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neuro-observant.bsky.social
Neurodivergent. LGBTQ+ 🌈 Passionate about autism advocacy, mental health, and research. Community volunteer. Love 🐈, PPI, art and learning Creator of this popular PPI resource (used by research orgs & universities globally): tiny.cc/PPIdiagram
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One of the most startling things many of us realize as we work our trauma & addiction recovery is: we are completely different people than we thought we were-- when we stop trying to "perform" for people who may or may not even understand or want the best for us anyway.

submitted 2 days ago • 5 comments

I feel like we don’t talk enough about the friendships lost from executive dysfunction, exhaustion, and overwhelm when you’re autistic And the guilt, shame and deep sense of loss that can come with that

submitted 2 days ago • 4 comments

This was a disappointing read despite initial impressions… Although against JFK’s autism stance, it also talks about: - autism as a disorder that needs treating - overdiagnosis - the benefit of dx leading to overuse of school services - too many socially awkward people thinking they’re autistic

submitted 3 days ago • 4 comments

Did you know…? 50-80% of autistic people have sleep issues, according to research So as many as 3 in 4 of us struggle with sleep 😳 There are a lot of reasons for this, including: - anxiety - melatonin imbalance - sensory issues - neurotransmitter differences - trouble transitioning to sleep

submitted 4 days ago • 9 comments

Sensory eating ≠ picky eating For many autistic people, it’s about avoiding pain, not preferences A lot of autistic people are stigmatised and shamed as picky eaters when actually, they’re *sensory* eaters They may experience extreme discomfort or even pain from: - flavours - textures - smells

submitted 6 days ago • 3 comments

Self-regulation in autism isn’t about suppressing feelings - it’s about finding what helps you feel safe and not overwhelmed. That could mean stimming, taking breaks, wearing sunglasses indoors, or setting boundaries You’re not being weird, difficult, or embarrassing You’re taking care of yourself

submitted 7 days ago • 1 comment