You would think that after having realized that I’m autistic — I’m AuDHD, for what it’s worth — that I would be happy about Autism Awareness Month.
Instead, it makes me feel worse. More like an outsider.
Because #autism is a difference, not a disease.
And that’s the awareness I want to see this Autism Awareness Month.
https://s.faithcollapsing.com/2s66m
@actuallyautistic @actuallyaudhd
Instead, it makes me feel worse. More like an outsider.
Because #autism is a difference, not a disease.
And that’s the awareness I want to see this Autism Awareness Month.
https://s.faithcollapsing.com/2s66m
@actuallyautistic @actuallyaudhd
Autism Awareness Month: Different Is Not The Same As Diseased
Nobody blames a jet ski for being bad on the highway. #ActuallyAutistic #ActuallyAuDHDideatrash
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We need Allistics to accept us as being wired differently, but still being an integral part of human existence, and capable of contributing in an important and meaningful way. #ActuallyAutisticElder #AutisticMe @actuallyautistic @actuallyaudhd
Steven Saus [he/him] •
I wrote the post (and used that version of the term) because I was frustrated seeing "experts" on TV do exactly what you describe while using the "awareness" version.
VERY glad to see that alternative. Thank you!
@actuallyautistic @actuallyaudhd
Abram Kedge 🏴🇨🇦 •
Yesterday I read that a new deep scan of all the interconnections in a square millimetre of a living mouse brain while it watched scenes from The Matrix could lead to treatments for "diseases related to brain connectivity issues such as autism" - paraphrased, quote below plus link to article.
My gut reaction was that they could keep their damn hands off my brain, it works just fine the way it is! I am not a disease.
Interestingly, this paragraph is omitted from the article as published in Nature and other outlets, but is included on Princeton's site:
"As importantly, it will deepen the study of brain diseases in anatomical and physiological terms — that is, in terms of the wiring and the relationships between circuits and signals. That’s especially promising for diseases that may arise from atypical wiring, such as autism and schizophrenia."
https://www.princeton.edu/news/2025/04/09/first-time-scientists-map-half-billion-connections-allow-mice-see
@actuallyautistic @actuallyaudhd
Scientists map the half-billion connections that allow mice to see
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When You Don’t Ask The Right Questions, Research Edition
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This is why minorities say 'Nothing About Us, Without Us'.
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About Hari? I went to see who he is, not having Apple TV. Seems Muskelon thinks Hari is the hero of Foundation.
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Annan •
I get this feeling. Same.
Check for autistic acceptance month post instead. They are more likely sent by autistic writers with the inside knowledge of how and what autism is.
And even there, don't read all of it. You will be overwhelmed.
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