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Brigid Brightfire @brigidbrightfire.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Love Dr Alice Nicholls work and use her resources with clients.

Brigid Brightfire @brigidbrightfire.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Yes, we are all different. We are not all sexist, misogynistic arseholes. Please don't suggest being Autistic gets you off the hook. Do better.

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Brigid Brightfire @brigidbrightfire.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Yep, these have been in my basket for a while. I'm looking forward to those two the most.

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Brigid Brightfire @brigidbrightfire.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

This is my current reading list. What books would you add, or avoid about ADHD?

Lots of books about ADHD and neurodivergence on a bed.

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Brigid Brightfire @brigidbrightfire.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Can anyone one hook me up with a list of ND affirming books specific to folks who are late diagnosed/identified ADHD? So many lists out their for autism, not so many for ADHD. Maybe that's just in my echo chamber?

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Autistic Adam @autisticadam.bsky.social · 19/08/2024

Hi all, I have created a starter pack. Feel free to share. #autistic go.bsky.app/GCqwXeT

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Brigid Brightfire @brigidbrightfire.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Thank you. Sharing now. Would love to be added.

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Brigid Brightfire @brigidbrightfire.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

I watched this on BBC News yesterday. Sadly it's too common. Autistic teen failed by the system. Again, and again.

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Brigid Brightfire @brigidbrightfire.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

We live in a weird funked up world where families like mine, who are neurodivergent, have to home ed because of school trauma. There are barriers to assessment for home ed kids. If you say your child is ND services do not believe you. Instead they scrutinise your parenting. Yet more trauma.

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aslynn is just a ghoul 👻 @aslynnromano.com · 23/11/2024

“Autistic children are taught that our complaints are ridiculous and that it is abnormal to be uncomfortable. As children, the crimes committed against us seemed like just another horrible thing we were being asked to do by adults.” 😔

www-psychologytoday-com.cdn.ampproject.org

The Tragic Truth About Sexual Abuse and Autism

A Personal Perspective: The majority of autistic women describe having some history of sexual abuse. We should begin looking at how we can stop this alarming trend.

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Dr Georgia Pavlopoulou @jopavlopoulou.bsky.social · 21/08/2024

New publication open access #Autism #insomnia #adults

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Jen deHaan @jendehaan.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Check out our starter pack for Neurodivergent Comedy, Performers, Actors & More. These accts are the creative voices of autistic, ADHD and otherwise identifying neurodivergent humans! Performers of all types! We're stage, screen, digital, improv, podcasters, voice actors, etc go.bsky.app/KfRWRGn

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Brigid Brightfire @brigidbrightfire.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

A quiet space at work or college/Uni can end up being the toilets, a store cupboard, the carpark/car, by the bins, the stairwell. I've heard them all. Where do you go to avoid people? We need dedicated spaces to reset and regulate.

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Jade Farrington (she/her) @jadefarrington.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Lived Experience Educator isn't on Bluesky yet, but over on Instagram they've put together their must read books for your neurodiversity affirming journey. www.instagram.com/livedexperienceeducator Book list with links: jadefarrington.com/lived-experi...

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Brigid Brightfire @brigidbrightfire.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Average mortality age for Autistic folk is 54, with higher rates of suicide. Clients I see often cite loneliness, self-loathing, and despair as reasons for feeling suicidal. So often, it's because they've been bullied as kids and adults and rejected by peers. Teach your kids about neurodiversity

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Bobbi Elman @autismadvocate.co.uk · 22/11/2024

And another great #StarterPack #Autism #Community go.bsky.app/K5MBfeU

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Brigid Brightfire @brigidbrightfire.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Way before I knew I was AuDHD I was nick-named squirrel. For me it's not 'Oh, look there's a squirrel!' I am the squirrel.

Image of a Minecraft style character with squirrel ears and tail. They have purple hair and blue dungarees.

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Brigid Brightfire @brigidbrightfire.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

It's also in my case that I was challenging the power dynamic of them being the 'experts' despite a woeful lack of understanding. I ended up being fired for calling out outdated and patronising attitudes. If I ever hear, 'Well, we know best because we've been doing this for 20 years....'

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Brigid Brightfire @brigidbrightfire.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

I have experienced this in meetings with a large Autism charity whose staff othered me horribly. I thought it was a space where it was OK to be autistically me. Oh the irony.

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Brigid Brightfire @brigidbrightfire.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

'Oh no, not again! Otter forgot to drink their tea because they were reading all 134 reviews of the product they are thinking of buying. Otter hates cold tea, but love researching '

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Brigid Brightfire @brigidbrightfire.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

In my local launderette. I couldn't resist an edit.

Yellow round sign. Two graphic figures with an arrow between saying 2m. Sign text says 'Stay safe. Please respect other people. Be smart, stay 2 metres (crossed out) miles apart.

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Brigid Brightfire @brigidbrightfire.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Yes, a great opportunity. Currently unfurling my wings, whilst acknowledging it feels a bit like being the new kid. Good to meet you!

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Brigid Brightfire @brigidbrightfire.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Thanks for the tip. Must check out that block button.

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Brigid Brightfire @brigidbrightfire.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

I never did Twitter, so this format is a very new experience for me. Good you are doing you. I think shaking my self-conciousness about skeeting anything I want (is that the right term?) is the first step to being real in this new space, with all these new connections.

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Brigid Brightfire @brigidbrightfire.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Is anyone else looking around to see how other people are using this platform and worrying if they're doing it wrong? It feels like being at school and following the other kids to see what they do. Trying to shake that and give myself permission to do me. Unmasking on Blue-sky.

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Brigid Brightfire @brigidbrightfire.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Looking forward to digging into some of these new books.

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Brigid Brightfire @brigidbrightfire.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

When you're in a coercive relationship you can't always see it. We can gaslight ourselves, make allowances, and miss the red flags. Talk to someone neutral if you're noticing these common red flags. Ask someone outside of the relatonship 'does this seem OK?'

Text: Here are a few red flags to look out for: Love bombing, carrot and stick, criticising, Isolating, Unpredictability, financial control. Cartoon images of a bomb and heart, carrot and stick, pointingbhamd, someone in a bubble, a confused face and a bag of money.

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Brigid Brightfire @brigidbrightfire.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Self-care isn't all candles and bubble baths. It's about being careful who you let in, or keep, your life. Environment + Autism =Outcome (Beardon) means the people in your environment too. Sometimes you have to change the big things to look after yourself. And that's OK.

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Brigid Brightfire @brigidbrightfire.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Yes, we're connected on fb. I've connected with some of those starter packs already, thank you. I'm feeling I have less ADHD connections than autistic, but will keep exploring. It's good here!

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Brigid Brightfire @brigidbrightfire.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Thank you so much. Will check this out.

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Brigid Brightfire @brigidbrightfire.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Autistic & ADHD comedians. Who are they and where do I find them in this realm? I'm in need of some light relief in my feed.

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Brigid Brightfire @brigidbrightfire.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Would love to be added to this starter pack too! Some great accounts here. BTW, do you know anyone who has compiled a specific ND Affirming ADHD Starter pack? Trying to connect more with those with an ADHD focus.

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Brigid Brightfire @brigidbrightfire.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Anyone got a good ADHD Mental Health starter pack? ND affirming/lived-experience only please.

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Brigid Brightfire @brigidbrightfire.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

So looking forward to the new offering from Luke Beardon. Just what we need!

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Brigid Brightfire @brigidbrightfire.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Excellent selection of starter packs from Stimpunks.

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Brigid Brightfire @brigidbrightfire.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Beaver is happy, and proudly following their passion with focus and determination. Please don't interrupt Beaver when they are in monotropic flow, or they may lose their shit. You have been warned!

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