I want softness, comfort, peace of mind. I want to be understood, accepted & appreciated. Is that too much to ask? #ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD #ADHD #Neuroqueer #Neurodivergent #AskingAutistics

#AskingAutistics #ActuallyAutistic I’d love to hear about the best resources you’ve come across related to helping you through the unmasking process!

Have you ever been told you are too quiet and you should talk more?

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What types of things does your brain tend to fight over?

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Do you need routines but actually dislike them at the same time?

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Do you ever struggle with getting bored with some routines.

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#AskingAutistics #AskingADHDers what is your least favourite sensory experience?

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Do you hide from House Guests?

(“Hiding” in this context is up to your personal interpretation)

Does anyone else make involuntary noises to shake themselves out of an intrusive thought or embarrassing memory? #AskingAutistics

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Do you have anyone to turn to for emotional support?

Is it just me, or is the amount of “unknown callers” increasing exponentially.

PRO TIP: many phones have a setting called “Silence Unknown Callers” buried under Settings.

Anyone in your Contacts list still gets through.

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“Autistics don’t like hugs” is an oversimplification.
“We” don’t feel one single way about hugs.
There are as many thoughts & feelings on hugs as there are Autistics.
It could be sensory, timing, or
reading social expectations.
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Thoughts?

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What would you #AskAnAutistic ?

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How much truth is there in the idea that being autistic is like being the Canary in the mine?

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#AskingAutistics when or where do you feel the least masked?

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Do you use subtitles? I'm using them more and more when they are available? It helps me to keep track of what's going on, and I like that I can turn the sound down when it gets overwhelming.

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