a fixation outside of the Autistic community that it needed a neologism: [[Peritiosexual]].<br /> <br /> Despite laws that should protect them, many if not most Autistic people are afraid to be open with their employer and co-workers about being Autistic and do not have confidence that their jobs will be safe if they come out.<br /> <br /> Autistic people are often members of some form of counter-culture.<br /> <br /> Some Autistic people will only /publicly/ be a member of that counter-culture /or/ be openly Autistic, the social challenges of openly being both can be daunting.<br /> <br /> Autistic people remember stories about Autistic characters better than stories about Allistic characters and vice versa.<br /> <br /> This will probably tell you something about your favorite characters.<br /> <br /> Autistic people tend to be very good at reading things upside down and backwards and take this ability for granted as a human norm.<br /> <br /> Various studies, and shocked Allistics, indicate that this is not an easy thing for Allistics to do. (Still looking for exact numbers on this).<br /> <br /> Autism is often a multigenerational disability that runs in families.<br /> <br /> Until someone realizes the family has Autism, no one in the family will question Autistic behaviors as noteworthy.<br /> <br /> It’s literally normal behavior for that family.<br /> <br /> [https://t.co/zTFAL3r5VH Having polled Autistic people]:<br /> <br /> There is a 72% chance of at least one of their parents definitely being Autistic but only a 13% chance that their parents are aware of this.<br /> <br /> There is only a 7% chance that their parents are definitely not Autistic.<br /> <br /> [https://t.co/XQOXyPZP4m One of the concrete indicators that a person is Autistic is if they are deeply concerned with &quot;claiming space&quot; that might not &quot;rightfully be theirs&quot; within the Autistic Community.]<br /> <br /> For various reasons these Autistics fundamentally believe in the sanctity of marginalized spaces. &lt;/a&gt;<br /> <br /> [https://twitter.com/x/status/1534814791923126272 Here is the link to this @Twitter thread🧵]</div>

Dell http://actuallyautistic.wiki/index.php?title=Symbols_of_Autism&diff=1902 2022-08-27T19:58:29Z

<p>Dell: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Comment|This should have more images!<br /> : We need to be careful about copyright issues.<br /> :: puzzle piece is from pexels.com . Their license allows this use<br /> :: ribbon is from freepik.com . See the file for complete license info<br /> :: I made the blue and rainbow swatches<br /> }}<br /> <br /> People use a variety of '''images to symbolize autism'''. A person might wear this symbol or have it as a bumper sticker or otherwise displayed to indicate that the user is autistic, is closely related to or has a strong relationship with an autistic person, or otherwise supports the autistic community. These symbols are also frequently found in works related to autism, such as this very wiki<br /> <br /> == Jigsaw puzzle piece ==<br /> <br /> [[File:Puzzle piece.png|100px]]<br /> <br /> A single piece from a jigsaw puzzle or a few pieces put together. The symbol of [[Autism Speaks]]. It is meant to signify the complexity of the autism spectrum.<br /> <br /> Many in the [[Autistic community]] find this symbol offensive, stating that it implies something is missing in an autistic brain or that autism is a problem to be solved.&lt;ref&gt;[https://neuroclastic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Heres-Why-Most-Autistic-People-Hate-the-Puzzle-Piece-Symbol.pdf Here's Why Most Autistic People Hate the Puzzle<br /> Piece Symbol]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> == Rainbow-colored infinity symbol ==<br /> <br /> [[File:Logo.png|100px]]<br /> <br /> The rainbow-colored infinity symbol signifies the infinite diversity in the ways Autism presents itself.<br /> <br /> Many in the Autistic community advocate the use of this symbol over the traditional jigsaw puzzle piece.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.askautism.org/blog/thedebate The Debate]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> == Ribbon ==<br /> [[File:ribbon.png|75px]]<br /> <br /> In accord with other ribbons symbolizing other conditions, the autism awareness ribbon is an illustration of multiply-colored jigsaw puzzle pieces. As stated before, many in the autistic community find this offensive.<br /> <br /> == Colors ==<br /> [[File:blue.png|35px]]<br /> <br /> [[File:rainbow.png|100px]]<br /> <br /> Autism Speaks has advocated that people wear blue to indicate support of autistic people. However, many autistic people do not want Autism Speaks to represent them. So other colors, including gold, red, taupe, and purple, have been offered as alternatives,&lt;ref&gt;[https://embrace-autism.com/reclaiming-blue-for-autism/ Reclaiming Blue for Autism]&lt;/ref&gt; in addition to the ubiquitous rainbow.<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> <br /> &lt;references /&gt;<br /> <br /> [[Category:Neurotype and disability symbols]]</div>

Dell http://actuallyautistic.wiki/index.php?title=Symbols_of_Autism&diff=1901 2022-08-27T19:55:02Z

<p>Dell: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Comment|This should have more images!<br /> : We need to be careful about copyright issues.<br /> :: puzzle piece is from pexels.com . Their license allows this use<br /> :: ribbon is from freepik.com . See the file for complete license info<br /> :: I made the blue and rainbow swatches<br /> }}<br /> <br /> People use a variety of '''images to symbolize autism'''. A person might wear this symbol or have it as a bumper sticker or otherwise displayed to indicate that the user is autistic, is closely related to or has a strong relationship with an autistic person, or otherwise supports the autistic community. These symbols are also frequently found in works related to autism, such as this very wiki<br /> <br /> == Jigsaw puzzle piece ==<br /> <br /> [[File:Puzzle piece.png|100px]]<br /> <br /> A single piece from a jigsaw puzzle or a few pieces put together. The symbol of [[Autism Speaks]]. It is meant to signify the complexity of the autism spectrum.<br /> <br /> Many in the [[Autistic community]] find this symbol offensive, stating that it implies something is missing in an autistic brain or that autism is a problem to be solved.&lt;ref&gt;https://neuroclastic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Heres-Why-Most-Autistic-People-Hate-the-Puzzle-Piece-Symbol.pdf Here's Why Most Autistic People Hate the Puzzle<br /> Piece Symbol&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> == Rainbow-colored infinity symbol ==<br /> <br /> [[File:Logo.png|100px]]<br /> <br /> The rainbow-colored infinity symbol signifies the infinite diversity in the ways Autism presents itself.<br /> <br /> Many in the Autistic community advocate the use of this symbol over the traditional jigsaw puzzle piece.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.askautism.org/blog/thedebate The Debate]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> == Ribbon ==<br /> [[File:ribbon.png|75px]]<br /> <br /> In accord with other ribbons symbolizing other conditions, the autism awareness ribbon is an illustration of multiply-colored jigsaw puzzle pieces. As stated before, many in the autistic community find this offensive.<br /> <br /> == Colors ==<br /> [[File:blue.png|35px]]<br /> <br /> [[File:rainbow.png|100px]]<br /> <br /> Autism Speaks has advocated that people wear blue to indicate support of autistic people. However, many autistic people do not want Autism Speaks to represent them. So other colors, including gold, red, taupe, and purple, have been offered as alternatives,&lt;ref&gt;[https://embrace-autism.com/reclaiming-blue-for-autism/ Reclaiming Blue for Autism]&lt;/ref&gt; in addition to the ubiquitous rainbow.<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> <br /> &lt;references /&gt;<br /> <br /> [[Category:Neurotype and disability symbols]]</div>

Dell http://actuallyautistic.wiki/index.php?title=Jokes_about_Autism&diff=1899 2022-08-27T19:23:46Z

<p>Dell: </p> <hr /> <div>Here we collect jokes and funny stories about autism, written and told by autistic people.<br /> <br /> == Stand-up comedy ==<br /> <br /> * [https://youtu.be/5lXbpgU9OWk Hannah Gadsby on what it means for her to be &quot;high-functioning&quot;]. This is an excerpt from Hannah's Netflix special &quot;Douglas&quot;, which is an entire show about her autism. <br /> * [https://www.tiktok.com/@joewellscomic/video/7085799950881131781 Joe Wells on having a non-autistic brother].<br /> <br /> == Jokes from the socials ==<br /> <br /> * I forget who, but somebody tweeted this: Either autistic people need to stop being so relatable, or I need to get tested!<br /> <br /> == Community jokes ==<br /> <br /> {{Comment|Please add your own jokes here!}}<br /> <br /> * Everybody around me got side effects from their COVID vaccines, except me. I was worried that they'd given me a placebo, until I was diagnosed with ASD, four weeks after my first shot.<br /> * Go away or I'll tell you about my D &amp; D character. I'm warning you: she's an Elven Paladin with three notebooks of backstory!</div>

Dell http://actuallyautistic.wiki/index.php?title=Add_stuff_here_please&diff=1898 2022-08-27T19:23:02Z

<p>Dell: </p> <hr /> <div>This is a list of wiki pages that want you to '''add stuff''' to them. These pages are usually new, and need user contributions to build out the content. You can find other lists like this one on [[Please help these pages]].<br /> <br /> If you have a new page in need of content, add it here. Use a nested list to add notes about what content is needed. When it's got enough content, remove it from this page.<br /> <br /> If you're anyone who wants to pitch in, check out these pages and help add some content. Thanks!<br /> <br /> == Pages wanting user contributions ==<br /> <br /> * [[Autistic public figures]] (previously was &quot;Autistic celebrities&quot;)<br /> ** Add your favorite public figures. Note, this isn't for speculation.<br /> ** Some public figures have a wikipedia source. We'd prefer something more personal, so if you can find their announcement social media or news post, or a good article about them, it would be worth replacing the wikipedia link. Sometimes it's as easy as reading the current wikipedia link and using one of their primary sources.<br /> <br /> * [[Twitter]]<br /> ** Add hashtags and explanations of them.<br /> ** Add some autistic accounts.<br /> <br /> *[[Overlapping neurotypes]]<br /> ** Needs a LOT more<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Category:Meta]]</div>

Dell http://actuallyautistic.wiki/index.php?title=Jokes_about_Autism&diff=1820 2022-08-26T19:56:27Z

<p>Dell: </p> <hr /> <div>Here we collect jokes and funny stories about autism, written and told by autistic people.<br /> <br /> == Stand-up comedy ==<br /> <br /> * [https://youtu.be/5lXbpgU9OWk Hannah Gadsby on what it means for her to be &quot;high-functioning&quot;]. This is an excerpt from Hannah's Netflix special &quot;Douglas&quot;, which is an entire show about her autism. <br /> * [https://www.tiktok.com/@joewellscomic/video/7085799950881131781 Joe Wells on having a non-autistic brother].<br /> <br /> == Jokes from the socials ==<br /> <br /> == Community jokes ==<br /> <br /> {{Comment|Please add your own jokes here!}}<br /> <br /> * Everybody around me got side effects from their COVID vaccines, except me. I was worried that they'd given me a placebo, until I was diagnosed with ASD, four weeks after my first shot.<br /> * I forget who, but somebody tweeted this: Either autistic people need to stop being so relatable, or I need to get tested!<br /> * Go away or I'll tell you about my D &amp; D character. I'm warning you: she's an Elven Paladin with three notebooks of backstory!</div>

Dell http://actuallyautistic.wiki/index.php?title=Jokes_about_Autism&diff=1818 2022-08-26T19:53:19Z

<p>Dell: </p> <hr /> <div>Here we collect jokes and funny stories about autism, written and told by autistic people.<br /> <br /> == Stand-up comedy ==<br /> <br /> * [https://youtu.be/5lXbpgU9OWk Hannah Gadsby on what it means for her to be &quot;high-functioning&quot;]. This is an excerpt from Hannah's Netflix special &quot;Douglas&quot;, which is an entire show about her autism. <br /> * [https://www.tiktok.com/@joewellscomic/video/7085799950881131781 Joe Wells on having a non-autistic brother].<br /> <br /> == Jokes from the socials ==<br /> <br /> == Community jokes ==<br /> <br /> {{Comment|Please add your own jokes here!}}<br /> <br /> * Everybody around me got side effects from their COVID vaccines, except me. I was worried that they'd given me a placebo, until I was diagnosed with ASD, four weeks after my first shot.<br /> * I forget who, but somebody tweeted this: Either autistic people need to stop being so relatable, or I need to get tested!</div>

Dell http://actuallyautistic.wiki/index.php?title=Symbols_of_Autism&diff=1717 2022-08-26T11:17:44Z

<p>Dell: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Comment|This should have more images!<br /> : We need to be careful about copyright issues.<br /> :: puzzle piece is from pexels.com . Their license allows this use<br /> :: ribbon is from freepik.com . See the file for complete license info<br /> :: I made the blue and rainbow swatches<br /> }}<br /> <br /> People use a variety of '''images to symbolize autism'''. A person might wear this symbol or have it as a bumper sticker or otherwise displayed to indicate that the user is autistic, is closely related to or has a strong relationship with an autistic person, or otherwise supports the autistic community. These symbols are also frequently found in works related to autism, such as this very wiki<br /> <br /> == Jigsaw puzzle piece ==<br /> <br /> [[File:Puzzle piece.png|100px]]<br /> <br /> A single piece from a jigsaw puzzle or a few pieces put together. The symbol of [[Autism Speaks]]. It is meant to signify the complexity of the autism spectrum.<br /> <br /> Many in the [[Autistic community]] find this symbol offensive, stating that it implies something is missing in an autistic brain or that autism is a problem to be solved.&lt;ref&gt;https://neuroclastic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Heres-Why-Most-Autistic-People-Hate-the-Puzzle-Piece-Symbol.pdf Here's Why Most Autistic People Hate the Puzzle<br /> Piece Symbol&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> == Rainbow-colored infinity symbol ==<br /> <br /> [[File:Logo.png|100px]]<br /> <br /> The rainbow-colored infinity symbol signifies the infinite diversity in the ways Autism presents itself.<br /> <br /> Many in the Autistic community advocate the use of this symbol over the traditional jigsaw puzzle piece.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.askautism.org/blog/thedebate The Debate]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> == Ribbon ==<br /> [[File:ribbon.png|75px]]<br /> <br /> In accord with other ribbons symbolizing other conditions, the autism awareness ribbon is an illustration of multiply-colored jigsaw puzzle pieces. As stated before, many in the autistic community find this offensive.<br /> <br /> == Colors ==<br /> [[File:blue.png|35px]]<br /> <br /> [[File:rainbow.png|100px]]<br /> <br /> Autism Speaks has advocated that people wear blue to indicate support of autistic people. However, many autistic people do not want Autism speaks to represent them. So other colors, including gold, red, taupe, and purple, have been offered as alternatives,&lt;ref&gt;[https://embrace-autism.com/reclaiming-blue-for-autism/ Reclaiming Blue for Autism]&lt;/ref&gt; in addition to the ubiquitous rainbow.<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> <br /> &lt;references /&gt;</div>

Dell http://actuallyautistic.wiki/index.php?title=File:Ribbon.png&diff=1716 2022-08-26T11:14:48Z

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Dell http://actuallyautistic.wiki/index.php?title=Symbols_of_Autism&diff=1715 2022-08-26T11:04:22Z

<p>Dell: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Comment|This should have more images!<br /> : We need to be careful about copyright issues.<br /> :: puzzle piece is from pexels.com . Their license allows this use<br /> }}<br /> <br /> People use a variety of '''images to symbolize autism'''. A person might wear this symbol or have it as a bumper sticker or otherwise displayed to indicate that the user is autistic, is closely related to or has a strong relationship with an autistic person, or otherwise supports the autistic community. These symbols are also frequently found in works related to autism, such as this very wiki<br /> <br /> == Jigsaw puzzle piece ==<br /> <br /> [[File:Puzzle piece.png|100px]]<br /> <br /> A single piece from a jigsaw puzzle or a few pieces put together. The symbol of [[Autism Speaks]]. It is meant to signify the complexity of the autism spectrum.<br /> <br /> Many in the [[Autistic community]] find this symbol offensive, stating that it implies something is missing in an autistic brain or that autism is a problem to be solved.&lt;ref&gt;https://neuroclastic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Heres-Why-Most-Autistic-People-Hate-the-Puzzle-Piece-Symbol.pdf Here's Why Most Autistic People Hate the Puzzle<br /> Piece Symbol&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> == Rainbow-colored infinity symbol ==<br /> <br /> [[File:Logo.png|100px]]<br /> <br /> The rainbow-colored infinity symbol signifies the infinite diversity in the ways Autism presents itself.<br /> <br /> Many in the Autistic community advocate the use of this symbol over the traditional jigsaw puzzle piece.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.askautism.org/blog/thedebate The Debate]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> == Ribbon ==<br /> <br /> In accord with other ribbons symbolizing other conditions, the autism awareness ribbon is an illustration of multiply-colored jigsaw puzzle pieces. As stated before, many in the autistic community find this offensive.<br /> <br /> == Colors ==<br /> [[File:blue.png|35px]]<br /> [[File:rainbow.png|100px]]<br /> <br /> Autism Speaks has advocated that people wear blue to indicate support of autistic people. However, many autistic people do not want Autism speaks to represent them. So other colors, including gold, red, taupe, and purple, have been offered as alternatives,&lt;ref&gt;[https://embrace-autism.com/reclaiming-blue-for-autism/ Reclaiming Blue for Autism]&lt;/ref&gt; in addition to the ubiquitous rainbow.<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> <br /> &lt;references /&gt;</div>

Dell http://actuallyautistic.wiki/index.php?title=File:Blue.png&diff=1714 2022-08-26T11:02:33Z

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Dell http://actuallyautistic.wiki/index.php?title=File:Rainbow.png&diff=1713 2022-08-26T11:01:51Z

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Dell http://actuallyautistic.wiki/index.php?title=Symbols_of_Autism&diff=1712 2022-08-26T10:52:06Z

<p>Dell: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Comment|This should have more images!<br /> : We need to be careful about copyright issues.<br /> :: puzzle piece is from pexels.com . Their license allows this use<br /> }}<br /> <br /> People use a variety of '''images to symbolize autism'''. A person might wear this symbol or have it as a bumper sticker or otherwise displayed to indicate that the user is autistic, is closely related to or has a strong relationship with an autistic person, or otherwise supports the autistic community. These symbols are also frequently found in works related to autism, such as this very wiki<br /> <br /> == Jigsaw puzzle piece ==<br /> <br /> [[File:Puzzle piece.png|100px]]<br /> <br /> A single piece from a jigsaw puzzle or a few pieces put together. The symbol of [[Autism Speaks]]. It is meant to signify the complexity of the autism spectrum.<br /> <br /> Many in the [[Autistic community]] find this symbol offensive, stating that it implies something is missing in an autistic brain or that autism is a problem to be solved.&lt;ref&gt;https://neuroclastic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Heres-Why-Most-Autistic-People-Hate-the-Puzzle-Piece-Symbol.pdf Here's Why Most Autistic People Hate the Puzzle<br /> Piece Symbol&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> == Rainbow-colored infinity symbol ==<br /> <br /> [[File:Logo.png|100px]]<br /> <br /> The rainbow-colored infinity symbol signifies the infinite diversity in the ways Autism presents itself.<br /> <br /> Many in the Autistic community advocate the use of this symbol over the traditional jigsaw puzzle piece.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.askautism.org/blog/thedebate The Debate]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> == Ribbon ==<br /> <br /> In accord with other ribbons symbolizing other conditions, the autism awareness ribbon is an illustration of multiply-colored jigsaw puzzle pieces. As stated before, many in the autistic community find this offensive.<br /> <br /> == Colors ==<br /> <br /> Autism Speaks has advocated that people wear blue to indicate support of autistic people. However, many autistic people do not want Autism speaks to represent them. So other colors, including gold, red, taupe, and purple, have been offered as alternatives,&lt;ref&gt;[https://embrace-autism.com/reclaiming-blue-for-autism/ Reclaiming Blue for Autism]&lt;/ref&gt; in addition to the ubiquitous rainbow.<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> <br /> &lt;references /&gt;</div>

Dell http://actuallyautistic.wiki/index.php?title=Symbols_of_Autism&diff=1711 2022-08-26T10:50:55Z

<p>Dell: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Comment|This should have more images!<br /> : We need to be careful about copyright issues.<br /> }}<br /> <br /> People use a variety of '''images to symbolize autism'''. A person might wear this symbol or have it as a bumper sticker or otherwise displayed to indicate that the user is autistic, is closely related to or has a strong relationship with an autistic person, or otherwise supports the autistic community. These symbols are also frequently found in works related to autism, such as this very wiki<br /> <br /> == Jigsaw puzzle piece ==<br /> <br /> [[File:Puzzle piece.png|100px]]<br /> <br /> A single piece from a jigsaw puzzle or a few pieces put together. The symbol of [[Autism Speaks]]. It is meant to signify the complexity of the autism spectrum.<br /> <br /> Many in the [[Autistic community]] find this symbol offensive, stating that it implies something is missing in an autistic brain or that autism is a problem to be solved.&lt;ref&gt;https://neuroclastic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Heres-Why-Most-Autistic-People-Hate-the-Puzzle-Piece-Symbol.pdf Here's Why Most Autistic People Hate the Puzzle<br /> Piece Symbol&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> == Rainbow-colored infinity symbol ==<br /> <br /> [[File:Logo.png|100px]]<br /> <br /> The rainbow-colored infinity symbol signifies the infinite diversity in the ways Autism presents itself.<br /> <br /> Many in the Autistic community advocate the use of this symbol over the traditional jigsaw puzzle piece.&lt;ref&gt;[https://www.askautism.org/blog/thedebate The Debate]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> == Ribbon ==<br /> <br /> In accord with other ribbons symbolizing other conditions, the autism awareness ribbon is an illustration of multiply-colored jigsaw puzzle pieces. As stated before, many in the autistic community find this offensive.<br /> <br /> == Colors ==<br /> <br /> Autism Speaks has advocated that people wear blue to indicate support of autistic people. However, many autistic people do not want Autism speaks to represent them. So other colors, including gold, red, taupe, and purple, have been offered as alternatives,&lt;ref&gt;[https://embrace-autism.com/reclaiming-blue-for-autism/ Reclaiming Blue for Autism]&lt;/ref&gt; in addition to the ubiquitous rainbow.<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> <br /> &lt;references /&gt;</div>

Dell http://actuallyautistic.wiki/index.php?title=File:Puzzle_piece.png&diff=1710 2022-08-26T10:50:42Z

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Dell http://actuallyautistic.wiki/index.php?title=File:Puzzle_piece.png&diff=1709 2022-08-26T10:46:43Z

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<p>Dell: Photo by Ann H from Pexels: https://www.pexels.com/photo/jigsaw-puzzle-on-pink-background-3482444/ License: https://www.pexels.com/license/</p> <hr /> <div>== Summary ==<br /> Photo by Ann H from Pexels: https://www.pexels.com/photo/jigsaw-puzzle-on-pink-background-3482444/<br /> <br /> License: https://www.pexels.com/license/</div>

Dell http://actuallyautistic.wiki/index.php?title=Articles&diff=1696 2022-08-26T05:51:12Z

<p>Dell: </p> <hr /> <div>* [https://plausiblydeniable.com/five-geek-social-fallacies/ 5 geek social fallacies]<br /> * [https://medium.com/@martienne17/my-social-skills-for-autistic-people-manifesto-189431a21ec3 My social skills for autistic people manifesto]<br /> * [https://askearn.org/page/neurodiversity-in-the-workplace Neurodiversity in the workplace]<br /> * [https://www.business-standard.com/article/technology/people-with-autism-are-hot-hires-for-artificial-intelligence-jobs-119080301063_1.html People with autism are hot hires for AI jobs]<br /> * [https://mythcreants.com/blog/six-things-writers-should-know-about-autistic-people/ Six Things Writers Should Know About Autistic People]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Autistic culture]]</div>

Dell http://actuallyautistic.wiki/index.php?title=Talk:Autistic_artists&diff=1672 2022-08-26T02:02:29Z

<p>Dell: Created page with &quot;Does this overlap w/ Autistic celebrities?&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>Does this overlap w/ Autistic celebrities?</div>

Dell http://actuallyautistic.wiki/index.php?title=Autistic_representation_in_fiction&diff=1669 2022-08-26T01:50:45Z

<p>Dell: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Comment| I think this could be better organized by media type --[[User:Fire Eider|Fire Eider]] ([[User talk:Fire Eider|talk]]) 13:18, 24 August 2022 (UTC)}}<br /> <br /> ==General Discussion==<br /> * [https://mythcreants.com/blog/five-characters-coded-as-autistic/ Mythcreants: Five Characters Coded as Autistic]<br /> <br /> ==Animation==<br /> *Entrapta - ''She-Ra and the Princesses of Power'' - (confirmed by showrunner ND Stevenson)<br /> *Marcy Wu - ''Amphibia'' - (semi-canon? When a fan brought it up to the show creator, with the supporting opinion of psychologist friends, he said he would “default to you and your trained colleagues on this one.”)<br /> *Max Jerry Horowitz - ''Mary and Max'' - (canon)<br /> <br /> ==Books==<br /> *Blackwolf - &quot;Soon I Will Be Invincible&quot; - (canon)<br /> *Christopher Boone - ''The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time'' (canon)<br /> <br /> ==Plays==<br /> *Christopher Boone - ''The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time'' (canon)<br /> <br /> ==Movies==<br /> *Raymond Babbitt - ''Rain Man'' - (canon)<br /> *Wendy - ''Please Stand By'' - (canon)<br /> <br /> ==Television==<br /> *Abed Nadir - ''Community'' - (canon)<br /> *Drea - ''Everything's Gonna Be Okay'' - (canon)<br /> *Dr. Temperance Brennan - ''Bones'' - (never said in canon, but creator said she was based off someone they knew irl who is Autistic)<br /> *Fiona Helbron - ''Elementary'' - (canon)<br /> *Gary Bell - ''Alphas'' - (canon)<br /> *Julia - ''Sesame Street'' - (canon) <br /> *Kevin Blake - ''Eureka'' - (canon - He was &quot;cured&quot; when an alternate timeline was created. Autistic people... were not thrilled with that outcome)<br /> *Lieutenant Commander Data - ''Star Trek: The Next Generation'' - (Probably best classified as &quot;accidentally autistic&quot;. He has autistic traits and many autistic people see themselves represented in Data, but it seems that the writers of the show did not intentionally write him as autistic. Brent Spiner, the actor who plays Data, said in an interview that he was glad that he didn't know Data to be autistic, because he was afraid that he would have pushed the writers to write him in a certain way, which &quot;could have ruined the entire thing&quot;.&lt;ref&gt; [https://youtu.be/59BaaifBuFI?t=1867 Excerpt from JLGB interview with Brent Spiner], edited by Jessie Gender &lt;/ref&gt;)<br /> *Lieutenant Commander Spock - ''Star Trek: The Original Series'' (and more) - (Another character that is probably best classified as &quot;accidentally autistic&quot;. While not explicitly written as such {{Citation needed|date=August 2022}}, many autistic people see themselves represented by Spock.)<br /> *Matilda Moss - ''Everything's Gonna Be Okay'' - (canon)<br /> *Nicholas Moss - ''Everything's Gonna Be Okay'' - (canon)<br /> *Rufus Whedon - &quot;Locke &amp; Key&quot;<br /> *Sam Gardner - ''Atypical'' - (canon)<br /> *Spencer Reid - ''Criminal Minds'' - (not confirmed canon aside from actor who plays him)<br /> *Will Graham - ''Hannibal'' - (in the first episode, he is said to be somewhere on the Autism Spectrum)<br /> *Woo Young Woo - ''Extraordinary Attorney Woo''<br /> <br /> ==Some of my favourite autistic-coded fictional queer women== <br /> * Robin Buckley - ''Stranger Things'' (coded but not officially canon)<br /> * Jillian Holtzmann - ''Ghostbusters'' (coded but not officially canon)<br /> * Janine Kishi - ''The Baby-sitters Club'' (coded but not officially canon)<br /> <br /> ==References==</div>

Dell http://actuallyautistic.wiki/index.php?title=Autistic_representation_in_fiction&diff=1668 2022-08-26T01:50:16Z

<p>Dell: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Comment| I think this could be better organized by media type --[[User:Fire Eider|Fire Eider]] ([[User talk:Fire Eider|talk]]) 13:18, 24 August 2022 (UTC)}}<br /> <br /> ==General Discussion==<br /> * [https://mythcreants.com/blog/five-characters-coded-as-autistic/ Mythcreants: Five Characters Coded as Autistic]<br /> <br /> ==Animation==<br /> *Entrapta - ''She-Ra and the Princesses of Power'' - (confirmed by showrunner ND Stevenson)<br /> *Marcy Wu - ''Amphibia'' - (semi-canon? When a fan brought it up to the show creator, with the supporting opinion of psychologist friends, he said he would “default to you and your trained colleagues on this one.”)<br /> *Max Jerry Horowitz - ''Mary and Max'' - (canon)<br /> <br /> ==Books==<br /> *Blackwolf - &quot;Soon I Will Be Invincible&quot; - (canon)<br /> *Christopher Boone - ''The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time'' (canon)<br /> <br /> ==Plays==<br /> *Christopher Boone - ''The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time'' (canon)<br /> <br /> ==Movies==<br /> *Raymond Babbitt - ''Rain Man'' - (canon)<br /> *Wendy - ''Please Stand By'' - (canon)<br /> <br /> ==Television==<br /> *Abed Nadir - ''Community'' - (canon)<br /> *Drea - ''Everything's Gonna Be Okay'' - (canon)<br /> *Dr. Temperance Brennan - ''Bones'' - (never said in canon, but creator said she was based off someone they knew irl who is Autistic)<br /> *Fiona Helbron - ''Elementary'' - (canon)<br /> *Gary Bell - ''Alphas'' - (canon)<br /> *Julia - ''Sesame Street'' - (canon) <br /> *Kevin Blake - ''Eureka'' - (canon - He was &quot;cured&quot; when an alternate timeline was created. Autistic people... were not thrilled with that outcome)<br /> *Lieutenant Commander Data - ''Star Trek: The Next Generation'' - (Probably best classified as &quot;accidentally autistic&quot;. He has autistic traits and many autistic people see themselves represented in Data, but it seems that the writers of the show did not intentionally write him as autistic. Brent Spiner, the actor who plays Data, said in an interview that he was glad that he didn't know Data to be autistic, because he was afraid that he would have pushed the writers to write him in a certain way, which &quot;could have ruined the entire thing&quot;.&lt;ref&gt; [https://youtu.be/59BaaifBuFI?t=1867 Excerpt from JLGB interview with Brent Spiner], edited by Jessie Gender &lt;/ref&gt;)<br /> *Lieutenant Commander Spock - ''Star Trek: The Original Series'' (and more) - (Another character that is probably best classified as &quot;accidentally autistic&quot;. While not explicitly written as such {{Citation needed|date=August 2022}}, many autistic people see themselves represented by Spock.)<br /> *Matilda Moss - ''Everything's Gonna Be Okay'' - (canon)<br /> *Nicholas Moss - ''Everything's Gonna Be Okay'' - (canon)<br /> *Rufus Whedon - &quot;Locke &amp; Key&quot;<br /> *Sam Gardner - ''Atypical'' - (canon)<br /> *Spencer Reid - ''Criminal Minds'' - (not confirmed canon aside from actor who plays him)<br /> *Will Graham - ''Hannibal'' - (in the first episode, he is said to be somewhere on the Autism Spectrum)<br /> *Woo Young Woo - ''Extraordinary Attorney Woo''<br /> <br /> ==Some of my favourite autistic-coded fictional queer women== <br /> * Robin Buckley - ''Stranger Things'' (coded but not officially canon)<br /> * Jillian Holtzmann - ''Ghostbusters'' (coded but not officially canon)<br /> * Janine Kishi - ''The Baby-sitters Club'' (coded but not officially canon)</div>

Dell http://actuallyautistic.wiki/index.php?title=Talk:Twitter&diff=1659 2022-08-26T01:30:27Z

<p>Dell: Created page with &quot;Are we allowed to add our own accounts here? Even if we don't post exclusively or even primarily about autism?&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>Are we allowed to add our own accounts here?<br /> <br /> Even if we don't post exclusively or even primarily about autism?</div>

Dell http://actuallyautistic.wiki/index.php?title=Feedback,_questions_and_suggestions&diff=1161 2022-08-24T11:40:17Z

<p>Dell: </p> <hr /> <div>Do you have any '''feedback'''? Some '''ideas''' to improve this wiki? Certain '''features''' you'd like to have? Just post them here by editing this page and put your thoughts wherever you want! :)<br /> <br /> &lt;!-- Cool ideas and brainstorming go brrr! --&gt;<br /> <br /> * How does one delete a page entirely if it's spam for example?<br /> <br /> * Is there a way to add images to a page? The help says to upload an image, but I don't know where to upload it to<br /> <br /> * Should we have a page saying where to get autism-related stuff? On the one hand, this could be a useful resource. On the other, it could very easily turn into a spam page, w/ nothing but free advertising<br /> **What do you mean by &quot;autism related stuff&quot;?<br /> ***Good question. That may be too difficult to judge. Anything from noise-cancelling headphones to T-shirts w/ Autism-related sayings</div>

Dell http://actuallyautistic.wiki/index.php?title=Feedback,_questions_and_suggestions&diff=1160 2022-08-24T11:40:03Z

<p>Dell: </p> <hr /> <div>Do you have any '''feedback'''? Some '''ideas''' to improve this wiki? Certain '''features''' you'd like to have? Just post them here by editing this page and put your thoughts wherever you want! :)<br /> <br /> &lt;!-- Cool ideas and brainstorming go brrr! --&gt;<br /> <br /> * How does one delete a page entirely if it's spam for example?<br /> <br /> * Is there a way to add images to a page? The help says to upload an image, but I don't know where to upload it to<br /> <br /> * Should we have a page saying where to get autism-related stuff? On the one hand, this could be a useful resource. On the other, it could very easily turn into a spam page, w/ nothing but free advertising<br /> **What do you mean by &quot;autism related stuff&quot;?<br /> ***Good question. That may be too difficult to judge. Anything form noise-cancelling headphones to T-shirts w/ Autism-related sayings</div>

Dell http://actuallyautistic.wiki/index.php?title=Self-diagnosis&diff=1158 2022-08-24T11:37:13Z

<p>Dell: </p> <hr /> <div>'''Self-diagnosis''' (or '''self-dx''') is generally accepted in the Autistic community because often it is both hard and expensive to get a [[Formal diagnosis|formal diagnosis]]. In many cases, an individual may decide it isn't worth pursuing. Many people self-dx after immersing themselves in online [[Autistic community|Autistic communities]], thoroughly researching the available literature, and engaging in intensive self-reflection (something Autistics can tend to do a lot of).<br /> <br /> Barriers to receiving a formal diagnosis include: [[Gender|sexism against women]] who are recognised as Autistic, racism, poverty, lack of access to healthcare, lack of access to [[Autism and LGBT|queer]]-accepting healthcare, and the fact that many doctors [[Difficulties with mental health services|refuse to diagnose adults]] who were not diagnosed in childhood.<br /> <br /> Some people may also avoid seeking a formal diagnosis due to the [[Stigma|stigma]] of having an autism diagnosis on their medical record. Consequences vary from country to country, but for example, autism diagnoses have been used to deny child custody, access to medical care, entrance to some countries, and general autonomy.<br /> <br /> Note, some autists on their self-dx journey may be hesitant to &quot;diagnose&quot; themselves, viewing diagnosis as a word that denotes a clinical determination. In this case the term &quot;self-assessment&quot; may be useful. Laypeople as well as clinicians can and do assess their own traits, struggles, needs and strengths; the Autistic community affirms that people are experts on their own experiences and qualified to draw conclusions about who they are.<br /> <br /> == Resource Links ==<br /> <br /> [https://embrace-autism.com/autism-tests/ Embrace Autism Self-Diagnostic Tests]<br /> <br /> == See also ==<br /> <br /> * [[Formal diagnosis]]<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Category:Autistic paradigms and terminology]]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Stubs]]</div>

Dell http://actuallyautistic.wiki/index.php?title=Formal_diagnosis&diff=1156 2022-08-24T11:35:51Z

<p>Dell: /* Pros and cons of a formal diagnosis */</p> <hr /> <div>A '''formal diagnosis''' is an &quot;official&quot; [[Autism|autism]] diagnosis given to autistic people by a mental health professional, usually a psychiatrist or psychotherapist. This form of acknowledgement that a person is autistic is in stark contrast to claiming the &quot;Autistic&quot; label via [[Self-diagnosis|self-diagnosis]].<br /> <br /> == Formal diagnosis vs. self-diagnosis ==<br /> <br /> It is a personal choice whether to seek formal diagnosis of your autism, and whichever decision you choose to make is valid. '''It is believed by the vast majority of the autism community that self-diagnosis is 100% valid. You may identify as autistic even if you have not been formally diagnosed.''' In The United Kingdom it can be very hard to get a diagnosis of autism / aspergers, especially if you are older. If you think you are autistic in the UK then see your doctor, ask for a referral and do not give up. It takes time. Just keep trying.<br /> <br /> == Pros and cons of a formal diagnosis ==<br /> <br /> ''Please keep in mind that it is both valid to want a formal diagnosis and valid to not seek a formal diagnosis.''<br /> <br /> ===Pros===<br /> <br /> *Some people choose to seek formal diagnosis if they need documentation of their autism by a professional in order to qualify for certain accommodations such as public disability benefits.<br /> <br /> *Some people feel that it can be validating to receive a formal diagnosis.<br /> <br /> *In the UK there are a number of support organizations available when one has a diagnosis of autism. One of the things they do have in certain areas is an Autism Alert Card which you carry in your wallet. It is recognised by the police and emergency services. If the emergency services encounter you they can see this card and then know how to deal with you - the card has details about autism and how you might react in a situation; explaining you might have communication problems; that the behaviour of them and other people might seem threatening to you; that you might feel frightened, threatened and overwhelmed; that you might be experiencing sensory overload and that you cannot cope.<br /> <br /> ===Cons===<br /> <br /> *There are many barriers to receiving a formal diagnosis including cost, wait times, and lack of access depending on your location, as well as the possibility of inaccurate assessment due to lack of education among professionals.<br /> <br /> *Many marginalized people have difficulty finding a qualified professional, and some professionals fail to see Autism in women and other marginalized people.<br /> <br /> *There are some places that can- or even do!- put restrictions on formally diagnosed autistics. Please see [[Drawbacks_of_diagnosis|drawbacks of being diagnosed]] for more information.<br /> <br /> == Diagnostic process in the US ==<br /> <br /> === Considerations ===<br /> <br /> Various mental health professionals are qualified to make a diagnosis of autism, including psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, psychologists, and even family doctors, though many professionals who do not feel they have adequate expertise in autism diagnosis will refer you to others. The biggest consideration in the US is cost, as this can vary greatly depending on whether you are insured, what type of insurance you have, and where you go to seek diagnosis. The most common practice that professionals will refer one to (especially children) is a practice of (usually) psychologists who specialize in &quot;psychological testing.&quot; This is usually a long process (may be 2 or more hours and can span over the course of multiple appointments) in which multiple formal tests will be administered (usually questionnaires, they may do a standard assessment for all patients that tests for other disorders besides just autism, and may include an IQ test or computerized testing for ADHD - this is considered neuropsychological testing). You will usually receive a long report which details the tests that were performed, the results, and the psychologist's recommendations for treatment, which you should be given access to as well as your referring provider. ''These tests can certainly be helpful, but they are not always accurate.'' Alternatively, you may be evaluated by a psychologist, psychiatrist, or psychiatric nurse practitioner in a less formal manner known as a clinical interview (this may or may not include questionnaires), and this is also a valid route to obtaining a diagnosis. You usually will not receive a written report in this case, but if you are informed that you are diagnosed with autism, you can request documentation of this from your provider.<br /> <br /> === Steps to seek diagnosis in the US ===<br /> <br /> * Look up specialty autism clinics in your area. Even if one is out of your area, they may provide telehealth services, but insurance coverage varies by state. <br /> * Find a clinician in a private practice who is knowledgable about autism. This can be through word of mouth, recommendations from others in the community or local Facebook group, or resources like Psychology Today's &quot;Find a Therapist&quot; tool [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists here]. Though not all therapists can provide formal diagnoses, this database includes providers who may perform diagnostic services as well.<br /> * This database allows you to filter mental health professionals by location, profession, and area of expertise. If you are specifically seeking a formal diagnosis, look at the professional's credentials. Those with MD, NP or PMHNP, PsyD, or PhD are usually able to provide diagnoses, but read their bios to get an idea of what services they provide. Their pages include contact information, so you can make a phone call or send an email to inquire about services as well.<br /> <br /> == See also ==<br /> <br /> * [[Drawbacks of diagnosis]]<br /> * [[Self-diagnosis]]</div>

Dell http://actuallyautistic.wiki/index.php?title=Formal_diagnosis&diff=1155 2022-08-24T11:33:23Z

<p>Dell: /* Pros and cons of a formal diagnosis */</p> <hr /> <div>A '''formal diagnosis''' is an &quot;official&quot; [[Autism|autism]] diagnosis given to autistic people by a mental health professional, usually a psychiatrist or psychotherapist. This form of acknowledgement that a person is autistic is in stark contrast to claiming the &quot;Autistic&quot; label via [[Self-diagnosis|self-diagnosis]].<br /> <br /> == Formal diagnosis vs. self-diagnosis ==<br /> <br /> It is a personal choice whether to seek formal diagnosis of your autism, and whichever decision you choose to make is valid. '''It is believed by the vast majority of the autism community that self-diagnosis is 100% valid. You may identify as autistic even if you have not been formally diagnosed.''' In The United Kingdom it can be very hard to get a diagnosis of autism / aspergers, especially if you are older. If you think you are autistic in the UK then see your doctor, ask for a referral and do not give up. It takes time. Just keep trying.<br /> <br /> == Pros and cons of a formal diagnosis ==<br /> <br /> ''Please keep in mind that it is both valid to want a formal diagnosis and valid to not seek a formal diagnosis.''<br /> <br /> ===Pros===<br /> <br /> *Some people choose to seek formal diagnosis if they need documentation of their autism by a professional in order to qualify for certain accommodations such as public disability benefits.<br /> <br /> *Some people feel that it can be validating to receive a formal diagnosis.<br /> <br /> *In the UK there are a number of support organizations available when one has a diagnosis of autism. One of the things they do have in certain areas is an Autism Alert Card which you carry in your wallet. It is recognised by the police and emergency services. If the emergency services encounter you they can see this card and then know how to deal with you - the card has details about autism and how you might react in a situation; explaining you might have communication problems; that the behaviour of them and other people might seem threatening to you; that you might feel frightened, threatened and overwhelmed; that you might be experiencing sensory overload and that you cannot cope.<br /> <br /> ===Cons===<br /> <br /> *There are many barriers to receiving a formal diagnosis including cost, wait times, and lack of access depending on your location, as well as the possibility of inaccurate assessment due to lack of education among professionals.<br /> <br /> *There are some places that can- or even do!- put restrictions on formally diagnosed autistics. Please see [[Drawbacks_of_diagnosis|drawbacks of being diagnosed]] for more information.<br /> <br /> == Diagnostic process in the US ==<br /> <br /> === Considerations ===<br /> <br /> Various mental health professionals are qualified to make a diagnosis of autism, including psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, psychologists, and even family doctors, though many professionals who do not feel they have adequate expertise in autism diagnosis will refer you to others. The biggest consideration in the US is cost, as this can vary greatly depending on whether you are insured, what type of insurance you have, and where you go to seek diagnosis. The most common practice that professionals will refer one to (especially children) is a practice of (usually) psychologists who specialize in &quot;psychological testing.&quot; This is usually a long process (may be 2 or more hours and can span over the course of multiple appointments) in which multiple formal tests will be administered (usually questionnaires, they may do a standard assessment for all patients that tests for other disorders besides just autism, and may include an IQ test or computerized testing for ADHD - this is considered neuropsychological testing). You will usually receive a long report which details the tests that were performed, the results, and the psychologist's recommendations for treatment, which you should be given access to as well as your referring provider. ''These tests can certainly be helpful, but they are not always accurate.'' Alternatively, you may be evaluated by a psychologist, psychiatrist, or psychiatric nurse practitioner in a less formal manner known as a clinical interview (this may or may not include questionnaires), and this is also a valid route to obtaining a diagnosis. You usually will not receive a written report in this case, but if you are informed that you are diagnosed with autism, you can request documentation of this from your provider.<br /> <br /> === Steps to seek diagnosis in the US ===<br /> <br /> * Look up specialty autism clinics in your area. Even if one is out of your area, they may provide telehealth services, but insurance coverage varies by state. <br /> * Find a clinician in a private practice who is knowledgable about autism. This can be through word of mouth, recommendations from others in the community or local Facebook group, or resources like Psychology Today's &quot;Find a Therapist&quot; tool [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists here]. Though not all therapists can provide formal diagnoses, this database includes providers who may perform diagnostic services as well.<br /> * This database allows you to filter mental health professionals by location, profession, and area of expertise. If you are specifically seeking a formal diagnosis, look at the professional's credentials. Those with MD, NP or PMHNP, PsyD, or PhD are usually able to provide diagnoses, but read their bios to get an idea of what services they provide. Their pages include contact information, so you can make a phone call or send an email to inquire about services as well.<br /> <br /> == See also ==<br /> <br /> * [[Drawbacks of diagnosis]]<br /> * [[Self-diagnosis]]</div>

Dell http://actuallyautistic.wiki/index.php?title=Self-diagnosis&diff=1152 2022-08-24T11:29:16Z

<p>Dell: </p> <hr /> <div>'''Self-diagnosis''' (or '''self-dx''') is generally accepted in the Autistic community because often it is both hard and expensive to get a [[Formal diagnosis|formal diagnosis]]. In many cases, an individual may decide it isn't worth pursuing. Many people self-dx after immersing themselves in online [[Autistic community|Autistic communities]], thoroughly researching the available literature, and engaging in intensive self-reflection (something Autistics can tend to do a lot of).<br /> <br /> Barriers to receiving a formal diagnosis include: [[Gender|sexism against women]] who are recognised as Autistic, racism, poverty, lack of access to healthcare, lack of access to [[Autism and LGBT|queer]]-accepting healthcare, and the fact that many doctors [[Difficulties with mental health services|refuse to diagnose adults]] who were not diagnosed in childhood.<br /> <br /> Some people may also avoid seeking a formal diagnosis due to the [[Stigma|stigma]] of having an autism diagnosis on their medical record. Consequences vary from country to country, but for example, autism diagnoses have been used to deny child custody, access to medical care, entrance to some countries, and general autonomy.<br /> <br /> Note, some autists on their self-dx journey may be hesitant to &quot;diagnose&quot; themselves, viewing diagnosis as a word that denotes a clinical determination. In this case the term &quot;self-assessment&quot; may be useful. Laypeople as well as clinicians can and do assess their own traits, struggles, needs and strengths; the Autistic community affirms that people are experts on their own experiences and qualified to draw conclusions about who they are.<br /> <br /> <br /> == See also ==<br /> <br /> * [[Formal diagnosis]]<br /> <br /> <br /> [[Category:Autistic paradigms and terminology]]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Stubs]]</div>

Dell http://actuallyautistic.wiki/index.php?title=Formal_diagnosis&diff=1151 2022-08-24T11:28:16Z

<p>Dell: </p> <hr /> <div>A '''formal diagnosis''' is an &quot;official&quot; [[Autism|autism]] diagnosis given to autistic people by a mental health professional, usually a psychiatrist or psychotherapist. This form of acknowledgement that a person is autistic is in stark contrast to claiming the &quot;Autistic&quot; label via [[Self-diagnosis|self-diagnosis]].<br /> <br /> == Formal diagnosis vs. self-diagnosis ==<br /> <br /> It is a personal choice whether to seek formal diagnosis of your autism, and whichever decision you choose to make is valid. '''It is believed by the vast majority of the autism community that self-diagnosis is 100% valid. You may identify as autistic even if you have not been formally diagnosed.''' In The United Kingdom it can be very hard to get a diagnosis of autism / aspergers, especially if you are older. If you think you are autistic in the UK then see your doctor, ask for a referral and do not give up. It takes time. Just keep trying.<br /> <br /> == Pros and cons of a formal diagnosis ==<br /> Some people choose to seek formal diagnosis if they need documentation of their autism by a professional in order to qualify for certain accommodations such as public disability benefits. In addition, some people feel that it can be validating to receive a formal diagnosis. ''Please keep in mind that it is both valid to want a formal diagnosis and valid to not seek a formal diagnosis.'' There are many barriers to receiving a formal diagnosis including cost, wait times, and lack of access depending on your location, as well as the possibility of inaccurate assessment due to lack of education among professionals.<br /> <br /> There are some places that can- or even do!- put restrictions on formally diagnosed autistics. Please see [[Drawbacks_of_diagnosis|drawbacks of being diagnosed]] for more information.<br /> <br /> In the UK there are a number of support organizations available when one has a diagnosis of autism. One of the things they do have in certain areas is an Autism Alert Card which you carry in your wallet. It is recognised by the police and emergency services. If the emergency services encounter you they can see this card and then know how to deal with you - the card has details about autism and how you might react in a situation; explaining you might have communication problems; that the behaviour of them and other people might seem threatening to you; that you might feel frightened, threatened and overwhelmed; that you might be experiencing sensory overload and that you cannot cope.<br /> <br /> == Diagnostic process in the US ==<br /> <br /> === Considerations ===<br /> <br /> Various mental health professionals are qualified to make a diagnosis of autism, including psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, psychologists, and even family doctors, though many professionals who do not feel they have adequate expertise in autism diagnosis will refer you to others. The biggest consideration in the US is cost, as this can vary greatly depending on whether you are insured, what type of insurance you have, and where you go to seek diagnosis. The most common practice that professionals will refer one to (especially children) is a practice of (usually) psychologists who specialize in &quot;psychological testing.&quot; This is usually a long process (may be 2 or more hours and can span over the course of multiple appointments) in which multiple formal tests will be administered (usually questionnaires, they may do a standard assessment for all patients that tests for other disorders besides just autism, and may include an IQ test or computerized testing for ADHD - this is considered neuropsychological testing). You will usually receive a long report which details the tests that were performed, the results, and the psychologist's recommendations for treatment, which you should be given access to as well as your referring provider. ''These tests can certainly be helpful, but they are not always accurate.'' Alternatively, you may be evaluated by a psychologist, psychiatrist, or psychiatric nurse practitioner in a less formal manner known as a clinical interview (this may or may not include questionnaires), and this is also a valid route to obtaining a diagnosis. You usually will not receive a written report in this case, but if you are informed that you are diagnosed with autism, you can request documentation of this from your provider.<br /> <br /> === Steps to seek diagnosis in the US ===<br /> <br /> * Look up specialty autism clinics in your area. Even if one is out of your area, they may provide telehealth services, but insurance coverage varies by state. <br /> * Find a clinician in a private practice who is knowledgable about autism. This can be through word of mouth, recommendations from others in the community or local Facebook group, or resources like Psychology Today's &quot;Find a Therapist&quot; tool [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists here]. Though not all therapists can provide formal diagnoses, this database includes providers who may perform diagnostic services as well.<br /> * This database allows you to filter mental health professionals by location, profession, and area of expertise. If you are specifically seeking a formal diagnosis, look at the professional's credentials. Those with MD, NP or PMHNP, PsyD, or PhD are usually able to provide diagnoses, but read their bios to get an idea of what services they provide. Their pages include contact information, so you can make a phone call or send an email to inquire about services as well.<br /> <br /> == See also ==<br /> <br /> * [[Drawbacks of diagnosis]]<br /> * [[Self-diagnosis]]</div>

Dell http://actuallyautistic.wiki/index.php?title=Formal_diagnosis&diff=1150 2022-08-24T11:27:48Z

<p>Dell: </p> <hr /> <div>A '''formal diagnosis''' is an &quot;official&quot; [[Autism|autism]] diagnosis given to autistic people by a mental health professional, usually a psychiatrist or psychotherapist. This form of acknowledgement that a person is autistic is in stark contrast to claiming the &quot;Autistic&quot; label via [[Self-diagnosis|self-diagnosis]].<br /> <br /> == Formal diagnosis vs. self-diagnosis ==<br /> <br /> It is a personal choice whether to seek formal diagnosis of your autism, and whichever decision you choose to make is valid. '''It is believed by the vast majority of the autism community that self-diagnosis is 100% valid. You may identify as autistic even if you have not been formally diagnosed.''' In The United Kingdom it can be very hard to get a diagnosis of autism / aspergers, especially if you are older. If you think you are autistic in the UK then see your doctor, ask for a referral and do not give up. It takes time. Just keep trying.<br /> <br /> == Pros and cons of a formal diagnosis ==<br /> Some people choose to seek formal diagnosis if they need documentation of their autism by a professional in order to qualify for certain accommodations such as public disability benefits. In addition, some people feel that it can be validating to receive a formal diagnosis. ''Please keep in mind that it is both valid to want a formal diagnosis and valid to not seek a formal diagnosis.'' There are many barriers to receiving a formal diagnosis including cost, wait times, and lack of access depending on your location, as well as the possibility of inaccurate assessment due to lack of education among professionals.<br /> <br /> There are some places that can- or even do!- put restrictions on formally diagnosed autistics. Please see [[Drawbacks_of_diagnosis|drawbacks of being diagnosed]] for more information.<br /> <br /> In the UK there are a number of support organizations available when one has a diagnosis of autism. One of the things they do have in certain areas is an Autism Alert Card which you carry in your wallet. It is recognised by the police and emergency services. If the emergency services encounter you they can see this card and then know how to deal with you - the card has details about autism and how you might react in a situation; explaining you might have communication problems; that the behaviour of them and other people might seem threatening to you; that you might feel frightened, threatened and overwhelmed; that you might be experiencing sensory overload and that you cannot cope.<br /> <br /> == Diagnostic process in the US ==<br /> <br /> === Considerations ===<br /> <br /> Various mental health professionals are qualified to make a diagnosis of autism, including psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, psychologists, and even family doctors, though many professionals who do not feel they have adequate expertise in autism diagnosis will refer you to others. The biggest consideration in the US is cost, as this can vary greatly depending on whether you are insured, what type of insurance you have, and where you go to seek diagnosis. The most common practice that professionals will refer one to (especially children) is a practice of (usually) psychologists who specialize in &quot;psychological testing.&quot; This is usually a long process (may be 2 or more hours and can span over the course of multiple appointments) in which multiple formal tests will be administered (usually questionnaires, they may do a standard assessment for all patients that tests for other disorders besides just autism, and may include an IQ test or computerized testing for ADHD - this is considered neuropsychological testing). You will usually receive a long report which details the tests that were performed, the results, and the psychologist's recommendations for treatment, which you should be given access to as well as your referring provider. ''These tests can certainly be helpful, but they are not always accurate.'' Alternatively, you may be evaluated by a psychologist, psychiatrist, or psychiatric nurse practitioner in a less formal manner known as a clinical interview (this may or may not include questionnaires), and this is also a valid route to obtaining a diagnosis. You usually will not receive a written report in this case, but if you are informed that you are diagnosed with autism, you can request documentation of this from your provider.<br /> <br /> === Steps to seek diagnosis in the US ===<br /> <br /> * Look up specialty autism clinics in your area. Even if one is out of your area, they may provide telehealth services, but insurance coverage varies by state. <br /> * Find a clinician in a private practice who is knowledgable about autism. This can be through word of mouth, recommendations from others in the community or local Facebook group, or resources like Psychology Today's &quot;Find a Therapist&quot; tool [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists here]. Though not all therapists can provide formal diagnoses, this database includes providers who may perform diagnostic services as well.<br /> * This database allows you to filter mental health professionals by location, profession, and area of expertise. If you are specifically seeking a formal diagnosis, look at the professional's credentials. Those with MD, NP or PMHNP, PsyD, or PhD are usually able to provide diagnoses, but read their bios to get an idea of what services they provide. Their pages include contact information, so you can make a phone call or send an email to inquire about services as well.<br /> <br /> == See also ==<br /> <br /> * [[Drawbacks of diagnosis]]<br /> * [[Self diagnosis]]</div>

Dell http://actuallyautistic.wiki/index.php?title=Talk:Drawbacks_of_diagnosis&diff=1149 2022-08-24T11:27:07Z

<p>Dell: Created page with &quot;This page should probably be merged w/ Formal diagnosis&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>This page should probably be merged w/ Formal diagnosis</div>

Dell http://actuallyautistic.wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=1132 2022-08-24T11:02:51Z

<p>Dell: /* ActuallyAutistic terminology */</p> <hr /> <div>Welcome to the '''ActuallyAutistic Wiki'''! This is a community-driven guide to all aspects of autism, allism, and helping build bridges between neurotypes. It emerged recently from the #ActuallyAutistic community on Twitter.<br /> <br /> * '''Everyone is welcome to contribute to this wiki!'''<br /> * You can '''edit any page''' without even having an account. Just hit the 'Edit' link on any page (including this one!). ''Important privacy note'': editing a page without having an account or without being logged in will show your IP address publicly in the changelog/history of a page.<br /> * The number one rule of wiki editing is to be bold. '''Go ahead – make changes — even large rewrites of big topics'''. Other people can correct any mistakes you make, so have confidence, and give it a try!<br /> ** If you disagree with what someone else has put, please consider adding a [[Style guidelines#Meta text and editorial notes|note of disagreement]] and what you think/would do after that section, especially if it could be something that varies by country or even situations or if you want to change it to/from an absolute (such as job interviews or eye gaze)<br /> * None of the content here is sacred. Please just make changes! Some of the articles are just starter content or from a particular person's perspective. Earlier versions can always be restored if necessary. '''These are all collaborative documents'''.<br /> * Here is a [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Starting_a_new_page short guide] on how to create a new wiki page from scratch! Please check first whether a similar page already exists to avoid duplicates.<br /> * Here are some of our [[Style guidelines|style guidelines]] if you're unsure about formatting etc. But '''don't worry or overthink too much about &quot;getting things right&quot;''', these are not &quot;hard rules&quot; – and everything can be edited, formatted &amp; moved later without issue anyway! :)<br /> * If you have some ideas on how to improve this project, feel free to use the ''Talk:Topic'' discussions [[Main Page#Discussion|at the end of this page!]] You can also create your own!<br /> * '''Please remember that links are CASE SENSITIVE'''. When linking to a missing page, whichever case you use will be created when someone follows the link and makes that new page. Linking to existing articles is case sensitive for every letter ''except'' the first one. Lowercasing or capitalizing a letter other than the first one will break the link / not link to the page you want. Please read [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Links this guide on links] if you want to use them!<br /> <br /> == ActuallyAutistic terminology ==<br /> <br /> * [[Allism]]<br /> * [[Autism]]<br /> * [[Overlapping neurotypes|AuDHD]]<br /> * [[Autistic burnout]]<br /> * [[Autistic inertia]] / [[Inertia]] (possible duplicate; could also be merged with [[Executive dysfunction]]?)<br /> * [[Autistic joy]]<br /> * [[Echolalia]]<br /> * [[Executive dysfunction]]<br /> * [[Hyperfixation]]<br /> * [[Hyperfocus]]<br /> * [[Identity-first language]] <br /> * [[Interoception]]<br /> * [[Infodumping]]<br /> * [[Justice sensitivity]]<br /> * [[Late diagnosis]]<br /> * [[Masking]]<br /> * [[Meltdown]]<br /> * [[Monotropism]]<br /> * [[Neurodivergence]]<br /> * [[Neurodiversity]]<br /> * [[Neuropeer]]<br /> * [[Neurotypical]]<br /> * [[Parallel play]]<br /> * [[Person-first language]]<br /> * [[Rejection sensitive dysphoria]]<br /> * [[Ritual]]<br /> * [[Routine]]<br /> * [[Safe foods]]<br /> * [[Savant]]<br /> * [[Sensory overload]]<br /> * [[Shutdown]]<br /> * [[Special interest]]<br /> * [[Spoon theory]]<br /> * [[Stimming]]<br /> * [[Miscellaneous terms]] - for similar/confusing terms and definitions that probably better in one place rather than multiple short articles<br /> <br /> == ActuallyAutistic community ==<br /> <br /> * [[Community hashtags]]<br /> * [[Instagram]]<br /> * [[TikTok]]<br /> * [[Twitter]]<br /> * [[YouTube]]<br /> <br /> == Outmoded terminology ==<br /> <br /> While many autists have moved away from these terms, some continue to use them to describe their experience. Please remember that people may have complex reasons for the words they choose, and that differences in vocabulary are okay. In short, while it's important to understand how these outdated terms play to most autists, it's also not helpful to police other people's word choices.<br /> <br /> * [[Asperger syndrome]]<br /> * [[Functioning labels|High- and low-functioning]]<br /> * [[The autism spectrum]]<br /> <br /> == Sociology ==<br /> <br /> * [[Gender]]<br /> * [[Gossip]]<br /> * [[Group dynamics]]<br /> * [[Peer group]]<br /> * [[Power]]<br /> * [[Saving face]]<br /> * [[Social status]]<br /> <br /> == Psychology ==<br /> <br /> * [[Alexithymia]]<br /> * [[Anxiety]]<br /> * [[Empathy]]<br /> * [[Imposter syndrome]]<br /> * [[Theory of mind]]<br /> <br /> == Allistic communication &amp; miscommunication ==<br /> <br /> * [[Body language]]<br /> * [[Common sense]]<br /> * [[Common Sense]] (Different content, should be merged.)<br /> * [[Defence mechanism|Defence mechanisms]] (Put a lot of other stuff in here about disagreeing with people in general. Not sure if some of it should go elsewhere.)<br /> * [[Double empathy problem]]<br /> * [[Eye contact]]<br /> * [[Facial expression|Facial expressions]]<br /> * [[Getting coffee]]<br /> * [[Literal interpretation]]<br /> * [[Multi-channel communication]]<br /> * [[Responding to &quot;How are you?&quot;]]<br /> * [[Social cue|Social cues]]<br /> * [[Tone of voice]]<br /> <br /> == Dating &amp; relationships ==<br /> <br /> * [[Autistic love languages]]<br /> * [[Dating apps / online dating]]<br /> * [[Neurodivergent relationships]]<br /> <br /> == Autistic culture ==<br /> <br /> * [[Articles]]<br /> * [[Autistic celebrities]]<br /> * [[Autistic representation in fiction]]<br /> * [[Books by Autistic authors]]<br /> * [[Jokes about Autism]]<br /> * [[Podcasts by Autistic creators]]<br /> * [[Symbols of Autism]]<br /> <br /> == Accommodations ==<br /> <br /> * [[Augmentative and alternative communication|AAC]]<br /> * [[Autism passport]]<br /> * [[Clear instructions]]<br /> * [[Hidden disabilities sunflower]]<br /> * [[Noise-cancelling headphones]]<br /> * [[Support networks and organisations]]<br /> <br /> == Culture-specific differences ==<br /> <br /> * [[Ask and guess cultures]]<br /> * [[High and low context cultures]]<br /> * [[Peach and coconut cultures]]<br /> <br /> == Diagnostic journey ==<br /> <br /> * [[Formal diagnosis]]<br /> * [[Overlapping neurotypes|Multiple diagnoses]]<br /> * [[Questioning]]<br /> * [[Research]]<br /> * [[Screening tools]]<br /> * [[Self-diagnosis]]<br /> <br /> == Problems with autism research ==<br /> <br /> * [[Autism Speaks]]<br /> * [[Autism stereotypes]]<br /> * [[Bias]]<br /> * [[Deficit model]]<br /> * [[Functioning labels]]<br /> * [[Ethics of autism research]]<br /> * [[History of autism]]<br /> * [[Stigma]]<br /> <br /> == How to help ==<br /> <br /> (I have no idea what the purpose of this section and the page below is supposed to be?)<br /> <br /> * [[Capacity]]<br /> <br /> == Mental health ==<br /> <br /> * [[Applied_Behavior_Analysis|Applied behavior analysis]]<br /> * [[Depression]]<br /> * [[Difficulties with mental health services]]<br /> <br /> == Information processing differences ==<br /> <br /> * [[Aphasia]]<br /> * [[Auditory processing disorder]]<br /> * [[Dyslexia]]<br /> * [[Dyspraxia]]<br /> * [[Dyscalculia]]<br /> * [[Dysgraphia]]<br /> * [[Hyperlexia]]<br /> * [[Misophonia]]<br /> * [[Prosopagnosia]]<br /> * [[Synesthesia]]<br /> <br /> == Office &amp; work dynamics ==<br /> <br /> * [[Corporate buzzwords]]<br /> * [[HR interviews]]<br /> * [[Job interviews]] - ended up writing like a short essay in this one which boils down to the importance of respecting diversity of thought on this wiki. Maybe it would be better suited to copy into another page, but not sure which?<br /> * [[Meetings]]<br /> * [[Networking]]<br /> * [[Team building / work socials]]<br /> * [[Water cooler]]<br /> <br /> == Senses ==<br /> <br /> Many autistics have differences in their senses, such as maybe hypersensitive to sound but hyposensitive to smell. These articles should try to document examples of both types as well as potential ways to compensate.<br /> <br /> * [[Auditory perception|Hearing]]<br /> * [[Gastro-intestinal problems]]<br /> * [[Interoception]]<br /> * [[Proprioception]]<br /> * [[Sensory sensitivity]]<br /> * [[Olfactory perception|Smell]]<br /> * [[Gustatory perception|Taste]]<br /> * [[Tactile perception|Texture]]<br /> * [[Vestibulary perception]]<br /> * [[Visual perception|Vision]]<br /> <br /> == Yet-To-Be-Sorted Categories ==<br /> <br /> You can put stuff that doesn't fit anywhere else (yet) here.<br /> <br /> * [[Victimization]]<br /> <br /> == Meta ==<br /> <br /> * [[Community guidelines]]<br /> * [[Style guidelines]]<br /> <br /> == Discussion ==<br /> <br /> We can talk about the wiki itself in talk-pages[https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Talk_pages]. Feel free to create your own for topics.<br /> <br /> * [[Feedback, questions and suggestions]]<br /> * [[Talk:Meta]]<br /> * [[Talk:Miscellaneous]]<br /> <br /> == Misc ==<br /> <br /> * [[special:AllPages|View all pages]]<br /> * [[Special:Categories|View all categories]]</div>

Dell http://actuallyautistic.wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=1131 2022-08-24T11:02:36Z

<p>Dell: /* ActuallyAutistic terminology */</p> <hr /> <div>Welcome to the '''ActuallyAutistic Wiki'''! This is a community-driven guide to all aspects of autism, allism, and helping build bridges between neurotypes. It emerged recently from the #ActuallyAutistic community on Twitter.<br /> <br /> * '''Everyone is welcome to contribute to this wiki!'''<br /> * You can '''edit any page''' without even having an account. Just hit the 'Edit' link on any page (including this one!). ''Important privacy note'': editing a page without having an account or without being logged in will show your IP address publicly in the changelog/history of a page.<br /> * The number one rule of wiki editing is to be bold. '''Go ahead – make changes — even large rewrites of big topics'''. Other people can correct any mistakes you make, so have confidence, and give it a try!<br /> ** If you disagree with what someone else has put, please consider adding a [[Style guidelines#Meta text and editorial notes|note of disagreement]] and what you think/would do after that section, especially if it could be something that varies by country or even situations or if you want to change it to/from an absolute (such as job interviews or eye gaze)<br /> * None of the content here is sacred. Please just make changes! Some of the articles are just starter content or from a particular person's perspective. Earlier versions can always be restored if necessary. '''These are all collaborative documents'''.<br /> * Here is a [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Starting_a_new_page short guide] on how to create a new wiki page from scratch! Please check first whether a similar page already exists to avoid duplicates.<br /> * Here are some of our [[Style guidelines|style guidelines]] if you're unsure about formatting etc. But '''don't worry or overthink too much about &quot;getting things right&quot;''', these are not &quot;hard rules&quot; – and everything can be edited, formatted &amp; moved later without issue anyway! :)<br /> * If you have some ideas on how to improve this project, feel free to use the ''Talk:Topic'' discussions [[Main Page#Discussion|at the end of this page!]] You can also create your own!<br /> * '''Please remember that links are CASE SENSITIVE'''. When linking to a missing page, whichever case you use will be created when someone follows the link and makes that new page. Linking to existing articles is case sensitive for every letter ''except'' the first one. Lowercasing or capitalizing a letter other than the first one will break the link / not link to the page you want. Please read [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Links this guide on links] if you want to use them!<br /> <br /> == ActuallyAutistic terminology ==<br /> <br /> * [[Allism]]<br /> * [[Autism]]<br /> * [[Overlapping neurotypes|AuDHD]<br /> * [[Autistic burnout]]<br /> * [[Autistic inertia]] / [[Inertia]] (possible duplicate; could also be merged with [[Executive dysfunction]]?)<br /> * [[Autistic joy]]<br /> * [[Echolalia]]<br /> * [[Executive dysfunction]]<br /> * [[Hyperfixation]]<br /> * [[Hyperfocus]]<br /> * [[Identity-first language]] <br /> * [[Interoception]]<br /> * [[Infodumping]]<br /> * [[Justice sensitivity]]<br /> * [[Late diagnosis]]<br /> * [[Masking]]<br /> * [[Meltdown]]<br /> * [[Monotropism]]<br /> * [[Neurodivergence]]<br /> * [[Neurodiversity]]<br /> * [[Neuropeer]]<br /> * [[Neurotypical]]<br /> * [[Parallel play]]<br /> * [[Person-first language]]<br /> * [[Rejection sensitive dysphoria]]<br /> * [[Ritual]]<br /> * [[Routine]]<br /> * [[Safe foods]]<br /> * [[Savant]]<br /> * [[Sensory overload]]<br /> * [[Shutdown]]<br /> * [[Special interest]]<br /> * [[Spoon theory]]<br /> * [[Stimming]]<br /> * [[Miscellaneous terms]] - for similar/confusing terms and definitions that probably better in one place rather than multiple short articles<br /> <br /> == ActuallyAutistic community ==<br /> <br /> * [[Community hashtags]]<br /> * [[Instagram]]<br /> * [[TikTok]]<br /> * [[Twitter]]<br /> * [[YouTube]]<br /> <br /> == Outmoded terminology ==<br /> <br /> While many autists have moved away from these terms, some continue to use them to describe their experience. Please remember that people may have complex reasons for the words they choose, and that differences in vocabulary are okay. In short, while it's important to understand how these outdated terms play to most autists, it's also not helpful to police other people's word choices.<br /> <br /> * [[Asperger syndrome]]<br /> * [[Functioning labels|High- and low-functioning]]<br /> * [[The autism spectrum]]<br /> <br /> == Sociology ==<br /> <br /> * [[Gender]]<br /> * [[Gossip]]<br /> * [[Group dynamics]]<br /> * [[Peer group]]<br /> * [[Power]]<br /> * [[Saving face]]<br /> * [[Social status]]<br /> <br /> == Psychology ==<br /> <br /> * [[Alexithymia]]<br /> * [[Anxiety]]<br /> * [[Empathy]]<br /> * [[Imposter syndrome]]<br /> * [[Theory of mind]]<br /> <br /> == Allistic communication &amp; miscommunication ==<br /> <br /> * [[Body language]]<br /> * [[Common sense]]<br /> * [[Common Sense]] (Different content, should be merged.)<br /> * [[Defence mechanism|Defence mechanisms]] (Put a lot of other stuff in here about disagreeing with people in general. Not sure if some of it should go elsewhere.)<br /> * [[Double empathy problem]]<br /> * [[Eye contact]]<br /> * [[Facial expression|Facial expressions]]<br /> * [[Getting coffee]]<br /> * [[Literal interpretation]]<br /> * [[Multi-channel communication]]<br /> * [[Responding to &quot;How are you?&quot;]]<br /> * [[Social cue|Social cues]]<br /> * [[Tone of voice]]<br /> <br /> == Dating &amp; relationships ==<br /> <br /> * [[Autistic love languages]]<br /> * [[Dating apps / online dating]]<br /> * [[Neurodivergent relationships]]<br /> <br /> == Autistic culture ==<br /> <br /> * [[Articles]]<br /> * [[Autistic celebrities]]<br /> * [[Autistic representation in fiction]]<br /> * [[Books by Autistic authors]]<br /> * [[Jokes about Autism]]<br /> * [[Podcasts by Autistic creators]]<br /> * [[Symbols of Autism]]<br /> <br /> == Accommodations ==<br /> <br /> * [[Augmentative and alternative communication|AAC]]<br /> * [[Autism passport]]<br /> * [[Clear instructions]]<br /> * [[Hidden disabilities sunflower]]<br /> * [[Noise-cancelling headphones]]<br /> * [[Support networks and organisations]]<br /> <br /> == Culture-specific differences ==<br /> <br /> * [[Ask and guess cultures]]<br /> * [[High and low context cultures]]<br /> * [[Peach and coconut cultures]]<br /> <br /> == Diagnostic journey ==<br /> <br /> * [[Formal diagnosis]]<br /> * [[Overlapping neurotypes|Multiple diagnoses]]<br /> * [[Questioning]]<br /> * [[Research]]<br /> * [[Screening tools]]<br /> * [[Self-diagnosis]]<br /> <br /> == Problems with autism research ==<br /> <br /> * [[Autism Speaks]]<br /> * [[Autism stereotypes]]<br /> * [[Bias]]<br /> * [[Deficit model]]<br /> * [[Functioning labels]]<br /> * [[Ethics of autism research]]<br /> * [[History of autism]]<br /> * [[Stigma]]<br /> <br /> == How to help ==<br /> <br /> (I have no idea what the purpose of this section and the page below is supposed to be?)<br /> <br /> * [[Capacity]]<br /> <br /> == Mental health ==<br /> <br /> * [[Applied_Behavior_Analysis|Applied behavior analysis]]<br /> * [[Depression]]<br /> * [[Difficulties with mental health services]]<br /> <br /> == Information processing differences ==<br /> <br /> * [[Aphasia]]<br /> * [[Auditory processing disorder]]<br /> * [[Dyslexia]]<br /> * [[Dyspraxia]]<br /> * [[Dyscalculia]]<br /> * [[Dysgraphia]]<br /> * [[Hyperlexia]]<br /> * [[Misophonia]]<br /> * [[Prosopagnosia]]<br /> * [[Synesthesia]]<br /> <br /> == Office &amp; work dynamics ==<br /> <br /> * [[Corporate buzzwords]]<br /> * [[HR interviews]]<br /> * [[Job interviews]] - ended up writing like a short essay in this one which boils down to the importance of respecting diversity of thought on this wiki. Maybe it would be better suited to copy into another page, but not sure which?<br /> * [[Meetings]]<br /> * [[Networking]]<br /> * [[Team building / work socials]]<br /> * [[Water cooler]]<br /> <br /> == Senses ==<br /> <br /> Many autistics have differences in their senses, such as maybe hypersensitive to sound but hyposensitive to smell. These articles should try to document examples of both types as well as potential ways to compensate.<br /> <br /> * [[Auditory perception|Hearing]]<br /> * [[Gastro-intestinal problems]]<br /> * [[Interoception]]<br /> * [[Proprioception]]<br /> * [[Sensory sensitivity]]<br /> * [[Olfactory perception|Smell]]<br /> * [[Gustatory perception|Taste]]<br /> * [[Tactile perception|Texture]]<br /> * [[Vestibulary perception]]<br /> * [[Visual perception|Vision]]<br /> <br /> == Yet-To-Be-Sorted Categories ==<br /> <br /> You can put stuff that doesn't fit anywhere else (yet) here.<br /> <br /> * [[Victimization]]<br /> <br /> == Meta ==<br /> <br /> * [[Community guidelines]]<br /> * [[Style guidelines]]<br /> <br /> == Discussion ==<br /> <br /> We can talk about the wiki itself in talk-pages[https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Talk_pages]. Feel free to create your own for topics.<br /> <br /> * [[Feedback, questions and suggestions]]<br /> * [[Talk:Meta]]<br /> * [[Talk:Miscellaneous]]<br /> <br /> == Misc ==<br /> <br /> * [[special:AllPages|View all pages]]<br /> * [[Special:Categories|View all categories]]</div>

Dell http://actuallyautistic.wiki/index.php?title=Overlapping_neurotypes&diff=1125 2022-08-24T10:34:41Z

<p>Dell: </p> <hr /> <div>'''Overlapping neurotypes''' are quite common. For example, an estimated 30% to 80% of [[Autism|autistic]] people also have [[Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder]] (ADHD).&lt;ref&gt;[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20148275/ Shared heritability of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorder]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> Some people with both Autism and ADHD refer to their dual diagnosis as AuDHD.<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> <br /> &lt;references /&gt;<br /> <br /> [[Category:Neurotypes]]</div>

Dell http://actuallyautistic.wiki/index.php?title=Autism_stereotypes&diff=1122 2022-08-24T10:09:31Z

<p>Dell: </p> <hr /> <div>There are many '''stereotypes''' and stigmas surrounding autism and other forms of neurodiversity.<br /> <br /> While stereotypes perform a function in society and may not have harmful intent, they often result in people viewing all autistics as being a certain way. Negative traits are magnified.<br /> <br /> A typical stereotype of an autistic person is: white, male, stims with their hands/fingers, stares at the ground, socially oblivious, quite smart or perhaps quite dumb. This stereotype is particularly harmful because it stops people from recognizing that women and people of color are autistic as well, which can prevent accurate self-diagnosis and professional diagnosis.<br /> <br /> There are many examples of stereotypes in modern media. The list below is not exhaustive, but gives an idea of the Autism landscape in popular media.<br /> <br /> == TV ==<br /> * Shaun, ''The Good Doctor'' (Medical Drama)<br /> * Sheldon Cooper, ''The Big Bang Theory'' and ''Young Sheldon'' (Situation Comedies)<br /> * Sam Gardner, ''Atypical'' (Comedy-Drama)<br /> * ''Love on the Spectrum'' (Reality - While the people featured in the show are actually autistic, the commentary and framing/tone of the show, which comes from allistic narrators/therapists/family members, contributes to many stereotypes.) <br /> <br /> <br /> == Books ==<br /> * Christopher, ''The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time'' (While not stated in the book itself, the blurb refers to [[Asperger syndrome]])<br /> <br /> == Movies ==<br /> * Rain Man<br /> * ''Music'' (Musical Drama)<br /> <br /> == Theatre ==<br /> * Christopher, ''The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time''<br /> <br /> == Maths ==<br /> <br /> * Autistic people can do mathematics to a high level<br /> <br /> == Gaming ==<br /> <br /> <br /> == See also ==<br /> <br /> * [[Autistic representation in fiction]]</div>

Dell http://actuallyautistic.wiki/index.php?title=Miscellaneous_terms&diff=1019 2022-08-24T07:16:34Z

<p>Dell: </p> <hr /> <div>&lt;blockquote style=&quot;background-color: pink&quot;&gt;<br /> Feel free to change the name, it was the best I could think of... which isn't the best lol<br /> &lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> <br /> == Autism community vs Autistic community ==<br /> I have seen two different, but similar-ish meanings for these.<br /> <br /> 1) The autism community is any [[allism|allistic]] who knows or works with an autistic<br /> 2) The autism community is mostly composed of people- autistic or not- who support stuff that the majority of the Autistic community does not. (For instance, supporting ABA, or trying to find a cure)<br /> <br /> 1) The Autistic community is any autistic<br /> 2) The Autistic community is mostly autistics but can also include any ally/anyone who supports what the majority of autistics support.<br /> <br /> == Autism Mom/Dad ==<br /> An Autism mom or dad is, stereotypically, a parent of an autistic child who often complains about how hard it is to have a &quot;child with autism&quot;, supports ABA<br /> <br /> == Autistic, With autism, On the Spectrum, Autist ==<br /> * &quot;Autistic&quot; is identity-first language (preferred among autistics)<br /> * &quot;With autism&quot; is person-first language (preferred among [[allism|allistics])<br /> * &quot;On the spectrum&quot; is sort of like a euphemism (seems to be disliked by autistics)<br /> * &quot;Autist&quot; is a shortened version of &quot;autistic&quot;<br /> <br /> [[Identity-first language]] is preferred among autistics because many believe autism is a part of them. If you remove the autism, you destroy everything they are.<br /> <br /> [[Person-first language]] is preferred among allistics. While person-first language is usually preferred/recommended for many disabilities/diagnoses*, many who use this in regards to autism also hold beliefs contrary to the community.<br /> <br /> <br /> ~* Many of which don't have another way to say it and I wonder which would be preferred among those communities if an alternative was available. (Bipolar, OCD, BPD, Down's Syndrome, etc.)</div>

Dell http://actuallyautistic.wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=1018 2022-08-24T07:16:01Z

<p>Dell: /* ActuallyAutistic terminology */</p> <hr /> <div>Welcome to the '''ActuallyAutistic Wiki'''! This is a community-driven guide to all aspects of autism, allism, and helping build bridges between neurotypes. It emerged recently from the #ActuallyAutistic community on Twitter.<br /> <br /> * '''Everyone is welcome to contribute to this wiki!'''<br /> * You can '''edit any page''' without even having an account. Just hit the 'Edit' link on any page (including this one!). ''Important privacy note'': editing a page without having an account or without being logged in will show your IP address publicly in the changelog/history of a page.<br /> * The number one rule of wiki editing is to be bold. '''Go ahead – make changes — even large rewrites of big topics'''. Other people can correct any mistakes you make, so have confidence, and give it a try!<br /> ** If you disagree with what someone else has put, please consider adding a [[Style guidelines#Meta text and editorial notes|note of disagreement]] and what you think/would do after that section, especially if it could be something that varies by country or even situations or if you want to change it to/from an absolute (such as job interviews or eye gaze)<br /> * None of the content here is sacred. Please just make changes! Some of the articles are just starter content or from a particular person's perspective. Earlier versions can always be restored if necessary. '''These are all collaborative documents'''.<br /> * Here is a [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Starting_a_new_page short guide] on how to create a new wiki page from scratch! Please check first whether a similar page already exists to avoid duplicates.<br /> * Here are some of our [[Style guidelines|style guidelines]] if you're unsure about formatting etc. But '''don't worry or overthink too much about &quot;getting things right&quot;''', these are not &quot;hard rules&quot; – and everything can be edited, formatted &amp; moved later without issue anyway! :)<br /> * If you have some ideas on how to improve this project, feel free to use the ''Talk:Topic'' discussions [[Main Page#Discussion|at the end of this page!]] You can also create your own!<br /> * '''Please remember that links are CASE SENSITIVE'''. When linking to a missing page, whichever case you use will be created when someone follows the link and makes that new page. Linking to existing articles is case sensitive for every letter ''except'' the first one. Lowercasing or capitalizing a letter other than the first one will break the link / not link to the page you want. Please read [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Links this guide on links] if you want to use them!<br /> <br /> == ActuallyAutistic terminology ==<br /> <br /> * [[Allism]]<br /> * [[Autism]]<br /> * [[Autistic burnout]]<br /> * [[Autistic inertia]] / [[Inertia]] (possible duplicate; could also be merged with [[Executive dysfunction]]?)<br /> * [[Autistic joy]]<br /> * [[Echolalia]]<br /> * [[Executive dysfunction]]<br /> * [[Hyperfixation]]<br /> * [[Hyperfocus]]<br /> * [[Identity-first language]] <br /> * [[Interoception]]<br /> * [[Infodumping]]<br /> * [[Justice sensitivity]]<br /> * [[Late diagnosis]]<br /> * [[Masking]]<br /> * [[Meltdown]]<br /> * [[Monotropism]]<br /> * [[Neurodivergence]]<br /> * [[Neurodiversity]]<br /> * [[Neuropeer]]<br /> * [[Neurotypical]]<br /> * [[Parallel play]]<br /> * [[Person-first language]]<br /> * [[Rejection sensitive dysphoria]]<br /> * [[Ritual]]<br /> * [[Routine]]<br /> * [[Safe foods]]<br /> * [[Savant]]<br /> * [[Sensory overload]]<br /> * [[Shutdown]]<br /> * [[Special interest]]<br /> * [[Spoon theory]]<br /> * [[Stimming]]<br /> <br /> == Outmoded terminology ==<br /> <br /> While many autists have moved away from these terms, some continue to use them to describe their experience. Please remember that people may have complex reasons for the words they choose, and that differences in vocabulary are okay. In short, while it's important to understand how these outdated terms play to most autists, it's also not helpful to police other people's word choices.<br /> <br /> * [[Asperger syndrome]]<br /> * [[Functioning labels|High- and low-functioning]]<br /> * [[The autism spectrum]]<br /> <br /> == Sociology ==<br /> <br /> * [[Gossip]]<br /> * [[Group dynamics]]<br /> * [[Peer group]]<br /> * [[Power]]<br /> * [[Saving face]]<br /> * [[Social status]]<br /> <br /> == Psychology ==<br /> <br /> * [[Alexithymia]]<br /> * [[Anxiety]]<br /> * [[Empathy]]<br /> * [[Imposter syndrome]]<br /> * [[Theory of mind]]<br /> <br /> == Allistic communication &amp; miscommunication ==<br /> <br /> * [[Body language]]<br /> * [[Common sense]]<br /> * [[Common Sense]] (Different content, should be merged.)<br /> * [[Defence mechanism|Defence mechanisms]] (Put a lot of other stuff in here about disagreeing with people in general. Not sure if some of it should go elsewhere.)<br /> * [[Double empathy problem]]<br /> * [[Eye contact]]<br /> * [[Facial expression|Facial expressions]]<br /> * [[Getting coffee]]<br /> * [[Literal interpretation]]<br /> * [[Multi-channel communication]]<br /> * [[Responding to &quot;How are you?&quot;]]<br /> * [[Social cue|Social cues]]<br /> * [[Tone of voice]]<br /> <br /> == Dating &amp; relationships ==<br /> <br /> * [[Autistic love languages]]<br /> * [[Dating apps / online dating]]<br /> * [[Neurodivergent relationships]]<br /> <br /> == Autistic culture ==<br /> <br /> * [[Autistic celebrities]]<br /> * [[Autistic representation in fiction]]<br /> * [[Books by Autistic authors]]<br /> * [[Community hashtags]] ([[Autistic community]] was already created and maybe we could just put a section about hashtags in there?)<br /> * [[Podcasts by Autistic creators]]<br /> * [[Symbols of Autism]]<br /> <br /> == Accommodations ==<br /> <br /> * [[Augmentative and alternative communication|AAC]]<br /> * [[Autism passport]]<br /> * [[Clear instructions]]<br /> * [[Hidden disabilities sunflower]]<br /> * [[Noise-cancelling headphones]]<br /> * [[Support networks and organisations]]<br /> <br /> == Culture-specific differences ==<br /> <br /> * [[Ask and guess cultures]]<br /> * [[High and low context cultures]]<br /> * [[Peach and coconut cultures]]<br /> <br /> == Diagnostic journey ==<br /> <br /> * [[Formal diagnosis]]<br /> * [[Overlapping neurotypes|Multiple diagnoses]]<br /> * [[Questioning]]<br /> * [[Research]]<br /> * [[Screening tools]]<br /> * [[Self-diagnosis]]<br /> <br /> == Problems with autism research ==<br /> <br /> * [[Autism Speaks]]<br /> * [[Autism stereotypes]]<br /> * [[Bias]]<br /> * [[Deficit model]]<br /> * [[Functioning labels]]<br /> * [[Ethics of autism research]]<br /> * [[History of autism]]<br /> * [[Stigma]]<br /> <br /> == How to help ==<br /> <br /> (I have no idea what the purpose of this section and the page below is supposed to be?)<br /> <br /> * [[Capacity]]<br /> <br /> == Mental health ==<br /> <br /> * [[Applied_Behavior_Analysis|Applied behavior analysis]]<br /> * [[Depression]]<br /> * [[Difficulties with mental health services]]<br /> <br /> == Information processing differences ==<br /> <br /> * [[Aphasia]]<br /> * [[Auditory processing disorder]]<br /> * [[Dyslexia]]<br /> * [[Dyspraxia]]<br /> * [[Dyscalculia]]<br /> * [[Dysgraphia]]<br /> * [[Hyperlexia]]<br /> * [[Misophonia]]<br /> * [[Prosopagnosia]]<br /> * [[Synesthesia]]<br /> <br /> == Office &amp; work dynamics ==<br /> <br /> * [[Corporate buzzwords]]<br /> * [[HR interviews]]<br /> * [[Job interviews]] - ended up writing like a short essay in this one which boils down to the importance of respecting diversity of thought on this wiki. Maybe it would be better suited to copy into another page, but not sure which?<br /> * [[Meetings]]<br /> * [[Networking]]<br /> * [[Team building / work socials]]<br /> * [[Water cooler]]<br /> <br /> == Senses ==<br /> <br /> Many autistics have differences in their senses, such as maybe hypersensitive to sound but hyposensitive to smell. These articles should try to document examples of both types as well as potential ways to compensate.<br /> <br /> * [[Auditory perception|Hearing]]<br /> * [[Interoception]]<br /> * [[Proprioception]]<br /> * [[Sensory sensitivity]]<br /> * [[Olfactory perception|Smell]]<br /> * [[Gustatory perception|Taste]]<br /> * [[Tactile perception|Texture]]<br /> * [[Vestibulary perception]]<br /> * [[Visual perception|Vision]]<br /> <br /> == I have no idea where to put this page so I'll just put it here and hope somebody else will move it later to a more appropriate place ==<br /> <br /> You can put stuff that doesn't fit anywhere else (yet) here.<br /> <br /> * [[Miscellaneous terms]] - for similar/confusing terms and definitions that probably better in one place rather than multiple short articles<br /> * [[Gastro-intestinal problems]]<br /> * [[Gender]]<br /> * [[Victimization]]<br /> <br /> == Meta ==<br /> <br /> * [[Community guidelines]]<br /> * [[Style guidelines]]<br /> <br /> == Discussion ==<br /> <br /> We can talk about the wiki itself in talk-pages[https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Talk_pages]. Feel free to create your own for topics.<br /> <br /> * [[Feedback, questions and suggestions]]<br /> * [[Talk:Meta]]<br /> * [[Talk:Miscellaneous]]<br /> <br /> == Misc ==<br /> <br /> * [[special:AllPages|View all pages]]<br /> * [[Special:Categories|View all categories]]</div>

Dell http://actuallyautistic.wiki/index.php?title=Feedback,_questions_and_suggestions&diff=1017 2022-08-24T07:12:03Z

<p>Dell: </p> <hr /> <div>Do you have any '''feedback'''? Some '''ideas''' to improve this wiki? Certain '''features''' you'd like to have? Just post them here by editing this page and put your thoughts wherever you want! :)<br /> <br /> &lt;!-- Cool ideas and brainstorming go brrr! --&gt;<br /> <br /> * How does one delete a page entirely if it's spam for example?<br /> * Is there a way to add images to a page? The help says to upload an image, but I don't know where to upload it to<br /> * Should we have a page saying where to get autism-related stuff? On the one hand, this could be a useful resource. On the other, it could very easily turn into a spam page, w/ nothing but free advertising</div>

Dell http://actuallyautistic.wiki/index.php?title=Feedback,_questions_and_suggestions&diff=1015 2022-08-24T06:44:24Z

<p>Dell: </p> <hr /> <div>Do you have any '''feedback'''? Some '''ideas''' to improve this wiki? Certain '''features''' you'd like to have? Just post them here by editing this page and put your thoughts wherever you want! :)<br /> <br /> &lt;!-- Cool ideas and brainstorming go brrr! --&gt;<br /> <br /> * How does one delete a page entirely if it's spam for example?<br /> * Is there a way to add images to a page? The help says to upload an image, but I don't know where to upload it to</div>

Dell http://actuallyautistic.wiki/index.php?title=Symbols_of_Autism&diff=1014 2022-08-24T06:28:17Z

<p>Dell: </p> <hr /> <div>(this should have images)<br /> <br /> People use a variety of images to symbolize autism. A person might wear this symbol or have it as a bumper sticker or otherwise displayed to indicate that the user is autistic, is closely related to or has a strong relationship with an autistic person, or otherwise supports the autistic community. These symbols are also frequently found in works related to autism, such as this very wiki<br /> <br /> ===Jigsaw Puzzle Piece===<br /> <br /> A single piece from a jigsaw puzzle or a few pieces put together. The symbol of [[Autism Speaks]]. It is meant to signify the complexity of the autism spectrum.<br /> <br /> Many in the [[Autistic community]] find this symbol offensive, stating that it implies something is missing in an autistic brain or that autism is a problem to be solved&lt;ref&gt;here's why most autistic people hate the puzzle piece symbol [https://neuroclastic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Heres-Why-Most-Autistic-People-Hate-the-Puzzle-Piece-Symbol.pdf]&lt;/ref&gt;.<br /> <br /> ===Rainbow-colored infinity symbol===<br /> <br /> The rainbow-colored infinity symbol signifies the infinite diversity in the ways Autism presents itself.<br /> <br /> Many in the Autistic community advocate the use of this symbol over the traditional jigsaw puzzle piece&lt;ref&gt;The debate about the jigsaw puzzle piece versus the rainbow-colored infinity symbol [https://www.askautism.org/blog/thedebate]&lt;/ref&gt;.<br /> <br /> ===Ribbon===<br /> <br /> In accord with other ribbons symbolizing other conditions, the autism awareness ribbon is an illustration of multiply-colored jigsaw puzzle pieces. As stated before, many in the autistic community find this offensive.<br /> <br /> ===Colors===<br /> <br /> Autism Speaks has advocated that people wear blue to indicate support of autistic people. However, many autistic people do not want Autism speaks to represent them. So other colors, including gold, red, taupe, and purple, have been offered as alternatives&lt;ref&gt;Reclaiming blue for autism [https://embrace-autism.com/reclaiming-blue-for-autism/]&lt;/ref&gt;, in addition to the ubiquitous rainbow.<br /> <br /> ==References==</div>

Dell http://actuallyautistic.wiki/index.php?title=Symbols_of_Autism&diff=1013 2022-08-24T06:27:15Z

<p>Dell: </p> <hr /> <div>(this should have images)<br /> <br /> People use a variety of images to symbolize autism. A person might wear this symbol or have it as a bumper sticker or otherwise displayed to indicate that the user is autistic, is closely related to or otherwise has a strong relationship with an autistic person, or otherwise supports the autistic community. These symbols are also frequently found in works related to autism, such as this very wiki<br /> <br /> ===Jigsaw Puzzle Piece===<br /> <br /> A single piece from a jigsaw puzzle or a few pieces put together. The symbol of [[Autism Speaks]]. It is meant to signify the complexity of the autism spectrum.<br /> <br /> Many in the [[Autistic community]] find this symbol offensive, stating that it implies something is missing in an autistic brain or that autism is a problem to be solved&lt;ref&gt;here's why most autistic people hate the puzzle piece symbol [https://neuroclastic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Heres-Why-Most-Autistic-People-Hate-the-Puzzle-Piece-Symbol.pdf]&lt;/ref&gt;.<br /> <br /> ===Rainbow-colored infinity symbol===<br /> <br /> The rainbow-colored infinity symbol signifies the infinite diversity in the ways Autism presents itself.<br /> <br /> Many in the Autistic community advocate the use of this symbol over the traditional jigsaw puzzle piece&lt;ref&gt;The debate about the jigsaw puzzle piece versus the rainbow-colored infinity symbol [https://www.askautism.org/blog/thedebate]&lt;/ref&gt;.<br /> <br /> ===Ribbon===<br /> <br /> In accord with other ribbons symbolizing other conditions, the autism awareness ribbon is an illustration of multiply-colored jigsaw puzzle pieces. As stated before, many in the autistic community find this offensive.<br /> <br /> ===Colors===<br /> <br /> Autism Speaks has advocated that people wear blue to indicate support of autistic people. However, many autistic people do not want Autism speaks to represent them. So other colors, including gold, red, taupe, and purple, have been offered as alternatives&lt;ref&gt;Reclaiming blue for autism [https://embrace-autism.com/reclaiming-blue-for-autism/]&lt;/ref&gt;, in addition to the ubiquitous rainbow.<br /> <br /> ==References==</div>

Dell http://actuallyautistic.wiki/index.php?title=Symbols_of_Autism&diff=1012 2022-08-24T06:16:38Z

<p>Dell: Created page with &quot;(this should have images) ===Jigsaw Puzzle Piece=== A single piece from a jigsaw puzzle or a few pieces put together. The symbol of Autism Speaks. It is meant to symbolize the complexity of the autism spectrum. Many in the Autistic community find this symbol offensive, stating that it implies something is missing in an autistic brain or that autism is a problem to be solved&lt;ref&gt;here's why most autistic people hate the puzzle piece symbol [https://neuroclastic....&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>(this should have images)<br /> <br /> ===Jigsaw Puzzle Piece===<br /> <br /> A single piece from a jigsaw puzzle or a few pieces put together. The symbol of [[Autism Speaks]]. It is meant to symbolize the complexity of the autism spectrum.<br /> <br /> Many in the [[Autistic community]] find this symbol offensive, stating that it implies something is missing in an autistic brain or that autism is a problem to be solved&lt;ref&gt;here's why most autistic people hate the puzzle piece symbol [https://neuroclastic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Heres-Why-Most-Autistic-People-Hate-the-Puzzle-Piece-Symbol.pdf]&lt;/ref&gt;.<br /> <br /> ===Rainbow-colored infinity symbol===<br /> <br /> The rainbow-colored infinity symbol signifies the infinite diversity in the ways Autism presents itself.<br /> <br /> Many in the Autistic community advocate the use of this symbol over the traditional jigsaw puzzle piece&lt;ref&gt;The debate about the jigsaw puzzle piece versus the rainbow-colored infinity symbol [https://www.askautism.org/blog/thedebate]&lt;/ref&gt;.<br /> <br /> ===Ribbon===<br /> <br /> In accord with other ribbons symbolizing other conditions, the autism awareness ribbon is an illustration of multiply-colored jigsaw puzzle pieces. As stated before, many in the autistic community find this offensive.<br /> <br /> ===Colors===<br /> <br /> Autism Speaks has advocated that people wear blue to indicate support of autistic people. However, many autistic people do not want Autism speaks to represent them. So other colors, including gold, red, taupe, and purple, have been offered as alternatives&lt;ref&gt;Reclaiming blue for autism [https://embrace-autism.com/reclaiming-blue-for-autism/]&lt;/ref&gt;, in addition to the ubiquitous rainbow.<br /> <br /> ==References==</div>

Dell http://actuallyautistic.wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=1010 2022-08-24T05:37:14Z

<p>Dell: /* Autistic culture */</p> <hr /> <div>Welcome to the '''ActuallyAutistic Wiki'''! This is a community-driven guide to all aspects of autism, allism, and helping build bridges between neurotypes. It emerged recently from the #ActuallyAutistic community on Twitter.<br /> <br /> * '''Everyone is welcome to contribute to this wiki!'''<br /> * You can '''edit any page''' without even having an account. Just hit the 'Edit' link on any page (including this one!). ''Important privacy note'': editing a page without having an account or without being logged in will show your IP address publicly in the changelog/history of a page.<br /> * The number one rule of wiki editing is to be bold. '''Go ahead – make changes — even large rewrites of big topics'''. Other people can correct any mistakes you make, so have confidence, and give it a try!<br /> ** If you disagree with what someone else has put, please consider adding a [[Style guidelines#Meta text and editorial notes|note of disagreement]] and what you think/would do after that section, especially if it could be something that varies by country or even situations or if you want to change it to/from an absolute (such as job interviews or eye gaze)<br /> * None of the content here is sacred. Please just make changes! Some of the articles are just starter content or from a particular person's perspective. Earlier versions can always be restored if necessary. '''These are all collaborative documents'''.<br /> * Here is a [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Starting_a_new_page short guide] on how to create a new wiki page from scratch! Please check first whether a similar page already exists to avoid duplicates.<br /> * Here are some of our [[Style guidelines|style guidelines]] if you're unsure about formatting etc. But '''don't worry or overthink too much about &quot;getting things right&quot;''', these are not &quot;hard rules&quot; – and everything can be edited, formatted &amp; moved later without issue anyway! :)<br /> * If you have some ideas on how to improve this project, feel free to use the ''Talk:Topic'' discussions [[Main Page#Discussion|at the end of this page!]] You can also create your own!<br /> * '''Please remember that links are CASE SENSITIVE'''. When linking to a missing page, whichever case you use will be created when someone follows the link and makes that new page. Linking to existing articles is case sensitive for every letter ''except'' the first one. Lowercasing or capitalizing a letter other than the first one will break the link / not link to the page you want. Please read [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Links this guide on links] if you want to use them!<br /> <br /> == ActuallyAutistic terminology ==<br /> <br /> * [[Allism]]<br /> * [[Autism]]<br /> * [[Autistic burnout]]<br /> * [[Autistic inertia]] / [[Inertia]] (possible duplicate; could also be merged with [[Executive dysfunction]]?)<br /> * [[Autistic joy]]<br /> * [[Echolalia]]<br /> * [[Executive dysfunction]]<br /> * [[Hyperfixation]]<br /> * [[Hyperfocus]]<br /> * [[Interoception]]<br /> * [[Infodumping]]<br /> * [[Justice sensitivity]]<br /> * [[Late diagnosis]]<br /> * [[Masking]]<br /> * [[Meltdown]]<br /> * [[Monotropism]]<br /> * [[Neurodivergence]]<br /> * [[Neurodiversity]]<br /> * [[Neuropeer]]<br /> * [[Neurotypical]]<br /> * [[Parallel play]]<br /> * [[Rejection sensitive dysphoria]]<br /> * [[Ritual]]<br /> * [[Routine]]<br /> * [[Safe foods]]<br /> * [[Savant]]<br /> * [[Sensory overload]]<br /> * [[Shutdown]]<br /> * [[Special interest]]<br /> * [[Spoon theory]]<br /> * [[Stimming]]<br /> <br /> == Outmoded terminology ==<br /> <br /> While many autists have moved away from these terms, some continue to use them to describe their experience. Please remember that people may have complex reasons for the words they choose, and that differences in vocabulary are okay. In short, while it's important to understand how these outdated terms play to most autists, it's also not helpful to police other people's word choices.<br /> <br /> * [[Asperger syndrome]]<br /> * [[Functioning labels|High- and low-functioning]]<br /> * [[The autism spectrum]]<br /> <br /> == Sociology ==<br /> <br /> * [[Gossip]]<br /> * [[Group dynamics]]<br /> * [[Peer group]]<br /> * [[Power]]<br /> * [[Saving face]]<br /> * [[Social status]]<br /> <br /> == Psychology ==<br /> <br /> * [[Alexithymia]]<br /> * [[Anxiety]]<br /> * [[Empathy]]<br /> * [[Imposter syndrome]]<br /> * [[Theory of mind]]<br /> <br /> == Allistic communication &amp; miscommunication ==<br /> <br /> * [[Body language]]<br /> * [[Common sense]]<br /> * [[Common Sense]] (Different content, should be merged.)<br /> * [[Defence mechanism|Defence mechanisms]] (Put a lot of other stuff in here about disagreeing with people in general. Not sure if some of it should go elsewhere.)<br /> * [[Double empathy problem]]<br /> * [[Eye contact]]<br /> * [[Facial expression|Facial expressions]]<br /> * [[Getting coffee]]<br /> * [[Literal interpretation]]<br /> * [[Multi-channel communication]]<br /> * [[Responding to &quot;How are you?&quot;]]<br /> * [[Social cue|Social cues]]<br /> * [[Tone of voice]]<br /> <br /> == Dating &amp; relationships ==<br /> <br /> * [[Autistic love languages]]<br /> * [[Dating apps / online dating]]<br /> * [[Neurodivergent relationships]]<br /> <br /> == Autistic culture ==<br /> <br /> * [[Autistic celebrities]]<br /> * [[Autistic representation in fiction]]<br /> * [[Books by Autistic authors]]<br /> * [[Community hashtags]] ([[Autistic community]] was already created and maybe we could just put a section about hashtags in there?)<br /> * [[Podcasts by Autistic creators]]<br /> * [[Symbols of Autism]]<br /> <br /> == Accommodations ==<br /> <br /> * [[Augmentative and alternative communication|AAC]]<br /> * [[Autism passport]]<br /> * [[Clear instructions]]<br /> * [[Hidden disabilities sunflower]]<br /> * [[Noise-cancelling headphones]]<br /> * [[Support networks and organisations]]<br /> <br /> == Culture-specific differences ==<br /> <br /> * [[Ask and guess cultures]]<br /> * [[High and low context cultures]]<br /> * [[Peach and coconut cultures]]<br /> <br /> == Diagnostic journey ==<br /> <br /> * [[Formal diagnosis]]<br /> * [[Overlapping neurotypes|Multiple diagnoses]]<br /> * [[Questioning]]<br /> * [[Research]]<br /> * [[Screening tools]]<br /> * [[Self-diagnosis]]<br /> <br /> == Problems with autism research ==<br /> <br /> * [[Autism Speaks]]<br /> * [[Autism stereotypes]]<br /> * [[Bias]]<br /> * [[Deficit model]]<br /> * [[Functioning labels]]<br /> * [[Ethics of autism research]]<br /> * [[History of autism]]<br /> * [[Stigma]]<br /> <br /> == How to help ==<br /> <br /> (I have no idea what the purpose of this section and the page below is supposed to be?)<br /> <br /> * [[Capacity]]<br /> <br /> == Mental health ==<br /> <br /> * [[Applied_Behavior_Analysis|Applied behavior analysis]]<br /> * [[Depression]]<br /> * [[Difficulties with mental health services]]<br /> <br /> == Information processing differences ==<br /> <br /> * [[Aphasia]]<br /> * [[Auditory processing disorder]]<br /> * [[Dyslexia]]<br /> * [[Dyspraxia]]<br /> * [[Dyscalculia]]<br /> * [[Dysgraphia]]<br /> * [[Hyperlexia]]<br /> * [[Prosopagnosia]]<br /> * [[Synesthesia]]<br /> <br /> == Office &amp; work dynamics ==<br /> <br /> * [[Corporate buzzwords]]<br /> * [[HR interviews]]<br /> * [[Job interviews]] - ended up writing like a short essay in this one which boils down to the importance of respecting diversity of thought on this wiki. Maybe it would be better suited to copy into another page, but not sure which?<br /> * [[Meetings]]<br /> * [[Networking]]<br /> * [[Team building / work socials]]<br /> * [[Water cooler]]<br /> <br /> == Senses ==<br /> <br /> Many autistics have differences in their senses, such as maybe hypersensitive to sound but hyposensitive to smell. These articles should try to document examples of both types as well as potential ways to compensate.<br /> <br /> * [[Auditory perception|Hearing]]<br /> * [[Interoception]]<br /> * [[Proprioception]]<br /> * [[Sensory sensitivity]]<br /> * [[Olfactory perception|Smell]]<br /> * [[Gustatory perception|Taste]]<br /> * [[Tactile perception|Texture]]<br /> * [[Vestibulary perception]]<br /> * [[Visual perception|Vision]]<br /> <br /> == I have no idea where to put this page so I'll just put it here and hope somebody else will move it later to a more appropriate place ==<br /> <br /> You can put stuff that doesn't fit anywhere else (yet) here.<br /> <br /> * [[Miscellaneous terms]] - for similar/confusing terms and definitions that probably better in one place rather than multiple short articles<br /> * [[Gastro-intestinal problems]]<br /> * [[Gender]]<br /> * [[Victimization]]<br /> <br /> == Meta ==<br /> <br /> * [[Community guidelines]]<br /> * [[Style guidelines]]<br /> <br /> == Discussion ==<br /> <br /> We can talk about the wiki itself in talk-pages[https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Talk_pages]. Feel free to create your own for topics.<br /> <br /> * [[Feedback, questions and suggestions]]<br /> * [[Talk:Meta]]<br /> * [[Talk:Miscellaneous]]<br /> <br /> == Misc ==<br /> <br /> * [[special:AllPages|View all pages]]<br /> * [[Special:Categories|View all categories]]</div>

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<p>Dell: </p> <hr /> <div>There are many '''stereotypes''' and stigmas surrounding autism and other forms of neurodiversity.<br /> <br /> While stereotypes perform a function in society and may not have harmful intent, they often result in people viewing all autistics as being a certain way. Negative traits are magnified.<br /> <br /> A typical stereotype of an autistic person is: white, male, stims with their hands/fingers, stares at the ground, socially oblivious, quite smart or perhaps quite dumb. This stereotype is particularly harmful because it stops people from recognizing that women and people of color are autistic as well, which can prevent accurate self-diagnosis and professional diagnosis.<br /> <br /> There are many examples of stereotypes in modern media. The list below is not exhaustive, but gives an idea of the Autism landscape in popular media.<br /> <br /> == TV ==<br /> * Shaun, ''The Good Doctor'' (Medical Drama)<br /> * Sheldon Cooper, ''The Big Bang Theory'' (Situation Comedy)<br /> * Sam Gardner, ''Atypical'' (Comedy-Drama)<br /> * ''Love on the Spectrum'' (Reality - While the people featured in the show are actually autistic, the commentary and framing/tone of the show, which comes from allistic narrators/therapists/family members, contributes to many stereotypes.) <br /> <br /> <br /> == Books ==<br /> * Christopher, ''The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time'' (While not stated in the book itself, the blurb refers to [[Asperger syndrome]])<br /> <br /> == Movies ==<br /> * Rain Man<br /> * ''Music'' (Musical Drama)<br /> <br /> == Theatre ==<br /> * Christopher, ''The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time''<br /> <br /> == Maths ==<br /> <br /> * Autistic people can do mathematics to a high level<br /> <br /> == Gaming ==<br /> <br /> <br /> == See also ==<br /> <br /> * [[Autistic representation in fiction]]</div>

Dell http://actuallyautistic.wiki/index.php?title=Autistic_representation_in_fiction&diff=999 2022-08-24T03:58:32Z

<p>Dell: </p> <hr /> <div>* [https://mythcreants.com/blog/five-characters-coded-as-autistic/ Mythcreants: Five Characters Coded as Autistic]<br /> *Abed Nadir - ''Community'' - (canon)<br /> *Blackwolf - &quot;Soon I Will Be Invincible&quot; - (canon)<br /> *Drea - ''Everything's Gonna Be Okay'' - (canon)<br /> *Dr. Temperance Brennan - ''Bones'' - (never said in canon, but creator said she was based off someone they knew irl who is Autistic)<br /> *Entrapta - ''She-Ra and the Princesses of Power'' - (confirmed by showrunner ND Stevenson)<br /> *Fiona Helbron - ''Elementary'' - (canon)<br /> *Gary Bell - ''Alphas'' - (canon)<br /> *Julia - ''Sesame Street'' - (canon) <br /> *Kevin Blake - ''Eureka'' - (canon - He was &quot;cured&quot; when an alternate timeline was created. Autistic people... were not thrilled with that outcome)<br /> *Marcy Wu - ''Amphibia'' - (semi-canon? When a fan brought it up to the show creator, with the supporting opinion of psychologist friends, he said he would “default to you and your trained colleagues on this one.”)<br /> *Matilda Moss - ''Everything's Gonna Be Okay'' - (canon)<br /> *Max Jerry Horowitz - ''Mary and Max'' - (canon)<br /> *Nicholas Moss - ''Everything's Gonna Be Okay'' - (canon)<br /> *Sam Gardner - ''Atypical'' - (canon)<br /> *Spencer Reid - ''Criminal Minds'' - (not confirmed canon aside from actor who plays him)<br /> *Wendy - ''Please Stand By'' - (canon)<br /> *Will Graham - ''Hannibal'' - (in the first episode, he is said to be somewhere on the Autism Spectrum)<br /> *Woo Young Woo - ''Extraordinary Attorney Woo''<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Some of my favourite autistic-coded fictional queer women: <br /> * Robin Buckley - ''Stranger Things'' (coded but not officially canon)<br /> * Jillian Holtzmann - ''Ghostbusters'' (coded but not officially canon)<br /> * Janine Kishi - ''The Baby-sitters Club'' (coded but not officially canon)</div>

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