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Fochti: Added a line about allism being the antonym of autism

2022-08-26T19:44:59Z

Added a line about allism being the antonym of autism

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	'''Autism''' is a [[Neurodiversity\|neurotype]], that includes people ~~that~~ share some of a series of traits.		'''Autism''' is a [[Neurodiversity\|neurotype]] that includes people who share some of a series of traits. A person with this neurotype is '''autistic'''.

	{{Emphasis\|Autism is a [[The autism spectrum\|not a simple line gradient]], but rather a '''multi-dimensional spectrum'''. In other words, there are several independent traits that might lead to the label. Two autistic people can be wildly different from each other while being equally autistic.}}		{{Emphasis\|Autism is a [[The autism spectrum\|not a simple line gradient]], but rather a '''multi-dimensional spectrum'''. In other words, there are several independent traits that might lead to the label. Two autistic people can be wildly different from each other while being equally autistic.}}

	Autism has some correlation to genetics, tending to run in the family.		Autism has some correlation to genetics, tending to run in the family.

			The antonym of autism is [[Allism\|allism]].

	= Autistic Traits =		= Autistic Traits =

Fire Eider: /* Anecdotes */

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Anecdotes

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	See also: [[Main_Page#Sources of misunderstandings between autistic and allistic people\|Misunderstandings across Autistic and Allistic people]].		== See also ==
			[[Main_Page#Sources of misunderstandings between autistic and allistic people\|Misunderstandings across Autistic and Allistic people]].

	[[Category:Neurotypes]]		[[Category:Neurotypes]]

MrPedroBraga: /* Anecdotes */

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Anecdotes

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	== Anecdotes ==		== Anecdotes ==

	~~<blockquote>~~		{{Comment\|
	Whenever my parents wanted me to do something, let's say, begin to take the trash out every day... instead of saying something like "Pedro, please begin taking the trash out regularly," they would do something way subtler -- like place the trash on the front door.		Whenever my parents wanted me to do something, let's say, begin to take the trash out every day... instead of saying something like "Pedro, please begin taking the trash out regularly," they would do something way subtler -- like place the trash on the front door.

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	- [[User:MrPedroBraga\|MrPedroBraga]] ([[User talk:MrPedroBraga\|talk]]) 14:07, 23 August 2022 (UTC)		- [[User:MrPedroBraga\|MrPedroBraga]] ([[User talk:MrPedroBraga\|talk]]) 14:07, 23 August 2022 (UTC)
	~~</blockquote>~~		}}

	~~<blockquote>~~		{{Comment\|
	Once I understood I was autistic, I realized that I don't have a personality. I've only ever had the masks, and then with my autistic traits I feel like I'm a cutout from a book about autistic people. For the first time I felt very much like I wasn't different.		Once I understood I was autistic, I realized that I don't have a personality. I've only ever had the masks, and then with my autistic traits I feel like I'm a cutout from a book about autistic people. For the first time I felt very much like I wasn't different.

	Then, and I'm not making this up, I saw a tweet on an autistic person saying "woah, autistic twitter made me realize I haven't had a single unique experience ever," and like... uh... that's awkward!		Then, and I'm not making this up, I saw a tweet on an autistic person saying "woah, autistic twitter made me realize I haven't had a single unique experience ever," and like... uh... that's awkward!

	- [[User:MrPedroBraga\|MrPedroBraga]] ([[User talk:MrPedroBraga\|talk]]) 14:07, 23 August 2022 (UTC)~~</blockquote>~~		- [[User:MrPedroBraga\|MrPedroBraga]] ([[User talk:MrPedroBraga\|talk]]) 14:07, 23 August 2022 (UTC)
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	See also: [[Main_Page#Sources of misunderstandings between autistic and allistic people\|Misunderstandings across Autistic and Allistic people]].		See also: [[Main_Page#Sources of misunderstandings between autistic and allistic people\|Misunderstandings across Autistic and Allistic people]].

	[[Category:Neurotypes]]		[[Category:Neurotypes]]

Fochti: /* Autistic Traits */ Fixed a link

2022-08-26T00:25:52Z

Autistic Traits: Fixed a link

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	** Inability to innately recognize and express emotions through [[body language]].		** Inability to innately recognize and express emotions through [[body language]].
	** Inability to innately absorb unwritten [[Common Sense\|social expectations, conventions,]] and read in-between the lines.		** Inability to innately absorb unwritten [[Common Sense\|social expectations, conventions,]] and read in-between the lines.
	** Lack of innate respect/interest for hierarchies, authority, [[~~Power~~\|power-structures]].		** Lack of innate respect/interest for hierarchies, authority, [[Social power\|power-structures]].
	*** Questioning of hierarchies, authorities and arbitrary things.		*** Questioning of hierarchies, authorities and arbitrary things.
	* [[Special interest\|Special Interests]].		* [[Special interest\|Special Interests]].

ZoeB at 18:43, 24 August 2022

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	It's difficult to identify someone as autistic, since a lot of the traits can be [[Masking\|masked]] (intentionally or not), and their expressions varies from person to person because of culture, race-related bias, [[Gender bias\|gender norms and biases]], age bias, and individual personality.		It's difficult to identify someone as autistic, since a lot of the traits can be [[Masking\|masked]] (intentionally or not), and their expressions varies from person to person because of culture, race-related bias, [[Gender bias\|gender norms and biases]], age bias, and individual personality.

	Furthermore, autistic traits interfere with other mental health conditions, like, for example, [[ADHD]]. [[AuDHD]] (portmanteau of Autism and ADHD) exhibits very different expressions of traits relating to [[~~Executive_dysfunction~~\|executive function]], thought patterns and behaviour. It's even more peculiar since ADHD is extremely [[Overlapping neurotypes\|common in Autistic people]].		Furthermore, autistic traits interfere with other mental health conditions, like, for example, [[ADHD]]. [[AuDHD]] (portmanteau of Autism and ADHD) exhibits very different expressions of traits relating to [[Executive dysfunction\|executive function]], thought patterns and behaviour. It's even more peculiar since ADHD is extremely [[Overlapping neurotypes\|common in Autistic people]].

	These difficulties, as well as the lack of a formal diagnosis, often leads to [[Imposter syndrome]].		These difficulties, as well as the lack of a formal diagnosis, often leads to [[Imposter syndrome]].
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	* Avoid clichés (we're tired of hearing them).		* Avoid clichés (we're tired of hearing them).
	** "Everyone is a little bit autistic."		** "Everyone is a little bit autistic."
	** Usage of [[Functioning ~~Labels\|Functioning Labels~~]].		** Usage of [[Functioning labels]].
	** The idea of "overcoming Autism."		** The idea of "overcoming Autism."
	** Classification of Autism as a disease.		** Classification of Autism as a disease.

ZoeB at 18:40, 24 August 2022

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	It's difficult to identify someone as autistic, since a lot of the traits can be [[Masking\|masked]] (intentionally or not), and their expressions varies from person to person because of culture, race-related bias, [[Gender bias\|gender norms and biases]], age bias, and individual personality.		It's difficult to identify someone as autistic, since a lot of the traits can be [[Masking\|masked]] (intentionally or not), and their expressions varies from person to person because of culture, race-related bias, [[Gender bias\|gender norms and biases]], age bias, and individual personality.

	Furthermore, autistic traits interfere with other mental health conditions, like, for example, [[ADHD]]. [[AuDHD]] (portmanteau of Autism and ADHD) exhibits very different expressions of traits relating to [[Executive_dysfunction\|executive function]], thought patterns and behaviour. It's even more peculiar since ADHD is extremely [[~~Multiple_Diagnoses~~\|common in Autistic people]].		Furthermore, autistic traits interfere with other mental health conditions, like, for example, [[ADHD]]. [[AuDHD]] (portmanteau of Autism and ADHD) exhibits very different expressions of traits relating to [[Executive_dysfunction\|executive function]], thought patterns and behaviour. It's even more peculiar since ADHD is extremely [[Overlapping neurotypes\|common in Autistic people]].

	These difficulties, as well as the lack of a formal diagnosis, often leads to [[Imposter syndrome]].		These difficulties, as well as the lack of a formal diagnosis, often leads to [[Imposter syndrome]].

ZoeB at 17:10, 24 August 2022

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	Those are rather consequences of discrimination, bullying and trauma.		Those are rather consequences of discrimination, bullying and trauma.

	These traits might seen from the point of view of the autistic person, or from an external unassuming observer.		These traits might be seen from the point of view of the autistic person, or from an external unassuming observer:

	* Monotone speech.		* Monotone speech
	* Unusual communication.		* Unusual communication
	* Isolation.		* Isolation
	* Loneliness.		* Loneliness
	** Cuddling pillows.		** Cuddling pillows
	** Prolonged baths, especially with warm water.		** Prolonged baths, especially with warm water
	** Touch sensitivity.		** Touch sensitivity
	* [[Meltdown]]s.		* [[Meltdown]]s
	* [[Shutdown]]s.		* [[Shutdown]]s
	* [[Autistic ~~Burnout~~]] (which resembles ~~Depression~~).		* [[Autistic burnout]] (which resembles [[depression]])
	* [[Rejection sensitive dysphoria\|Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD)]].		* [[Rejection sensitive dysphoria\|Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD)]]
	* Suicidal thoughts / ideation.		* Suicidal thoughts / ideation
	* Being perceived as emotionless/[[~~Double_empathy_problem~~\|having no empathy]].		* Being perceived as emotionless / [[Double empathy problem\|having no empathy]]

	Autistic experiences might also lead to [[Anxiety]].		Autistic experiences might also lead to [[Anxiety]].

172.30.3.168: /* How to interact with Autism */ added missing paren

2022-08-24T15:03:31Z

How to interact with Autism: added missing paren

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	* In fact, express more of your wants, ideas and necessities, so the autistic can properly take them into consideration.		* In fact, express more of your wants, ideas and necessities, so the autistic can properly take them into consideration.
	* Avoid relying too heavily on unwritten/unspoken communication.		* Avoid relying too heavily on unwritten/unspoken communication.
	* Do not infantilize autistic people (making voices.		* Do not infantilize autistic people (making voices).
	* Avoid clichés (we're tired of hearing them).		* Avoid clichés (we're tired of hearing them).
	** "Everyone is a little bit autistic."		** "Everyone is a little bit autistic."

172.30.3.168: /* How to interact with Autism */ phrasing

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How to interact with Autism: phrasing

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	== How to interact with Autism ==		== How to interact with Autism ==

	It's important to know that Autism itself isn't a disability or a bad thing. A lot of the bad things with living as an autistic person comes from ableism, discrimination and trauma. [[Allism]] is a particular kind of neurotype, ~~such~~ as Autism, that requires its own accommodations -- the difference is that they are more socially accepted, and society is built for them.		It's important to know that Autism itself isn't a disability or a bad thing. A lot of the bad things with living as an autistic person comes from ableism, discrimination and trauma. [[Allism]] is a particular kind of neurotype, just as Autism is, that requires its own accommodations -- the difference is that they are more socially accepted, and society is built for them.

	That's not to say there are not inherent difficulties regarding Autism (like sensory issues, and learning deficits on everyday skills).		That's not to say there are not inherent difficulties regarding Autism (like sensory issues, and learning deficits on everyday skills).

172.30.3.168: /* Autism in relation to Allism */ "unlikely to subconsciously act differently" removed; doesn't make sense

2022-08-24T15:00:09Z

Autism in relation to Allism: "unlikely to subconsciously act differently" removed; doesn't make sense

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	* Allistic brains are hyper social, innately absorbing -- like a sponge -- social cues and norms;<br/> Autistic brains are rather learning all about the things that bring them joy.		* Allistic brains are hyper social, innately absorbing -- like a sponge -- social cues and norms;<br/> Autistic brains are rather learning all about the things that bring them joy.
	* Allistics care a lot about what's "right and wrong", "normal and weird," and will use social situations (and shame) to express concerns and try to change their peer's behaviours. The idea of normalcy will often (but not always) override factual correctness and their internal morality. <br/> Autistics, on the other hand, care more about what's "correct and incorrect", "good and bad." ~~Not~~ to say that autistic people are all morally good~~, but they are unlikely to subconsciously act differently~~.		* Allistics care a lot about what's "right and wrong", "normal and weird," and will use social situations (and shame) to express concerns and try to change their peer's behaviours. The idea of normalcy will often (but not always) override factual correctness and their internal morality. <br/> Autistics, on the other hand, care more about what's "correct and incorrect", "good and bad." This is not to say that autistic people are all morally good.
	* Allistics innately gravitate towards behaving in socially accepted ways,<br/>while autistics often are forced to do so, or do it consciously.		* Allistics innately gravitate towards behaving in socially accepted ways,<br/>while autistics often are forced to do so, or do it consciously.
	* Autistic individuals are more likely to come out as [[wikipedia:LGBT\|LGBTQ+]] or be seen as the odd one out, generally.		* Autistic individuals are more likely to come out as [[wikipedia:LGBT\|LGBTQ+]] or be seen as the odd one out, generally.