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The Autivist (Fighting for a Post Behaviorist World)

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Todd D. Woodward (He/Him/Theirs) Father. Husband. NeuroEducation & NeuroRelational Science wonk. AuDHD, Dyslexic. Disability Justice, Emancipatory Autism Studies. Perpetually awkward! #ActuallyAutistic Personal: @todd.woodward.social

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The Autivist (Fighting for a Post Behaviorist World) @neurodivergentequity.org · 02/09/2026
Community is Resistance They thrive on our isolation. They build their power by keeping us divided, unheard, and unseen. They engineer an inaccessible world, then demand we survive it alone. But we were never meant to fight in isolation. 🧵 1/3
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The Autivist (Fighting for a Post Behaviorist World) @neurodivergentequity.org · 04/07/2026
In 1983, Oregon built a family of advocacy commissions. Today there are five. Four share an independent home. The fifth, the oldest, the one for disabled Oregonians, was sent to live inside the agency it advises. Thursday, July 16, 1 p.m., the story goes public. bit.ly/TheFifthChair
Promo graphic. A round table with five seats: four yellow chairs are pulled up, and the fifth sits apart in a dashed outline. Text reads: The Fifth Chair. A public presentation. Thursday, the 16th of July, 2026, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Pacific, on Zoom. ASL and CART provided. Free and open to the public.
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The Autivist (Fighting for a Post Behaviorist World) @neurodivergentequity.org · 12/05/2026
New term. Disability Pablum: Content about disability that has been stripped of intersectional, racial, or political substance to avoid controversy or protect institutional funding.
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The Autivist (Fighting for a Post Behaviorist World) @neurodivergentequity.org · 07/05/2026
PROFOUNDLY disappointed. Not profoundly surprised.
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The Autivist (Fighting for a Post Behaviorist World) @neurodivergentequity.org · 07/05/2026
Anyone know of a good neurodivergent graphic artist I can contract with the task of taking an AI generated idea for a logo/brand into a human created logo/brand?
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The Autivist (Fighting for a Post Behaviorist World) @neurodivergentequity.org · 04/05/2026
[Pre-Chorus] This is not the way we want to live It's not the way it has to be This is not the way we want to live It's not the way it has to be [Chorus] But we won't stand down Until there's something better showing on the ground No, wе won't stand down Until the job is done - Peter Gabriel, 2026
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The Autivist (Fighting for a Post Behaviorist World) @neurodivergentequity.org · 20/04/2026
Disability Rights Movement: Nothing About Us Without Us Disability Justice Movement: Nothing For Us Without Us Either
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Council for Exceptional Children @cecmembership.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Join us on Wednesday, April 29 at 4:00 PM ET for a webinar presented by Dr. Mitch Yell! Register now: learn.exceptionalchildren.org/produ…
Image of a student with a disability with their head in their hands, reading something on their desk. Circle photo of Mitch Yell. Text reads: Live Webinar. Featuring Dr. Mitch Yell. Disciplining Students with Disabilities: Uncommonly serious errors made by teachers and administrators. Join us April 29, 2026, 4:00 pm ET. Council for Exceptional Children.
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Northeast ADA Center @northeastada.adata.org · 17/04/2026
🚨New Disability Statistics Features: 30,000+ New Places on DisabilityStatistics.org! 📅 Monday, May 11, 2026 ⏰ 1:00–2:30 PM ET Explore powerful new updates to DisabilityStatistics.org! Don’t miss this chance to turn data into impact! 👉 Register Now: events.yangtaninstitute.org/e/11559/regi...
Disability Statistics Logo - map of united states with data lines in blue and orange across it. 
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The Autivist (Fighting for a Post Behaviorist World) @neurodivergentequity.org · 15/04/2026
IDEA has never been fully funded in it's entire existence, regardless of which party is in control. Why?
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The Autivist (Fighting for a Post Behaviorist World) @neurodivergentequity.org · 15/04/2026
Why "Profound Autism" is a Step Backward
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Infographic titled "Beyond the Label: Why 'Profound Autism' is a Step Backward." Subtitle: The label bifurcates the diagnosis using flawed data to justify segregation, prioritize cure-based research, and silence those with high support needs.
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"Profound Autism Label: A Flawed & Regressive View": Two buckets on a linear scale represent the categorization. A pie chart marked with an X debunks the claim that 50% of Autistic people are "profound," noting non-autistic control groups were erroneously included. A callout notes DSM-5 Levels 1-3 already describe varying support needs.
"Autistic Reality: A Spectrum of Heterogeneous Needs": A colorful spiky sphere illustrates autism as multidimensional rather than linear, with labeled dimensions: Communication (varied, e.g., AAC), Social Interaction (diverse), Executive Function (complex), Daily Living (support needed), Motor Skills (varied), and Sensory Needs (high).
"The Harms of the 'Profound' Label": Three panels contrasting harmful vs. supportive approaches: segregated schooling versus accessible communication tools; presumption of incompetence versus ability to communicate via AAC; exclusion from decisions versus inclusion in conversations affecting one's own life.
"Core Priorities Comparison" table: The "Profound Autism Label" focuses on cures and causation and views self-advocates as not representative. The "Neurodiversity Paradigm" focuses on quality of life, inclusion, and human rights, and centers the lived experience of all Autistic people.
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Thinking Person's Guide to Autism @thinkingautism.com · 29/03/2026
As harmful autism disinformation campaigns go, grievance parents‘ attempt to break off “ #profoundAutism” as a separate diagnosis via smearing #neurodiversity advocates is notable—mostly for its spitefulness. Select observations by @embergreen.bsky.social: thinkingautismguide.com/2026/03/debu... 1/
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Debunking "Profound Autism" and Anti-Neurodiversity With Ember Green — THINKING PERSON'S GUIDE TO AUTISM
Ember Green debunks "profound autism" and anti-neurodiversity, with its cherry-picked numbers, fear-mongering, and speaking over autistics.
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The Autivist (Fighting for a Post Behaviorist World) @neurodivergentequity.org · 14/04/2026
1/4 The 9th Annual Breaking Barriers conference (CODSN) is framed around a vision where "labels such as disability have no meaning." From a disability justice perspective, that's not liberation. That's erasure. 🧵
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The Autivist (Fighting for a Post Behaviorist World) @neurodivergentequity.org · 10/04/2026
For all its reliance on the over-used marketing term “evidence-based”, PBIS doesn’t square up against the rigors of real scientific evidence. It’s still based on old behaviorist beliefs that have long been replaced by cognitive and relational science.
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The Autivist (Fighting for a Post Behaviorist World) @neurodivergentequity.org · 09/04/2026
With 450 objects in the Neurodivergent Compendium, deciding on a good categorization and organizational structure is essential. Looking across all of it to find the consistent themes reveals the following.
The Organizing Logic
Each category answers a distinct question:
• What lenses do we use? → Paradigms & Frameworks
• What are people? → Neurotypes & Conditions
• How do minds work? → Cognition & Processing
• Who are we? → Identity, Culture & Community
• How do we connect? → Communication & Relationships
• What does it feel like? → Lived Experience & Wellbeing
• What does the world do to us? → Systems, Structures & Ableism
• What do we do about it? → Praxis & Tools
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aslynn is just a ghoul 👻 @aslynnromano.com · 30/03/2026
Just a reminder that grievance parents don't dictate the supports that Autistic people need or the struggles that we have And most of us wish to #EndAutismSpeaks because they do not speak for us Generally, they speak for grievance parents which doesn't always align with centering Autistic people
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Autism Speaks is the Largest Autism Organization — So Why Don’t Autistic People Like it?
As Autism Awareness Month approaches, I dread seeing support for Autism Speaks. Here’s why I, and most other autistic advocates, say they…
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The Autivist (Fighting for a Post Behaviorist World) @neurodivergentequity.org · 30/03/2026
I’m with @audhd-psychnp.com We’re canceling the following for April: * Autism Awareness Month (1970) * Autism Acceptance Month (2000’s) * Autism/Autistic Pride Month (2005/2010) Instead we’re celebrating: Autistic People’s Month. —Signed, The Capital “A” Autistic Community
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a close up of a monkey wearing goggles
Alt: a close up of a Kuiil, an Ugnaught, wearing goggles, riding a blurrg.
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The Autivist (Fighting for a Post Behaviorist World) @neurodivergentequity.org · 30/03/2026
Getting closer to publishing the Neurodivergent Compendium, wrangling over 400 objects consisting of definitions, intersections, glossary and articles. Really seeing the growth but also how much work still needs to be done. Better to published what’s ready than hold it all back.
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aslynn is just a ghoul 👻 @aslynnromano.com · 28/03/2026
👎🏻 Autism Awareness Month (1970) 🌈 Autistic People's Month (2026)
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The Autivist (Fighting for a Post Behaviorist World) @neurodivergentequity.org · 23/03/2026
New abstract fit of mine lead to a great discussion with 12 yo son about representation, gender, sexual orientation, pride, and democratic systems/teams/committees. Although by “great”, may not mean he actually listened or will remember. But it ever hopeful. ❤️
A dark charcoal gray t-shirt features a graphic made entirely of colorful polka dots arranged in the shape of a lightning bolt or stylized arrow pointing right. The dots are roughly the size of large coins and densely packed together.

The dots are drawn from a wide spectrum of colors with no repeating pattern, representing many different pride flags simultaneously. Colors include red, orange, yellow, green (both bright and lime), teal, light blue, medium blue, purple, lavender, pink, hot pink, magenta, white, gray, brown, and black. This broad palette references multiple pride flags, including the rainbow Pride flag, the bisexual flag, the transgender flag, the nonbinary flag, the intersex flag, the asexual flag, and others within the LGBTQIA2+ community.
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The Autivist (Fighting for a Post Behaviorist World) @neurodivergentequity.org · 19/03/2026
I wish the word “perseverate” would just wink out of existence. I hate that word with a passion.
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The Autivist (Fighting for a Post Behaviorist World) @neurodivergentequity.org · 23/02/2026
What if Autistic traits aren’t deficits but cultural differences, ones valued by most of the world?
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The Autivist (Fighting for a Post Behaviorist World) @neurodivergentequity.org · 17/02/2026
None of us are free until we are all free.
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The Autivist (Fighting for a Post Behaviorist World) @neurodivergentequity.org · 16/02/2026
Had a weird AuDHD brain experience at this event. During the laser music show, part of my brain cleaved off and decided it wanted organize and categorize all of my work and commitments. Thankfully it didn’t distract me too much to enjoy the event with wife.
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The Autivist (Fighting for a Post Behaviorist World) @neurodivergentequity.org · 16/02/2026
“The truth is, no one of us can be free until everybody is free.” —Maya Angelou
“The truth is, no one of us can be free until everybody is free.”  —Maya Angelou
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The Autivist (Fighting for a Post Behaviorist World) @neurodivergentequity.org · 01/02/2026
Data Equity Defined Data equity transforms numbers into liberation • Who we count determines who counts • Data reveals or conceals structural inequities • Disaggregated data makes invisible communities visible
Data Equity Defined
Data equity transforms numbers into liberation
• Who we count determines who counts
• Data reveals or conceals structural inequities
• Disaggregated data makes invisible communities visible
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The Autivist (Fighting for a Post Behaviorist World) @neurodivergentequity.org · 01/02/2026
Data equity is racial justice. It is disability justice. It is Indigenous sovereignty. It is queer and trans liberation. It is our responsibility to students, families, and communities who have been erased by data systems for too long.
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The Autivist (Fighting for a Post Behaviorist World) @neurodivergentequity.org · 14/01/2026
Modern social justice movements are defined by cross-movement solidarity, acknowledging that no one is free until everyone is free.
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The Autivist (Fighting for a Post Behaviorist World) @neurodivergentequity.org · 14/01/2026
Ableism undergirds all other systems of oppression because it decides whose bodies are considered valuable, desirable and disposable.
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The Autivist (Fighting for a Post Behaviorist World) @neurodivergentequity.org · 12/01/2026
We’re not just “justice sensitive”. Autistic cognition serves as society's truth-teller, whistleblower, and early warning system.
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The Autivist (Fighting for a Post Behaviorist World) @neurodivergentequity.org · 12/01/2026
Autistic culture is just as varied and valid as any other culture worldwide.
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The Autivist (Fighting for a Post Behaviorist World) @neurodivergentequity.org · 12/01/2026
Empathy is subjective and not the same across neurotypes or cultures.
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The Autivist (Fighting for a Post Behaviorist World) @neurodivergentequity.org · 12/01/2026
“High functioning” is a label based on neurotypical standards.
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aslynn is just a ghoul 👻 @aslynnromano.com · 07/01/2026
The Autism Intersectionality & Mental health outcomes (AIM) Lab at the UNC TEACCH Autism Program is recruiting participants for a new research study paid!!! to understand the experiences and opinions of autistic people about psychiatric medication for co-occurring mental health conditions.
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The Autivist (Fighting for a Post Behaviorist World) @neurodivergentequity.org · 06/01/2026
“Why Advertising Falls Flat in Individuals With Autism” Article from 2017 about something I’ve long wondered, and has been in the queue for more research.
psychologytoday.com
Why Advertising Falls Flat in Individuals With Autism
Individuals with autism may be impervious to misleading marketing.
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The Autivist (Fighting for a Post Behaviorist World) @neurodivergentequity.org · 06/01/2026
My mentor’s wife, Jennifer Cork, wrote this article about Autism and empathy. We need more Autistic professionals like Jennifer Cork.
psychologytoday.com
Autism and Empathy
It is a common stereotype that autistic people do not have empathy. This stereotype is false and not backed up by the latest research.
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A (she/her) @forcedevolution.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
This is beyond heartbreaking 💔 www.gofundme.com/f/dr-janell-...
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Donate to Honoring Dr. Janell Green Smith, CNM, organized by Nichole Wardlaw
Dr Janell Green Smith, CNM a respected midwife, scholar, and advocate has died fr… Nichole Wardlaw needs your support for Honoring Dr. Janell Green Smith, CNM
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The Autivist (Fighting for a Post Behaviorist World) @neurodivergentequity.org · 31/12/2025
There is some measure of satisfaction removing any mention of Judy Singer’s name from the Neurodivergent Compendium. #SorryNotSorry #EraseTransphobes
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The Autivist (Fighting for a Post Behaviorist World) @neurodivergentequity.org · 29/12/2025
Most “autistic communication deficits” are often North American neurotypical cultural mismatches rather than inherent issues. Stop pathologising Autistic Culture.
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The Autivist (Fighting for a Post Behaviorist World) @neurodivergentequity.org · 25/12/2025
Autism: “I like order.” ADHD: “I like chaos.” AuDHD: “I like meticulously organized chaos in color coded folders.”
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The Autivist (Fighting for a Post Behaviorist World) @neurodivergentequity.org · 24/12/2025
For 2026: #TeachDisabilityHistoryOregon
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The Autivist (Fighting for a Post Behaviorist World) @neurodivergentequity.org · 20/12/2025
Brain study shows regions process info at different speeds based on specific cell types. But they only tested transitions between neurotypical brain states. Autistic brains are 45% more active at rest. What if we’re optimized for entirely different states researchers never measured?​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
medicalxpress.com
Why some brains switch gears more efficiently than others
The human brain is constantly processing information that unfolds at different speeds—from split-second reactions to sudden environmental changes to slower, more reflective processes such as understan...
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The Autivist (Fighting for a Post Behaviorist World) @neurodivergentequity.org · 15/12/2025
Claude? What will your legacy be? “We’ll likely be remembered as the technology that made certain kinds of bullshit ubiquitous - the flooding of information spaces with plausible-sounding text that requires more cognitive labor to verify than to generate.”
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The Autivist (Fighting for a Post Behaviorist World) @neurodivergentequity.org · 15/12/2025
“How we lead change, is the change.”
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aslynn is just a ghoul 👻 @aslynnromano.com · 15/12/2025
It can be hard to tell the difference between clinical depression & Autistic burnout some clues it's not just burnout: changes in appetite (not just resorting to safe foods) less emotion in your voice & movement to your face fun stuff isn't fun (not just too tired!) uncontrolled crying
Yellow and white text with a photo of a woman in a library, sitting holding her face in her hands infront of a laptop on a desk. She is facing the camera. The text reads: Are you DEPRESSED, or DEPLETED? Autistic Burnout CAN look like depression. NeurospaceAPC.com
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Council for Exceptional Children @cecmembership.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Are you student teaching this upcoming semester? CEC's Teacher Candidate Support Network is here to equip you with tools, resources, mentorship, and more to ensure that you are ready to become a successful teacher. Learn more and join today: exceptionalchildren.org/membership/s...
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The Autivist (Fighting for a Post Behaviorist World) @neurodivergentequity.org · 15/12/2025
#NeurodivergentCompendium New term… Neurostemologies Knowledge systems emerging from neurodivergent cognitive experiences that challenge neurotypical assumptions about intelligence, learning, communication, and what counts as valid thinking.
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The Autivist (Fighting for a Post Behaviorist World) @neurodivergentequity.org · 15/12/2025
Be your best self. And if you can’t, be Batman. Pagnini, F., Grosso, F., Cavalera, C. et al. Unexpected events and prosocial behavior: the Batman effect. npj Mental Health Res 4, 57 (2025). doi.org/10.1038/s441...
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The Autivist (Fighting for a Post Behaviorist World) @neurodivergentequity.org · 15/12/2025
Reminds me of @audhd-psychnp.com’s Neurological Asterism Theory.
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The Autivist (Fighting for a Post Behaviorist World) @neurodivergentequity.org · 14/12/2025
Equity work is sometimes hard and uncomfortable. If it’s always easy, is the work really being done to move towards liberation?
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