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We strive to improve understanding of being autistic from the various communities of the Global Majority. www.sema.scot
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Autistic people are more likely to experience AFRID, including adults. Fasting can be particularly challenging for an autistic person with ARFID due to their already restricted food intake and sensory sensitivities. Here’s how ARFID might impact fasting and vice versa: 🧵👇

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#Ramadanseries #autisticramadan

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🛌 Sleep and fasting aren’t as simple as they seem. Most Autistic brains produce less melatonin, the hormone that regulates sleep. So when Ramadan disrupts routines—late-night prayers, pre-dawn meals, and unpredictable sleep schedules—it can hit much harder.

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#WorldWildlifeDay 🦁🐢🌱 This year's theme, "Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet," highlights the importance of funding conservation efforts to protect our planet’s biodiversity. But protecting wildlife isn’t just about saving species—it’s about investing in people, too.

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In last week’s Spirituality webinar, there was a brief discussion in the chat box between a Muslim and Christian Autistic, when the topic of Theory of Mind came up in the presentation. 🧵👇 #AutisticRamadan #SEMA #AutismAcceptance #Ramadan #Empathy #Spirituality #HyperEmpathy #TheoryofMind

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It’s not uncommon to find out that New Muslims are actually Autistic! The routines and defined min/ max outlined in the Quran & Sunnah are clear guidance and context (and we thrive with clear communication and logic) To New Muslims (also described as Reverts/Converts): 🧵👇

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In our Autistic Ramadan webinar, we talked about the experience of transitions. While for some allistic people, smoothly entering Ramadan isn’t a consideration, for Autistics, it can feel like a steep, energy consuming transition. Transitioning into Ramadan could be challenging because: 🧵👇

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As Ramadan begins, we recognise that this month of fasting, reflection, & connection isn’t experienced the same way by everyone—especially Autistic people. Sensory challenges, disruptions to routine, and social expectations can make Ramadan different, sometimes difficult, yet deeply personal.

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