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Sarah Boon - Author @saraheboon.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

ADHD: Seeks change Autism: Craves Familiarity AuDHD: Goes head first into lots of changes, and only realises in the middle of the chaos it was too much change to take on at once.

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Sarah Boon - Author @saraheboon.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

My social media memories is reminding me I started uni 13 years ago. In some ways it feels like yesterday. Why does time go soooo quickly!

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Sarah Boon - Author @saraheboon.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Excited to be speaking at Advancing Peer Support & Lived Experience Leadership – 2026 Upward Spiral Summer Series: 3rd Annual Meet the Authors & 4th Awards Recognition Ceremony this Wednesday, along with many other wonderful authors who also write about their lived experiences.

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Sarah Boon - Author @saraheboon.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Generational curses were broken this week, and more than one way. Here’s to moving forward!

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Sarah Boon - Author @saraheboon.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Seeing a business say they are no longer using AI in their marketing brought me so much joy. More of this please 🙌🏻

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Sarah Boon - Author @saraheboon.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Leaving my home town for good was one of the best things I ever did.

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Sarah Boon - Author @saraheboon.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Something I’ve experienced is anti-autistic hate seems to be getting worse. And I mean more in daily life (and not just what certain news outlets have been pushing recently). Is it just me, or anybody else?

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Sarah Boon - Author @saraheboon.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Do any other autistics find some of their traits get a lot more intense when feeling physically unwell? I find my threshold for sensory sensitivities becomes a lot lower when I’m not feeling 100%.

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Sarah Boon - Author @saraheboon.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

I always question when people make bold claims around “resolving” autistic people’s “social skills” Because has their way of understanding and communicating gone away? Or have they just been pressured to suppress their autistic traits to perform normality?

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Sarah Boon - Author @saraheboon.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

One of my biggest stresses that comes from being neurodivergent in a neuronormative world is decoding the social norms for so many things. Just when I think I’ve cracked it, something else comes up which reminds me I haven’t.

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Sarah Boon - Author @saraheboon.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

There’s nothing more depressing than AI artwork.

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Sarah Boon - Author @saraheboon.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

It’s so important that we can forgive ourselves for things that happened in the past. Especially when those things occurred in environments we weren’t supported in and our neurodivergence was misunderstood.

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Sarah Boon - Author @saraheboon.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

8 years ago today since Milo first came home with me. And what a wonderful 8 years of joy he’s brought. If only the world was full of more Milo’s, then it would be a lot better place.

Milo my black and white cat as a kitten sitting on a table next to a large vase with white flowers

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Sarah Boon - Author @saraheboon.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

One hill I’ll die on is that my autism makes me me a better cat mum.

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Sarah Boon - Author @saraheboon.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

As neurodivergent people, we often face additional barriers that others don’t. Although at times it may feel impossible, I still believe that we can find happiness within our lives. If you’re neurodivergent too, I’d love for you to share ways you’ve found happiness?

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Sarah Boon - Author @saraheboon.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

7 years today I got my autism diagnosis. Honestly it was a life changing day. Life has never been exactly the same since, but in a good way (overall).

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Sarah Boon - Author @saraheboon.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

One of the most difficult parts about being neurodivergent can be self-acceptance. If you are neurodivergent too, has there been anything that’s helped with your own self-acceptance?

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Sarah Boon - Author @saraheboon.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Note to self: Avoid big Tesco on bank holidays….

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Sarah Boon - Author @saraheboon.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

New blog post "It didn’t have to be this way, and to be honest, it still shouldn’t be relevant now! However, I am a believer in having conversations about how we can improve our world for neurodivergent people in all kinds of ways, including education" autisticallysarah.com/2026/08/30/1...

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10 things school needed to know about my younger AuDHD self

Trigger warning: School trauma, ableism, bullying As the beginning of September is creeping up on us, it is back-to-school time in England. I’m grateful to say that my school days are behind me and…

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Sarah Boon - Author @saraheboon.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

One of the reasons I believe skin care became a peak interest of mine is the sensation of serums and creams absorbing into my skin. Sensory bliss!

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Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics @semascot.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

We sincerely wish Jason's family our condolences and solidarity, and vow to keep fighting for justice. At SEMA many of us needed time to process this news as we watched the past month's onslaught of articles against him and the wider neurodivergent community from many angles.

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Karistina Lafae 🧚‍♀️ AuDHD Bedbound Faerie Godmother @karistinalafae.northsky.social · 26/08/2026

Oh, absolutely. Not all of them, by any means, but the ones who also say, "That's just something everyone does!" about various diagnostic criteria especially.

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Sarah Boon - Author @saraheboon.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Does anybody else question if a number of the people who go on about “overdiagnosis” are potentially undiagnosed themselves, and possibly struggling with internalised ableism? Because I could really see that being the case for some people.

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Sarah Boon - Author @saraheboon.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Do any other AuDHD people struggle with being indecisive at times? Because I’ve currently got about 20 paint samples on the wall right now. I still can’t decide on one colour, or if I should get some more samples before making my final decision. 🤣

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Sarah Boon - Author @saraheboon.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Nothing worse when you’re autistic and one of your safe foods is taken off the menu. Especially when it’s one of the only plainer food options on the menu and you have a lot of sensory needs with food 🙈 Any other autistics struggle with this?

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Sarah Boon - Author @saraheboon.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

When people say or imply that “you’re only a little bit/mildly autistic” or don’t believe you’re autistic at all… It actually says more about them (and specifically their perceptions) rather than our reality of being autistic.

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Sarah Boon - Author @saraheboon.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

So depressing to see when one of your favourite local businesses then starts supporting reform. 😔

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Sarah Boon - Author @saraheboon.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Yes. Both illness and disability have really held back my writing recently. 😢 In an ideal world, I’d magic spoons out of thin air right now to write! #SpoonieAuthChat

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Sarah Boon - Author @saraheboon.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Nothing is worse than when they try and frame it as a debate when it’s fairly obvious what narrative they are gonna take with this….

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Sarah Boon - Author @saraheboon.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

A hard pill to swallow when you’re neurodivergent is wanting to do so many things for enjoyment, but you become too overwhelmed in the process of trying to do some of those things. It can be hard when your limit is lower than you’d like it to be.

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Sarah Boon - Author @saraheboon.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Honestly body doubling is the most effective way I found to sustain my attention with ADHD.

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Sarah Boon - Author @saraheboon.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Being in your 30s is interesting. I had one health professional imply I was young yesterday. And a different one informed me today I was getting older 🤣

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Sarah Boon - Author @saraheboon.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

There’s nothing more smoothing than a cat’s purr

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Sarah Boon - Author @saraheboon.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Happy #Caturday from Milo rolling around and showing off is belly!

My black and white cat on his back and rolling around on the carpet.

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Sarah Boon - Author @saraheboon.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Happy 2nd birthday to ‘Young, Autistic and ADHD’ Wild to think it’s been two years since becoming a published author.

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Sarah Boon - Author @saraheboon.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

I’ve frequently been told that people don’t like me, but they don’t know why. Both to my face and behind my back. I’m wondering if this is a common experience among Neurodivergent people? If you’re neurodivergent too, have you experienced similar comments?

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Sarah Boon - Author @saraheboon.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

“Be yourself” doesn’t seem to apply once people realise you are neurodivergent

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Sarah Boon - Author @saraheboon.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

For #caturday I thought I’d share my latest cat decor purchase! I always say I have enough cat decor, but then I end up buying something else. I guess I have no limits when it comes to this 😹

A cat soap dish which is white in colour with the cats head and facial features painted in blue

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Sarah Boon - Author @saraheboon.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

One of the biggest ways I’ve been hit by the ADHD tax is lawn mowers. I struggle to keep awareness of where the wire is while mowing, and I’ve often sliced the wire with the mower without realising until after it’s happened. Anyway, I’m trying a cordless mower this time and hoping it lasts!

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Sarah Boon - Author @saraheboon.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

"Many of us are not satisfied with his response. It was not just the language that impacted us, but also how it informed how the world saw all autistic people" My response to Simon Baron-Cohen now saying the extreme male brain theory was 'unhelpful' autisticallysarah.com/2026/07/06/w...

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Why is Simon Baron-Cohen backtracking now on some of his problematic autism theories?

For those who have been following me for a while, you’ll be well aware of my critiques of autism researcher Simon Baron-Cohen and most notably, the failed Spectrum 10K study. Many of us have been …

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Sarah Boon - Author @saraheboon.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Although he’s vaguely acknowledged how problematic his theories were, this really feels like a light touch when addressing the concerns many autistics have raised over the years about his work.

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Sarah Boon - Author @saraheboon.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Do any other ADHDers just get the sudden urge redecorate everything out of nowhere? Suddenly, I just want to paint my bedroom pink!

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Sarah Boon - Author @saraheboon.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Since needing glasses, my latest ADHD dilemma is when I can’t remember where I placed them, but I also need to wear them to have a better chance of finding them 😂🤦🏻‍♀️

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Sarah Boon - Author @saraheboon.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Something I’ll always be grateful for is I won’t spend the rest of my life not knowing about my neurodivergence.

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Sarah Boon - Author @saraheboon.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

As an autistic person who experiences hypersensitivity to taste and texture, I sometimes struggle to advocate for myself when it comes to dietary requirements (when asked). I’d love to know what other people do who are in a similar situation and how they navigate this?

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Sarah Boon - Author @saraheboon.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Something I love doing is looking at where my book is borrowed in UK libraries. Over the last year tops 3 places were 🟢 West Sussex 🟢 Hertfordshire 🟢 Surrey Thank you to everyone across the UK who has borrowed my book. Borrowing books really does help to support authors!

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Sarah Boon - Author @saraheboon.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Sometimes trying to untangle what is my neurodivergence, and what is a trauma response due to how I’ve been treated as a neurodivergent person can feel impossible.

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Sarah Boon - Author @saraheboon.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

AuDHD Dilemma Having safe foods which mean you have to shop in multiple places to purchase them all. As no one place stocks all my safe foods. …But struggling to follow through on getting everything from multiple places due to the task switching demands this requires. 🫠🫠🫠

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Sarah Boon - Author @saraheboon.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Something happened the other day that reminded me of how autistic people are treated with such disrespect. 🧵

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