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Autism-101 @autism-101.com · 24/06/2026

Have you ever joined a group, got comfortable enough to start unmasking, only to get rejected? #AskingAutistics #ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD image credit: unknown

An illustration of a circle showing a cycle with arrows going around clockwise. The title reads, "The Autistic Vicious Social Circle:" The cycle entries read:

Join a new group
Mask in order to be accepted
Establish a common interest
Discuss the common interest
Enjoy being with new friends
Get more comfortable
Start to unmask
Receive criticism for behavior
Become distressed by lack of acceptance
Try to make up for it
Get rejected
Leave group

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Autism-101 @autism-101.com · 18/11/2025

Do you ever find yourself oversharing with complete strangers in social settings? #AskingAutistics #ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD image: unknown

An illustrated drawing shows two stick figures. The first stick figure is opening a door to a room. The figure is wearing a hat and is smoking. The other figure is laying flat on the ground and is crying. A caption above the first figure reads, “Are you OK?”. A caption above the second figure reads, “No, I overshared at the social gathering.”

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Autism-101 @autism-101.com · 13/11/2025

Let’s talk tags on clothing. I hate them and they annoy me to no end. And even if I cut them off, the tiny bit remaining always manages to touch me and I hate it. Do tags bother you? #AskingAutistics #ActuallyAutistic image: unknown

Two photos are shown on top of each other. The top photo shows a persons neck with a tag touching it. It has a caption that reads, “What it looks like”. The bottom photo shows the same picture, but the tag has been replaced with a cactus. The caption reads, “What if feels like”.

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Autism-101 @autism-101.com · 19/10/2025

Deeply grateful to the Nimoy Night Foundation for honoring my autism advocacy work with the Live Long and Prosper Tribute award. Spock has always been a hero in the #ActuallyAutistic community. Thank you! LLAP 🖖 #LLAPTribute #RememberingLeonardNimoy #Autism

A photo of an older white man with a beard wearing a black shirt. He is wearing a Live Long and Prosper Spock pendant with necklace and a neurodiversity infinity symbol.

A note which reads:

Dear Jeff,

On behalf of The Nimoy Knight Foundation, Julie and are absolutely thrilled to present you with the "LLAP Tribute"!

Leonard would be so proud knowing that his character
"Mr. Spock" had a positive impact with so many people in the autism community!

With the rise in autism, your efforts in creating awareness, removing associated stigma and being an amazing role model is so important today!

And.. in the words of "Mr. Spock".
... may you
"Live Long and Prosper"!

Best wishes, David and Julie

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Autism-101 @autism-101.com · 26/07/2025

Autistic Adults Services Autistic people are often infantilized and treated like children. Autistic adults have a hard time accessing services, healthcare, and accommodations because much of society sees autism as a childhood disorder. image: @SensoryStories

image: @SensoryStories

An image with 4 panes. The title reads: Adult Autism Reality.

* The first pane shows water with a hand of a person sticking out looking for help. The pane reads, “Autistic adult...”
* The second pane shows another hand from above reaching towards the hand in the water looking for help. The pane reads, “Finally getting assessed for autism after a lifetime of autistic struggles”
* The third pane shows both hands high five-ing each other with the pane reading, “Diagnostician: you are, in fact, autistic. Autistic adult: great, so what support can I get?”
* The fourth pane shows the hand lower in the water…beginning to sink. The pane reads, “Diagnostician: wellll, all existing services are for children, so...”

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Autism-101 @autism-101.com · 16/07/2025

I frequently have to re-read the same paragraph over and over again before it sinks in. It is really frustrating, and makes reading a book take forever. It even happens when I’m listening to an audio book. Do you struggle with this? img: @NoNonsenseND

A painting of a monk with a halo who is reading a book. His eyes are wide open in an exaggerated way. A caption above reads, “When you’ve read the same paragraph for the 6th time and still didn’t pay attention”.

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Autism-101 @autism-101.com · 16/07/2025

Yep...about sums it up for me. img credit - @NoNonsenseND

Three cats are scrunched up together with their faces touching. The Eiffel Tower of Paris is behind them with bright lights illuminating it. The first cat on the left has the word “ADHD” on it, the middle cat has the word “Anxiety” on it, and the cat on the right has “Autism” on it.

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Autism-101 @autism-101.com · 20/05/2025

This t-shirt sums up how some autistics might feel about a social interaction. 😅

A black t-shirt with white writing that reads, “Sorry I’m late. I didn’t want to come.”

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Autism-101 @autism-101.com · 14/11/2024

Did you know? Some autistic people can get overwhelmed by ambiguity! Give us clear, step-by-step instructions & make life easier. #AccommodationsMatter

A photo from the film Phenomenon showing main character George Malley being tested by an offscreen scientist named Bob. George is asking Bob to be more specific, because his questions so far have been ambiguous.

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Autism-101 @autism-101.com · 04/09/2024

Autistic love languages can look different than NT ones. We like to share experiences, may unmask around people we are comfortable with, do penguin pebbling, share a special interest, stim, or infodump. image credit: @littlepuddins.ie

A graphic by @littlepuddins.ie shows character drawings of disabled kids and penguins representing different autistic love languages. The captions read, share experiences, unmasking, penguin pebbling, special interests, stimming, and infodumping.

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Autism-101 @autism-101.com · 03/09/2024

What are some tasks that take a lot of effort for you to do that seem easy for others? image: ADHD__THINGS

A photo shows a man sitting at a desk drawing. Instead of holding a pencil, the photo has the man holding a giant barbell with heavy weight on it. A title caption reads, “Visual representation of what it’s like doing daily tasks with ADHD”.

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Autism-101 @autism-101.com · 22/08/2024

Some autistic people find making phone calls extremely stressful and unpleasant and will avoid them at all costs. Please don’t try and force your communication preferences on others. image: anon #ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD

Two illustrated characters are having a conversation. The first character is trying to get the second one to phone someone and the second character doesn’t want to.

Person One: CALL THEM

Person Two: I SENT THEM AN EMAIL

Person One: IT’S BETTER TO CALL THEM

Person Two: I ALSO TEXTED THEM

Person One: JUST CALL THEM!

Person Two: I’LL SEND THEM ANOTHER EMAIL!

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Autism-101 @autism-101.com · 17/08/2024

After a diagnosis of autism, some autistic people can doubt their diagnosis. Years of internalized ableism, unconscious masking, and doubts from others can contribute to a feeling of being an imposter. Have you ever dealt with it? image: Very Helpful Chats #AskingAutistics #ActuallyAutistic

An illustration with a title of “How to be Dismissive and Invalidating: Autistic Adult Edition” shows a woman with a description above her head that reads, “You can’t be Autistic because…”.

There are arrows pointing away from her to different reasons that read:

You can make eye contact.
You’re too empathetic.
You’re female.
You’re an adult.
You finished school or university.
You’re too smart.
You don't look Autistic.
You have friends, a partner or children.
You have a job.
You’re too normal.
You don't act like my 5-year-old
Autistic son nephew.

image: Very Helpful Chats

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Autism-101 @autism-101.com · 15/08/2024

An example of how businesses can be supportive to the autistic community is this sign out in front of the toy store “My Small World” located in Bath, England. 💛 Different does not mean less. #ActuallyAutistic image: @DanielUHarrisUK

A toy store My Small World sign reads: "We are proudly Autism Friendly. We can -turn down the music - turn down the lights - give you space to be you. We never, ever worry about - excited play - noise - outbursts - meltdown. Let us know what you need and how we can help you".

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Autism-101 @autism-101.com · 11/08/2024

Are you accident prone? I seem to always have at least one toe that is currently injured from me banging it into a piece of furniture. #AskingAutistics #ActuallyAutistic photo: @tahreemkhann

A picture shows four rocks of different sizes with faces carved in them. Each has the same expression, with their lips puckered liked they are saying, “ooooh”. A caption above the picture reads, “Your 4 toes watching how you hit the little one on a corner of a piece of furniture.”

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Autism-101 @autism-101.com · 05/08/2024

Do you form deep connections with animals or do you find them unpredictable and anxiety producing? image: @autism_sketches ko-fi.com/autismsketches #AskingAutistics #ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD

An illustration shows a young person sitting and holding a cat in their arms. Another cat is shown sleeping next to them. A caption reads, “Autistic Joy: Feeling an extra strong connection to my pet/animals in general”.

image credit: @autism_sketches

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Autism-101 @autism-101.com · 29/07/2024

I just watched an episode from an old TV show that reminded me of the bullying so many of us go through for being different. And sadly, often from grown adults who should know better. #ActuallyAutistic

An image with text on it that reads,

In an episode entitled “Duel of Honor” from the old TV western “The Rifleman”, an Italian count arrives in the town of North Fork. He is made fun of and treated badly because he is dressed differently than everyone, and speaks English with an Italian accent.

In a scene where Lucas McCain and his son Mark are eating dinner, Mark asks him,

“Why do they all treat him that way Pa?”

Lucas: Well, it’s a little hard to explain son. Someone who is strange or different is often treated with cruelty.
Mark: But why?
Lucas: Ignorance mostly. Sometimes when people don’t understand something, they think it’s to be feared or hated. That’s wrong. But it takes a long time to learn differently.

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Autism-101 @autism-101.com · 29/06/2024

Being autistic and ADHD is challenging. Every day you feel your brain pulling you in different directions, from routines to chaos. What are the biggest challenges for you? #AskingAutistics #AskADHD #AuDHD img: u/GorillaS0up

Four pictures depict Neurotypical, Autism, ADHD, and AuDHD. The Neurotypical photo shows a picture of a man with a caption that reads, “I can do whatever”. The Autism photo shows a picture of a woman with a caption that reads, “I need routines to function”. The ADHD photo shows a picture of a woman with a caption that reads, “I function in chaos”. The AuDHD photo shows a picture of a man with a caption that reads, “Wait, you guys can function?”

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Autism-101 @autism-101.com · 26/06/2024

Autistic folk often have a lot of other stuff they are dealing with. You can think of it as “Autism and…” because that is the reality for most of us. Here is a list of “some” of the more common ones. #ActuallyAutistic

A mind map illustration of autism and its many related conditions. The words "Autism and..." are at the center.

* Deafness
* Selective Mutism
* Dsygraphia
* Dyslexia
* Aphantasia / SDAM
* DCD
* SIB
* Depression
* Intellectual Disability
* Sensory Issues
* Tinnitus
* ADHD
* Anxiety
* Sleep Disorders
* OCD
* Epilepsy
* GI Issues
* Hypermobility / Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
* Tourette Syndrome
* Nonverbal Learning
* Immune Disorders

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Autism-101 @autism-101.com · 19/06/2024

Did you know? Some U.S. states have registries and laws requiring that mental health professionals and physicians register autistic clients. They can be fined, disciplined, or lose their license if they don't report. #ActuallyAutistic image: NDDoH

A graphic of a map highlights which states currently have mandated autism registries. The states include: Delaware, Indiana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Rhode Island, Utah and West Virginia

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Autism-101 @autism-101.com · 18/06/2024

Our neighbor is getting their roof replaced and the workers are slamming the old tiles into a garbage bin on the ground 😩. TIP If you have in-ear and over-ear noise cancelling devices, you can wear them both at the same time. Works better than 1. #ActuallyAutistic img: anon

A photo of the character Brick Tamland (Steve Carell) from the movie Anchorman dressed in suit and tie and wearing glasses. Brick is yelling at something or someone unseen. A title caption reads, “LOUD NOISES!!!”

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Autism-101 @autism-101.com · 15/06/2024

I just finished watching the first season of Geek Girl by autistic creator Holly Smale. 💛 Harriet knows she is different, but doesn't yet know the reason why...but we do. 😉 Fingers crossed Netflix has the smarts to quickly green light a season 2. #ActuallyAutistic #GeekGirl #HolySmale

Poster image from the TV show Geek Girl by autistic creator Holly Smale. It shows the main character Harriet wearing sunglasses with the words Geek Girl shown across the lenses.

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Autism-101 @autism-101.com · 23/05/2024

Do you use subtitles? I'm using them more and more when they are available? It helps me to keep track of what's going on, and I like that I can turn the sound down when it gets overwhelming. #AskingAutistics #AskADHD #ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD

Velma from Scooby-Doo is shown searching for her glasses. A caption reads, "My subtitles. I can't hear without my subtitles…".

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Autism-101 @autism-101.com · 16/05/2024

I read about a new detailed map of the human brain. As expected, the "normal brains" were contrasted with "disordered" ones and how eventually they might learn "what's wrong" with them. Autistic brains are just different, not "wrong". #ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD

A photo from the film Young Frankenstein. Igor is shown talking to Dr. Frankenstein. There is a caption that reads, "ABBY SOMEONE...ABBY NORMAL". In the photo is a glass jar of a brain with a label on it that reads, "DO NOT USE THIS BRAIN! ABNORMAL!"

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Autism-101 @autism-101.com · 07/05/2024

Well meaning people, even from news organizations, don’t know much if anything at all about autism. Many still think of autism as a disease. 😞

A screen shot of two people in a video about autism awareness from a news site, erroneously describes autism as a disease in the video caption.

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Autism-101 @autism-101.com · 23/04/2024

Do you ever struggle with getting bored with some routines. #AuDHD #ActuallyAutistic #AskingAutistics image: unknown

An illustration of a woman with three thought bubbles over her head. They read, “I love routine.”, “Until I’m bored, then I love excitement.”, “Until I’m overwhelmed, then I love routine”.

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Autism-101 @autism-101.com · 01/04/2024

Do you need routines but actually dislike them at the same time? image: unknown #AuDHD #AskingAutistics #AskADHD #ActuallyAutistic

Two pictures of Gollum from Lord of the Rings are shown. The top picture shows Gollum smiling with a caption that reads, “We thrive on routines.” A picture below shows Gollum angry with a caption that reads, “But we hates it!”.

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Autism-101 @autism-101.com · 19/03/2024

Have you ever been told you are too quiet and you should talk more? #AskingAutistics #ActuallyAutistic image: unknown

A cartoon of Sponge Bob shows him quietly listening as other adults are shown yelling at him. A title caption reads, “You are so quiet, why don’t you talk more?” SPONGE BOB (thinking to himself): *talks, gets ignored, gets spoken over.*

image: unknown

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Autism-101 @autism-101.com · 16/03/2024

As autistic people, we don’t need to apologize to others for our differences. Illustration by Izzy @autieselfcare #ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD

An illustration with a title caption that reads, “Autistic people don’t need to apologize for”. The following list follows:

1. Needing to know details in advance: who, what, when, where, why & how
2. Being upset if something changes unexpectedly
3. Moving our body or making noises to self regulate in public places
4. Asking for accommodations & being angry if these aren’t respected
5. Putting ourself first & giving ourself time alone to recover
6. Taking the literal meaning & misinterpreting information
7. Taking a long time to process information & make decisions
8. Talking about interests passionately & always bringing them up
9. Being our authentic self & unmasking

Illustration by Izzy @autieselfcare

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Autism-101 @autism-101.com · 14/03/2024

What types of things does your brain tend to fight over? #AskingAutistics #AskADHD #AuDHD #ActuallyAutistic image by: unknown

Two illustrated heads that look the same are looking towards each other. The one on the left is labeled Autism and has a caption that reads, “I will cry if anything changes.” The one on the right is labeled ADHD and has a caption that reads, “I will cry if I can't rearrange all of the furniture RIGHT NOW.”

image by: unknown

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Autism-101 @autism-101.com · 11/03/2024

It is easy to get overcommitted, which can lead to autistic burnout. Learn to say no to some things. That is exercising good self-care. image by: @adulting_with_autism_ #ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD

An illustration by @adulting_with_autism_ shows various signs of autistic burnout. Each sign has drawing representing it. The title caption reads, “Signs of autistic burnout”

The list reads:

nonchalance/ flat mood
low attention span
exhaustion
scared to make commitments
irritability
overwhelmed & / or underwhelmed
special interests unappealing
low capacity for socializing
unshakeable and constant anxiety

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Autism-101 @autism-101.com · 04/03/2024

Let’s talk tags on clothing. I hate them and they annoy me to no end. And even if I cut them off, the tiny bit remaining always manages to touch me and I hate it. 😩 Do tags bother you? #AskingAutistics #ActuallyAutistic image: unknown

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Autism-101 @autism-101.com · 27/02/2024

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Autism-101 @autism-101.com · 25/02/2024

Some autistic people experience meltdowns or shutdowns. When I get overstimulated I tend to shutdown. If you experience either of these, or both, which is more prevalent for you? #AskingAutistics #ActuallyAutistic image: @introvertdoodles info: Kate Gaster

An illustration describes autistic shutdown in a series of panes depicting a person in different mental states an addressing how allistic (non-autistic) people can help. The introduction reads, “Autistic shutdown is like an internalized meltdown. While the person is experiencing a lot of emotions, they can’t express them outwardly.” The first suggested help is to help the person in distress to a quiet place with minimal stimuli. It goes on to show other means of help.

image: @introvertdoodles
info: Kate Gaster

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Autism-101 @autism-101.com · 22/02/2024

There are common triggers that can lead some autistic people to experience a meltdown or a shutdown. Do you have any? #AskingAutistics #ActuallyAutistic image: @littlepuddins.ie

A cartoon with many pictures depicting common triggers that lead to an autistic meltdown. Captions read, “masking for too long, feeling trapped, crowded places, unexpected changes, itchy clothing, hunger or thirst, stress, social interactions, sensory overload, supressing stims, too loud, cognitive/emotion overload, difficulty regulating body temperature, not able to sleep, new environments, difficulty identifying emotions, too many instructions at once”.

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Autism-101 @autism-101.com · 20/02/2024

For some autistic people it can be really difficult to transition out of a hyperfocused state. It is something I have always struggled with. #ActuallyAutistic #Monotropism image: @AutismLevelUp

A picture of a man is shown with long hair and a long scraggly beard. He has a look of puzzlement on his face. A title caption reads, “Me when I come out of hyperfocus.” A caption on the picture reads, “What year is it?”. A caption at the bottom reads, “But really, I re-enact this scene and say it every single time”.

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Autism-101 @autism-101.com · 19/02/2024

If I try to psych myself up for a social event and focus on masking and pretending to be “normal” it never goes well, so I just don’t. Do you? #AskingAutistics #ActuallyAutistic

Two pictures from the tv show The IT Crowd. The top picture shows Jen formerly dressed. The bottom image shows Roy, Maurice, and Noel at a party, all awkwardly holding drinks and trying to act normal. The caption on the top image reads, “Me prepping myself to be in a social situation. ‘Pretend to be normal’”. The captions on the bottom image for each person reads, “My awkwardness. My anxiety. Some pretty rad facts about obscure topics”.

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Autism-101 @autism-101.com · 13/02/2024

ADHD, autism, sensory processing disorder (SPD), and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), very often overlap. #ActuallyAutistic #ADHD #AuDHD #GAD image: @sensorystories_

A vin diagram shows the intersection of four circles: ADHD, SPD, ASD, and GAD and issues such as:

* hyperactivity
* sensory seeking
* concentration struggles
* executive dysfunction
* sensory anxiety
* social challenges
* hypersensitivity
* sensory sensitivity
* social anxiety

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Autism-101 @autism-101.com · 13/02/2024

Notice the choices you get on the wheel…all too familiar for many of us. #AuDHD #ADHD #ActuallyAutistic image: @ADHDinos

A four-panel cartoon depicts a brain talking with a dinosaur.

Step right up and spin the wheel of motivation!

What do you get from me today?!?

The bare minimum!

Better luck next time

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Autism-101 @autism-101.com · 12/02/2024

Watching the same show over-and-over again is one way I regulate the autistic side of my brain. But the ADHD side sure gets bored sometimes. Do you watch any shows on repeat? #AskingAutistics #AskADHD #ActuallyAutistic image: @NoNonsenseND

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Autism-101 @autism-101.com · 07/02/2024

Anxiety is my constant companion. I’m always anxious and it only varies in degrees. It’s been this way my entire life. Nothing really changes that fact. Do you deal with anxiety? #AskingAutistics #ActuallyAutistic image: @worrywellbeing

A picture of a character drawing who has hearts in place of hands. The right heart is represented as broken with a crooked line through it while the left is whole. There is a title caption that reads, “Meet Anxiety”. There is a caption on the left of the hand with the “whole heart” that reads, “likes: routines and structures, to be in control, reassurance, being extra careful, being alert at all times, to try and keep safe from perceived danger”. There is a caption to the right of the “broken heart” that reads, “dislikes: big crowds, unsafe situations, loud noises, not being in control, the unknown, plans keep changing at the last minute, new situations”.

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Autism-101 @autism-101.com · 04/02/2024

Do you ever find yourself oversharing with complete strangers in social settings? #AskingAutistics #ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD image: unknown

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Autism-101 @autism-101.com · 23/01/2024

Small talk and conversations can be really hard for autistic people. #ActuallyAutistic image: Izzy@autieselfcare

A graphic shows an autistic persons thoughts during a conversation. Each thought is shown in a “thought bubble”.

Monitoring my voice & body language
"I should smile, am I smiling?"
Trying to say the 'correct answer’
"Am I making enough eye contact"
*I'm so embarrassed of my stuttering"
Infodumping about a special interest
Noticing everuthing around me & finding it hard to concentrate on the other person
"What is she trying to tell me?"
Feeling uncomfortable when others look at me
Feeling socially exhausted & overwhelmed
"Am I giving too much information or too little?"
Questioning if it is my turn to speak
Copying the other is my turn to speak person's replies & facial expressions
Unintentionally getting into other people's personal space
"There's too much noise, it hurts"
Replaying every interaction in my head afterwards, feeling like I said something strange
Struggling to keep track of multiple conversations at once
Suppressing stims
"I don't know what to say now"

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Autism-101 @autism-101.com · 23/01/2024

Many people’s idea of what autism is comes from outdated portrayals in media, where misrepresentation abounds. What are some of the worst examples you have seen? #AskingAutistics #ActuallyAutistic image by: unknown artist

A graphic titled Autism Iceberg with a caption above the water that reads, “What people think Autism is”, and one below, “What Autism really is”. There are many examples shown for each. Some shown above the water: an illness or disease, a tragedy, aggressive, being emotionless. Below the water: anxiety, depression, deep focus, straightforward direct.

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Autism-101 @autism-101.com · 18/01/2024

I tend to think of the worst outcomes for upcoming events and may ruminate on them. The old adage, “prepare for the worst, hope for the best” describes how my brain operates most of the time. #ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD

What is Catastrophizing?

* thinking the worst could/will happen
* may come from “all or nothing” thinking
* linked to anxiety and depression
* thoughts may get stuck, rumination

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Autism-101 @autism-101.com · 12/01/2024

I just started rewatching Star Trek The Animated Series. Though the animation back then wasn’t any good, the voice acting from the original cast and stories by Gene Roddenberry and D.C. Fontana were great. Not to mention the outstanding music contributions from both Ray Ellis and Norm Prescott. 🖖

Photo of the Enterprise bridge from Star Trek The Animated Series 1973-5.

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Autism-101 @autism-101.com · 21/11/2023

I knew I was different from when I was little but I didn't know the “why” until very late in life. That knowledge didn’t change the daily struggles I still have, but finding a community of others like me who I can share things with and learn from has been helpful. 💛 #ActuallyAutistic

An image of a quote: "Because there is comfort in knowing you are a normal zebra, not a strange horse. Because you can't find community with other zebras if you don't know you belong. And because it is impossible for a zebra to be happy or healthy spending its life feeling like a failed horse.”

quote: @omgimautisticaf

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Autism-101 @autism-101.com · 12/11/2023

Autistic masking behaviors vary from person to person. What are some of your masking characteristics? image: @alittlepuddins.ie #AskingAutistics #ActuallyAutistic

A graphic by @alittlepuddins.ie shows a woman standing holding a mask with her face on it. The title reads, “Autistic Masking Can Look Like”. There are many masking examples that surround the woman. They read, “Surpressing Stims, Forcing Eye Contact, Intensely Self Monitoring, Rehearsed Scripts, Intensely Adapting To Suit The Social Environment, Exaggerated Facial Expressions, Ignoring Sensory Trauma, Ignoring Spoon Levels, Appearing to know what's happening, but actually are lost, Ignoring Own Social Interactions Capacity

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Autism-101 @autism-101.com · 07/11/2023

Autistic people may be dealing with many other issues, dubbed comorbidities by the medical community. I've listed some of them in the mind map below. Many can’t be seen by others. #ActuallyAutistic

A mind map illustration of autism and its many comorbidites. The words "Autism and..." are at the center. The comorbidities listed are:

* Selective Mutism
* Dsygraphia
* Dyslexia
* Aphantasia / SDAM
* DCD
* SIB
* Depression
* Intellectual Disability
* Sensory Issues
* Tinnitus
* ADHD
* Anxiety
* Sleep Disorders
* OCD
* Epilepsy
* GI Issues
* Hypermobility / Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
* Tourette Syndrome
* Nonverbal Learning
* Immune Disorders

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