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Karen Barto @karenbarto.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

@dyspraxiclens.bsky.social Looks interesting -- glad to see more on dyspraxia!

Karen Barto @karenbarto.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Ouf, recognizing that change is the actual normal state... it's so overwhelming, that is a big part of the struggle. Maybe relearning to trust the inner compass will make it easier to relax during change instead of always waiting to feel more settled.

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Karen Barto @karenbarto.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

At an English-inspired public garden/park near us in the NL--it looks unreal, but it was so lovely!

Photo of pond surrounded by greenery, blue sky and clouds above and reflected in the pond, bridge railing

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Karen Barto @karenbarto.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Highly recommend for ND adolescents to see themselves represented, and even more for non-neurodivergent folks (including adolescents, parents, educators, medical professionals, and more) to build understanding and empathy.

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Karen Barto @karenbarto.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

I just had the pleasure of reading Em Hammond's graphic novel Being Eve. What a wonderful depiction of neurodivergent adolescent friendship and self-advocacy! NeuroWild's fantastic illustrations perfectly complement the engaging dialogue and text.

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Karen Barto @karenbarto.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

I am a word nerd, but I had not considered "regulation" relating to rules; I just thought of it as relating to a baseline of like management of emotions. When I think about co-regulation, I get a visual image of like sinewaves between people, like they share a pattern, whatever it is.

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Karen Barto @karenbarto.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

It's my understanding too that having a little protein before your carbs helps reduce the blood sugar spikes, so I try to keep cashews and boiled eggs on hand to have a little quick and easy protein first.

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Karen Barto @karenbarto.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

When I still used wheat flour, I used to use whole wheat flour the way I now use almond or coconut flour, just subbing out about 10-20% of the total flour needed. I mostly bake cakes, cookies, and sweeter fruit breads, I haven't learned much about savory breads or doughs.

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Karen Barto @karenbarto.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

My main flours are now a gluten free all purpose and an oat flour. I also found some recipes where you can use like a baked sweet potato instead of flour and have had really good luck with that for chocolate cakes.

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Karen Barto @karenbarto.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

I am gluten free and keep a variety of flours on hand. I also didn't love coconut flour but found it fine if it made up only about 10-20% of the total flour. I also use some almond flour in similarly small quantities as part of the whole flour mixture.

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Karen Barto @karenbarto.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

A comma before "and" is also used to connect two complete sentences in academic writing (along with the rest of the FANBOYS collection of coordinating conjunctions). Do they mean that too, or are they only referring to the Oxford comma?

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Karen Barto @karenbarto.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

(omg, also I do not mean to criticize you for not being self compassionate enough, I just realized it might have come off that way, that is terrible irony, sorry! 🤦🏻‍♀️)

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Karen Barto @karenbarto.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

You deserve compassion from others and yourself. 💜☺️

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Karen Barto @karenbarto.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Re: being a harsh master, are you this way with others too, or only yourself? If only yourself, you may role play as though you are someone else you would be more understanding of, like a friend, younger person with less experience, person who is in pain and needs some extra support, etc.

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Karen Barto @karenbarto.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

I am really sensitive to caffeine so some days I drink decaf and it offers a tiny boost without the anxiety. You might also eat an apple at a time you would normally have a coffee--the sugars give a quick boost and the bulk spreads out energy after.

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Karen Barto @karenbarto.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

I did also acknowledge that I just needed more help too so I tried really hard to ask for it and accept it when it was offered. I hope you can get more support of some kind soon and chip away at doing the things you want or need to do. 💜

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Karen Barto @karenbarto.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

In that time period, but also I did get a lot of other things done, and celebrated every little thing I did. In the past, body doubling has really helped me, but I haven't had too many opportunities for it recently, so I'm not sure if it still does, but I plan to try it again soon.

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Karen Barto @karenbarto.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

So, laundry was never caught up, but we always had clean undies and an outfit or two at a time. The kitchen was nearly always messy, but we usually had a few plates, bowls, and silverware clean and used disposable on days it was too much. I'm still working on things I hoped would already be done

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Karen Barto @karenbarto.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Practice radical self compassion. Prioritizing is very difficult for me even on meds, so I tried to use the energy I could muster to set very small priorities, only one or two per day, in addition to "keep kiddo and me fed". Some days keeping us fed was all I could so do and so I just did that.

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Karen Barto @karenbarto.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

And also I tried to address emotional regulation, sleep quality, and anxiety extra--I did have some anti-anxiety meds and I took those on harder days, and I pretty religiously took magnesium glycinate before bed, which helped with sleep and anxiety too. I tried to reduce expectations and

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Karen Barto @karenbarto.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

I have been on meds for some years now, but was unable to access them for about two months last fall due to an international move and having to get into new systems so I could see a prescribing doctor. I tried to use micro doses of caffeine and movement about every 3 hours to substitute the meds,

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David Gray-Hammond (NeuroHub Community) @neurohubcommunity.org · 21/02/2026

Ever wondered why some minds thread deeply into a few things and light up? 🎇 That’s the heart of monotropism, and tomorrow after noon we’re exploring its landscapes in a live workshop; Map of Monotropic Experiences with NeuroHub. neurohub.blog/events/23681... #Autistic @autisticrealms.bsky.social

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Heartbeat

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Karen Barto @karenbarto.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

We are not fully isolated, but still mask and are quite limited in going out for a variety of reasons, so many think we are "extreme" in our approach. The Internet is a lifeline, glad to see you here!

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Karen Barto @karenbarto.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Omg, I needed that. Merci à KEXP, et enchantée Angine de Poitrine. 😌 youtu.be/0Ssi-9wS1so?...

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Angine de Poitrine - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

YouTube video by KEXP

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Karen Barto @karenbarto.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Hi friends! Today I'll be speaking at Educast International Conference about writing instruction and the neurodiversity paradigm. Please join us--free registration and conversations have been great! Sun, Feb 8, 5 pm UK (Noon EST, 10 am AZ, 6 pm NL) Register here: events.zoom.us/ev/Aio8j0xBI...

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Educast's 4th International Online Conference 2026

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Karen Barto @karenbarto.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

I haven't been able to attend in a while, but I have thoroughly enjoyed these sessions in the past. Hope to return soon!

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Karen Barto @karenbarto.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

I work in this area too--I am excited to read this!

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Karen Barto @karenbarto.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

E molto bene di parlare/scrivere, con o senza paura, bene fatto! Io parlo soltante un po, ma sono contenta di farlo. C'e un ristorante italiano en la mia citta e posso parlare con le persone qui. Non parlo bene la lingua della mia citta, allora il italiano aiutame en questo momento. ☺️

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Karen Barto @karenbarto.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

I can't wait to read this chapter and the larger volume when it comes out!

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Karen Barto @karenbarto.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

Whenever I can slow down even a little and allow myself to follow my attention instead of always concentrating to focus and direct it, I feel so much better -- more relaxed, more creative, more satisfied, more productive (though the productivity shouldn't always have to be part of it).

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Karen Barto @karenbarto.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

Better understanding and validation of my experiences of monotropism and polytropism have led me to make as many changes to my schedule and environment as possible to support my more natural way of being.

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Karen Barto @karenbarto.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

I love this idea of enactivism as a lens to understand monotropism. So much about my environment and forced schedule has drastically impacted my experience of the world and my cognitive and emotional experiences due to my access (or lack thereof) to flow states.

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Falco SkyWolf @falcoskywolf.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

2 HOUR PANIC. 🚨🚨 Still at $320 of $700 rent due 11AM today. My life depends on staying housed, and while hotel staff are kind, their managers might not allow THEM to keep giving extra time. #PleaseShare, and help if able? #DisabilityCrowdFund #MutualAidRequest #HelpSky

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Karen Barto @karenbarto.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Pre-order now available for @emergentdivergence.com's new book on Autistic pride!

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Karen Barto @karenbarto.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

"keep our wives at home"?🤮 Ugh.

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Karen Barto @karenbarto.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Another chapter from @fergus.oolong.co.uk in what looks to be an amazing book all around! On my list to read after its release!

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Karen Barto @karenbarto.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Ooh, I can't wait to read this!

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Karen Barto @karenbarto.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

This bug music has been helping me regulate and focus, and is really cute sometimes too. Highly recommend. And curious -- do you use music to regulate and focus too? youtu.be/GPZYeLzDE-Y?...

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Entomongaku (full album)

YouTube video by Chypho

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Karen Barto @karenbarto.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

I'm honored to be a part of @autisticrealms.bsky.social new starter pack--check it out!

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Ariaa® @ariaa.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

#PSA IF YOU NEED HELP REACH OUT. I NEVER CHARGE TO HELP ANYONE WITH SUICIDAL IDEATION. OR CALL THE NUMBER BELOW.

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Karen Barto @karenbarto.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Can't wait to read upcoming chapters on neurodiversity and education from @fergus.oolong.co.uk and co-authors!

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