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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 "thing" and then once they know ... they know, so they don't talk about it, and then you end up with people who don't "know." Β 
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 "thing" and then once they know ... they know, so they don't talk about it, and then you end up with people who don't "know."
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*Autistic people naturally gravitate to other Neurodivergent people.
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*When a person realizes they are Autistic, most will quickly devleop the ability to "detect" if another person is Autistic.
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*The vast majority of Autistic people are glad they are Autistic and want to keep it that way.
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They want accomodations, not a cure.
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*There is a strong connection between Autistic people and cats.
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*A lot of Autistic people personify objects and feel they have a semblence of life.
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*Autistic people tend to look much younger than they are.
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*On average an Autistic person will die 16 years earlier than a peer without Autism. Sooner if they have comobidities such as Kinetism (ADHD), Depression, etc...
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This is due to lack of accomodations and acceptance.
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*Autistic people are frequently drawn to animation, many with a focus on Anime. There are many reasons for this.
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*Autistic people tend to eat a very small range of foods that they personally like to eat.
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*Elsa from Frozen is Autistically coded and "Let it Go" clearly parallels letting go of Autistic masking.
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*Autistic people are very likely to be LGBTQ+ compared to Allistics.


* Autistic people naturally gravitate to other Neurodivergent people.
* When a person realizes they are Autistic, most will quickly develop the ability to "detect" if another person is Autistic.
* The vast majority of Autistic people are glad they are Autistic and want to keep it that way. They want accommodations, not a cure.
* There is a strong connection between Autistic people and cats.
* A lot of Autistic people personify objects and feel they have a semblance of life.
* Autistic people tend to look much younger than they are.
* 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.
* Autistic people are frequently drawn to animation, many with a focus on Anime. There are many reasons for this.
* Autistic people tend to eat a very small range of foods that they personally like to eat.
* Elsa from Frozen is Autistically coded and "Let it Go" clearly parallels letting go of Autistic masking.
* Autistic people are [[Gender#Overlap between Autism and being LGBT|very likely to be LGBTQ+]] compared to Allistics.
* 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)
* 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)
* 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
* There is nothing wrong with being Autistic.
* Self Diagnosis is Valid for a multitude of reasons.
* #ActuallyAutistic is a hashtag that means you are openly Autistic.
* Autistic people tend to have a different style of "autobiographical" 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.
* Up to 86% of Autistic people also have Kinetism (ADHD)
* [[Stimming]] can seriously reduce Autistic stress. Many Autistic people have suppressed their ability to Stim for so long that they have to actively "deprogram" to get back to a natural level of stimming.
* 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.
* [https://t.co/lyc8IGPjZM Autism Speaks] is considered a hate group by the Autistic Community. This is clearly demonstrated by their "I am Autism" commercial. Please do not allow children to see this video. Proceed with caution if you intend to watch it. It cannot be unseen.
* 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.
* June 18th is Autistic Pride Day
* 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.πŸ’š
* 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 "irrationally" but traditional phobia therapy will be traumatizing.
* Ableism is discrimination in favor of the abled.


* Autistic people are not socially deficient. Autistic people are as effective at working together as Allistics are working together.
*[[Applied_Behavior_Analysis|ABA]] is a conversion "therapy" 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.
There are challenges when Allistics and Autistics work together. Allistics percieve Autistics as deficient because there many many more of them
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*There is nothing wrong with being Autistic.
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*Self Diagnosis is Valid for a multitude of reasons.
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*#ActuallyAutistic is a hashtag that means you are openly Autistic.
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*Autistic people tend to have a different style of "autobiographical" 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.
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*Up to 86% of Autistic people also have Kinetism (ADHD)
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*Stimming can seriously reduce Autistic stress.
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Many Autistic people have suppressed their ability to Stim for so long that they have to actively "deprogram" to get back to a natural level of stimming.
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The symbol of Autism is a Golden Infinty.
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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.
*Being diagnosed as Autistic in various states of the U.S. will result in your [[Drawbacks_of_diagnosis|rights being restricted]].


<a href="https://t.co/lyc8IGPjZM">Autism Speaks is considered a hate group by the Autistic Community. Β 
*Some states keep [[Drawbacks_of_diagnosis|mandatory databases]] of anyone who has been diagnosed as Autistic in that state.


This is clearly demonstrated by their "I am Autism" commercial. Β 
*@Twitter has clear rules that prevent hateful content regarding the disabled.


Please do not allow children to see this video. Β 
*In spite of clear rules protecting the disabled, @Twitter openly ignores hateful content that targets the Autistic and other disabled people.


Proceed with caution if you intent to watch it. It cannot be unseen. Β 
*It is a myth that all Autistic people are asexual.


*Some Autistic people are asexual, some are aromantic, some are demi, some are hypersexual.


*Some Autistic people are very kinky. Not following social norms can definitely apply to sex.


Many Autistic people are Demi-Sexual. Β 
*The "Autism Community" is arguably anyone who has a connection to Autism.


Many are Neuroqueer. Β 
*The "Autistic Community" is anyone who is Autistic.


Many are Autigender. Β 
*The distinction is very important when speaking on matters of Autism, especially the experience of being Autistic.


If you are not familiar with these specific terms, you should definitely investigate them.
*Most countries have laws that technically protect the disabled and are extremely powerful, like the _**ada**_ in the U.S.


June 18th is Autistic Pride Day
*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.


Being Autistic is the paradox of being human but also
*Some parents of Autistic children can be very problematic and attempt to control the Autistic narrative.
being radically different from most people


* Before you [grok] that you are Autistic it seems impossible to be true.
*Many of the problematic parents are actually Autistic and are unaware of it.


After you [grok] it, it seems impossible that it took a lifetime to figure out something so clearly true.
*Their lack of self awareness can be extremely harmful to their children and the community.
πŸ’š


Many Autistic people experience irrational fears. Β 
*It is extremely easy for Autistic people to become traumatized.


These are hare wired terror responses to stimuli that pose not inherent threat. Such as an irrational fear of toilets. Β 
*At times it can be difficult to understand if you are having an Autistic response or a Traumagenic response to an event.


These can be coped with "irrationally" but traditional phobia therapy will be traumatizing.
*Yes, a lot of Autistic people enjoy Lego.


Ableism is discrimination in favor of the abled.
*Yes, a lot of Autistic people enjoy PokΓ©mon.


ABA is a conversion "therapy" 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.
*There are a lot of things that fit in really well with Autistic traits.


Being diagnosed as Autistic in various states of the U.S. will result in your rights being restricted. Β 
*Autistic people tend to have different love languages than the Allistic.


Some states keep mandatory databases of anyone who has been diagnosed as Autistic in that state.
*5 [[Autistic love languages]] include:


@Twitter has clear rules that prevent hateful content regarding the disabled.
** [[Infodumping]]
** [[Parallel Play]]
** Embracing Touch Needs
** Acceptance
** "This [anything] reminded me of you"


In spite of clear rules protecting the disabled, @Twitter openly ignores hateful content that targets the Autistic and other disabled people.
*Autistic people often socialize though their special interests.


It is a myth that all Autistic people are asexual. Β 
*Groups of people that primarily organize and socialize through intense interest in a shared hobby, are frequently, disproportionately Autistic.


Some Autistic people are asexual, some are aromantic, some are demi, some are hypersexual. Β 
*Allistic brains are wired to use heuristics and Autistics are not.


Some Autistic people are very kinky. Not following social norms can definitely apply to sex.
*Heuristics are "best guesses" that are quick and efficient but imprecise and prone to error.


The β€œAutism Community” is arguably anyone who has a connection to Autism.
** Allistic brains are fast
** Autistic brains are precise


The β€œAutistic Community” is anyone who is Autistic.
*This is fundamental to understanding our differences.


The distinction is very important when speaking on matters of Autism, especially the experience of being Autistic.
[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.]


Most countries have laws that technically protect the disabled and are extremely powerful, like the _**ada**_ in the U.S.
*Allistic brains are wired to use heuristics and Autistics are not.


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.
*Heuristics are "best guesses" that are quick and efficient but imprecise and prone to error.


Some parents of Autistic children can be very problematic and attempt to control the Autistic narrative.
** Allistic brains are fast
** Autistic brains are precise


Many of the problematic parents are actually Autistic and are unaware of it. Β 
*This is fundamental to understanding our differences.


Their lack of self awareness can be extremely harmful to their children and the community.
**- [[Allism|Allistic]] means not Autistic.


It is extremely easy for Autistic people to become traumatized.
** NeurodiverGENT is anyone who is not Neurotypical


At times it can be difficult to understand if you are having an Autistic response or a Traumagenic response to an event.
** NeurodiverSE means a range of neurotypes which may include Neurotypical.


Yes, a lot of Autistic people enjoy LEGO. Β 
*[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.


Yes, a lot of Autistic people enjoy PokΓ©mon.
*[[The autism spectrum|The Autistic spectrum]] is [https://t.co/0drZ45Jl0g not a line]. It is a series of "knobs" set at various levels for each manifestation of Autism.


There are a lot of things that fit in really well with Autistic traits.
*It is endless forms most beautiful.
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Autistic people tend to have different love languages than the Allistic.
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5 Autistic love languages include:
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* [[Infodumping]]
* [[Parallel Play]]
* Embracing Touch Needs
* Acceptance
* "This [anything] reminded me of you"
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Autistic people often socialize though their special interests.
Β 
Groups of people that primarily organize and socialize through intense interest in a shared hobby, are frequently, disproportionately Autistic.
Β 
Allistic brains are wired to use heuristics and Autistics are not.
Β 
Heuristics are "best guesses" that are quick and efficient but imprecise and prone to error.
Β 
* Allistic brains are fast
* Autistic brains are precise
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This is fundamental to understanding our differences.
Β 
[ href="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.
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]
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Allistic brains are wired to use heuristics and Autistics are not.
Β 
Heuristics are "best guesses" that are quick and efficient but imprecise and prone to error.
Β 
* Allistic brains are fast
* Autistic brains are precise
Β 
This is fundamental to understanding our differences.
Β 
- [[Allism|Allistic]] means not Autistic.
Β 
* NeurodiverGENT is anyone who is not Neurotypical
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* NeurodiverSE means a range of neurotypes which may include Neurotypical.
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<a href="https://t.co/xdJAY6kKAN">Empathy gets talked about a '''lot''' regarding the Autistic. There are myths and counter myths.
Β 
Empathy is a sense and a knob on the Autistic spectrum which ranges from hyper to hypo. </a>
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[ href="https://t.co/0drZ45Jl0g" The Autistic spectrum is not a line.
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It is a series of "knobs" set at various levels for each manifestation of Autism.
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It is endless forms most beautiful. ]


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Epic Infographic by the Epic @Autism_Sketches </a>
[http://pbs.twimg.com/media/FU5q18vXEAI25pO.png Epic Infographic] by the Epic @Autism_Sketches
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*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.


Autistic people tend to be meritocratic. Β 
*Autistic people tend to be meritocratic.


This can get us into a lot of trouble when we ignore more traditional power structures that are not based on merit.
*This can get us into a lot of trouble when we ignore more traditional power structures that are not based on merit.


[ href="https://t.co/wK8WeLgxlB" Many Autistic people are drawn to and even aroused by skilled people and experts. Β 
*[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]].


This is apparently so unusual a fixation outside of the Autistic community that it needed a neologism:
*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.


Peritiosexual
*Autistic people are often members of some form of counter-culture.
]


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.
*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.


Autistic people are often members of some form of counter-culture. Β 
*Autistic people remember stories about Autistic characters better than stories about Allistic characters and vice versa.


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.
*This will probably tell you something about your favorite characters.


Autistic people remember stories about Autistic characters better than stories about Allistic characters and vice versa. Β 
*Autistic people tend to be very good at reading things upside down and backwards and take this ability for granted as a human norm.


This will probably tell you something about your favorite characters.
*Various studies, and shocked Allistics, indicate that this is not an easy thing for Allistics to do. (Still looking for exact numbers on this).


Autistic people tend to be very good at reading things upside down and backwards and take this ability for granted as a human norm.
*Autism is often a multigenerational disability that runs in families.


Various studies, and shocked Allistics, indicate that this is not an easy thing for Allistics to do. (Still looking for exact numbers on this).
*Until someone realizes the family has Autism, no one in the family will question Autistic behaviors as noteworthy.


Autism is often a multigenerational disability that runs in families. Β 
*It’s literally normal behavior for that family.


Until someone realizes the family has Autism, no one in the family will question Autistic behaviors as noteworthy.
[https://t.co/zTFAL3r5VH Having polled Autistic people]:


It’s literally normal behavior for that family.
*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.


[ href="https://t.co/zTFAL3r5VH" Having polled Autistic people:
*There is only a 7% chance that their parents are definitely not Autistic.


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. Β 
[https://t.co/XQOXyPZP4m One of the concrete indicators that a person is Autistic is if they are deeply concerned with "claiming space" that might not "rightfully be theirs" within the Autistic Community.]


There is only a 7% chance that their parents are definitely not Autistic.
*For various reasons these Autistics fundamentally believe in the sanctity of marginalized spaces.


]
[https://twitter.com/x/status/1534814791923126272 Here is the link to this @Twitter thread🧡]


[ href="https://t.co/XQOXyPZP4m" One of the concrete indicators that a person is Autistic is if they are deeply concerned with β€œclaiming space” that might not β€œrightfully be theirs” within the Autistic Community.]


For various reasons these Autistics fundamentally believe in the sanctity of marginalized spaces. </a>


[href="https://twitter.com/x/status/1534814791923126272" Here is the link to this @Twitter thread🧡 ]
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Here is the link to this @Twitter thread🧡


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 "thing" and then once they know ... they know, so they don't talk about it, and then you end up with people who don't "know."

  • Autistic people naturally gravitate to other Neurodivergent people.
  • When a person realizes they are Autistic, most will quickly develop the ability to "detect" if another person is Autistic.
  • The vast majority of Autistic people are glad they are Autistic and want to keep it that way. They want accommodations, not a cure.
  • There is a strong connection between Autistic people and cats.
  • A lot of Autistic people personify objects and feel they have a semblance of life.
  • Autistic people tend to look much younger than they are.
  • On average an Autistic person will die 16 years earlier than a peer without Autism. Sooner if they have comorbidities such as Kinetism (ADHD), Depression, etc... This is due to lack of accommodations and acceptance.
  • Autistic people are frequently drawn to animation, many with a focus on Anime. There are many reasons for this.
  • Autistic people tend to eat a very small range of foods that they personally like to eat.
  • Elsa from Frozen is Autistically coded and "Let it Go" clearly parallels letting go of Autistic masking.
  • Autistic people are very likely to be LGBTQ+ compared to Allistics.
  • 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)
  • 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
  • There is nothing wrong with being Autistic.
  • Self Diagnosis is Valid for a multitude of reasons.
  • #ActuallyAutistic is a hashtag that means you are openly Autistic.
  • Autistic people tend to have a different style of "autobiographical" 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.
  • Up to 86% of Autistic people also have Kinetism (ADHD)
  • Stimming can seriously reduce Autistic stress. Many Autistic people have suppressed their ability to Stim for so long that they have to actively "deprogram" to get back to a natural level of stimming.
  • The 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.
  • Autism Speaks is considered a hate group by the Autistic Community. This is clearly demonstrated by their "I am Autism" commercial. Please do not allow children to see this video. Proceed with caution if you intend to watch it. It cannot be unseen.
  • 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.
  • June 18th is Autistic Pride Day
  • 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.πŸ’š
  • 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 "irrationally" but traditional phobia therapy will be traumatizing.
  • Ableism is discrimination in favor of the abled.
  • ABA is a conversion "therapy" 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.
  • Some states keep mandatory databases of anyone who has been diagnosed as Autistic in that state.
  • @Twitter has clear rules that prevent hateful content regarding the disabled.
  • In spite of clear rules protecting the disabled, @Twitter openly ignores hateful content that targets the Autistic and other disabled people.
  • It is a myth that all Autistic people are asexual.
  • Some Autistic people are asexual, some are aromantic, some are demi, some are hypersexual.
  • Some Autistic people are very kinky. Not following social norms can definitely apply to sex.
  • The "Autism Community" is arguably anyone who has a connection to Autism.
  • The "Autistic Community" is anyone who is Autistic.
  • The distinction is very important when speaking on matters of Autism, especially the experience of being Autistic.
  • Most countries have laws that technically protect the disabled and are extremely powerful, like the _**ada**_ in the U.S.
  • 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.
  • Some parents of Autistic children can be very problematic and attempt to control the Autistic narrative.
  • Many of the problematic parents are actually Autistic and are unaware of it.
  • Their lack of self awareness can be extremely harmful to their children and the community.
  • It is extremely easy for Autistic people to become traumatized.
  • At times it can be difficult to understand if you are having an Autistic response or a Traumagenic response to an event.
  • Yes, a lot of Autistic people enjoy Lego.
  • Yes, a lot of Autistic people enjoy PokΓ©mon.
  • There are a lot of things that fit in really well with Autistic traits.
  • Autistic people tend to have different love languages than the Allistic.
  • Autistic people often socialize though their special interests.
  • Groups of people that primarily organize and socialize through intense interest in a shared hobby, are frequently, disproportionately Autistic.
  • Allistic brains are wired to use heuristics and Autistics are not.
  • Heuristics are "best guesses" that are quick and efficient but imprecise and prone to error.
    • Allistic brains are fast
    • Autistic brains are precise
  • This is fundamental to understanding our differences.

Due to confusion on this topic of unconscious heuristics we wrote this thread to help explain that this is not about conscious thought.

  • Allistic brains are wired to use heuristics and Autistics are not.
  • Heuristics are "best guesses" that are quick and efficient but imprecise and prone to error.
    • Allistic brains are fast
    • Autistic brains are precise
  • This is fundamental to understanding our differences.
    • NeurodiverGENT is anyone who is not Neurotypical
    • NeurodiverSE means a range of neurotypes which may include Neurotypical.
  • 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.
  • It is endless forms most beautiful.

β™Ύβ€οΈπŸ§‘πŸ’›πŸ’šπŸ’™πŸ’œβ™Ύ

Epic Infographic by the Epic @Autism_Sketches

  • 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.
  • Autistic people tend to be meritocratic.
  • This can get us into a lot of trouble when we ignore more traditional power structures that are not based on merit.
  • 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.
  • Autistic people are often members of some form of counter-culture.
  • 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.
  • Autistic people remember stories about Autistic characters better than stories about Allistic characters and vice versa.
  • This will probably tell you something about your favorite characters.
  • Autistic people tend to be very good at reading things upside down and backwards and take this ability for granted as a human norm.
  • Various studies, and shocked Allistics, indicate that this is not an easy thing for Allistics to do. (Still looking for exact numbers on this).
  • Autism is often a multigenerational disability that runs in families.
  • Until someone realizes the family has Autism, no one in the family will question Autistic behaviors as noteworthy.
  • It’s literally normal behavior for that family.

Having polled Autistic people:

  • 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.
  • There is only a 7% chance that their parents are definitely not Autistic.

One of the concrete indicators that a person is Autistic is if they are deeply concerned with "claiming space" that might not "rightfully be theirs" within the Autistic Community.

  • For various reasons these Autistics fundamentally believe in the sanctity of marginalized spaces.

Here is the link to this @Twitter thread🧡