Autistic Positivity - Blog Posts
Fun fact: I’m autistic I’m gonna do a thing inspired by another person
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Lead life with empathy. That's all I can say. When you lead life with empathy, you can make the world a better place.
To everyone who feels like they don't have someone special for Valentine's Day, remember that you always have to have room for yourself. @azulcrescent knows that for sure, and she's an awesome comic creator.
It's February 14 here 👏👏
I went with the Minotaur Hug. Having hugged wookies and tree people at Disneyland, I know that a hug like that feels really good. And I always need that comfort.
fuck it I'm bringing back the poll meme from January
Something you will need to know to help people in your life. Whether it be because of age or disability, everyone deserves a chance at a happy holiday season.
It's not easy being green, but it is absolutely worth it.
It is sad to me when sometimes you figure out that people who are part of a community can sometimes be left out. Being aro, ace, or aroace is just as valid as any other aspect of being LGBTQ+. I hope that this issue is less prevalent in most community circles, but know that if you interact with me, you have a friend and ally.
Found this on Pinterest, but count this screenshot as a reblog
Definitely me. It's both a fun way to support amateur writers, and it's a great way to practice fiction writing.
Reblog if you’re over 20 and still read/write fan fiction.
I’m curious!
So, I did a thing. Please take a chance to check it out.
Want to hear more about why I love monsters and scary stuff? How does an Autistic Adventurer survive the scares at Knott's Scary Farm and Halloween Horror Nights? Check out this article I wrote on Medium to explore my personal theories on horror and scare events.
As an Autistic and queer person myself, I totally understand why horror and dark fantasy overlap with our own understanding of the world. It's why movies like The Shape of Water or stories like Frankenstein resonate with those of us who feel othered by the world. We empathize with the monsters because in many ways, the monsters might just need someone who understands them.
As someone with a physics education, I can one hundred percent agree that this is the true beauty about the universe. There is so much wonderful in the world that we barely understand and may never know. And you know what? That's okay!
I finally watched the final season of The Owl House, and it cemented Luz as one of my favorite Disney Heroes of all time. Growing up as an Autistic person especially with not even getting a school diagnosis until I was 13, I relate to the idea of simply wanting to be understood. The fact that feeling becomes Luz's source of power is beautiful. Thank you, @danaterrace , for giving us something so beautiful.
I still have my Mickey Mouse plush from when I was two. And, my bookshelves are filled with comics, manga, and novels based on stuff like Disney movies. We all love what we love, and that's what makes us happy in life. No one should be judged for that.
just like.....the bizarre vitriolic hatred i see on here for autistic ppl who like "childish" things made for little kids is so frustrating and heartbreaking to me. allistics already hate us and infantilize us, so they see an autistic person who happen to like something "childish" and mock us for it.
but what really breaks my heart is seeing OTHER autistic ppl who think of themselves as being "better" than those who like "childish" things and make fun of them bc theyve been taught to hate by an ableist society. doesnt it get exhausting. doesnt it hurt inside to be full of the lies and hatred neurotypicals taught you. doesnt it hurt to take out that hatred on your fellow autistic ppl, to mock them for something that allistics already mock them for. why. why do you do this. who did this to you.
ABA is a policy that I definitely do not support. I have beaten myself up some days because I don’t feel “normal.” It still takes talking with my friends and family to realize that I am not supposed to be “normal.” I’m just supposed to be me. I am lucky to know several people who are willing to help me grow and develop my independence and skills rather than try to make me fit the mold.
Hello everyone,
I found an article from the Child Mind Institute that explains the controversies around ABA therapy. Here is a quick read of the article. The full article will be linked below:
Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is a therapy that helps kids with autism learn skills and lessen problematic behavior like hurting themselves. There are several different forms of ABA. All are based on the idea that reinforcing certain behaviors will lead kids to repeat those behaviors. Studies have shown that ABA is effective, but some parents and autistic self-advocates do not support its use.
One criticism of ABA is that the earliest version of it used punishments as well as rewards. Punishments are no longer used in ABA, but critics think it is still too hard on kids because it is so repetitive. Supporters argue that modern ABA is often much less repetitive and that practitioners are trained to make learning fun and interesting for the child.
Another criticism is that ABA is too focused on eliminating behaviors instead of building skills. Some practitioners agree that this can be a problem. They emphasize that therapy needs to focus on what kids should be doing, rather than what they shouldn’t be doing.
Finally, some autistic self-advocates say that ABA tries to make kids with autism fit neurotypical standards. They argue that autistic kids have different needs, so they shouldn’t be taught to look and act like neurotypical kids. Some of these advocates says that speech and language therapy is a more helpful way for autistic kids to build skills and independence.
ABA Therapy
A notification on my other account. Please check out what is going on over there. I've got some cool stuff to show and say about being Autistic and traveling theme parks there
Tomorrow at noon, I will premiere the first trailer for my brand new YouTube channel. Please check it out. I am so excited about what we are doing on this channel.
As an Autistic person who spends way too much time researching things, I have to agree that the way Autism Speaks does things is atrocious. Autistic people deserve kindness, love, and respect. Not fear and hatred. I am not ashamed of who I am, and I am happy to just be me.
Fun fact: I’m autistic I’m gonna do a thing inspired by another person
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![Nothing About Us Without Us. Image Description: [pale Purple And Yellow Background With Dark Text]](https://64.media.tumblr.com/04b90f7b75fb83a513e7ec743920a1be/tumblr_o4i6rwl6jV1r73x6go1_500.jpg)
Nothing about us without us. Image description: [pale purple and yellow background with dark text] This April, don’t support an organization that harms autistic people. [crossed out logo for Autism Speaks] Support one built by autistic people, for autistic people. [logos for the Autistic Self Advocacy Network and the Autism Women’s Network]
Fun fact: I’m autistic I’m gonna do a thing inspired by another person
Reblog if your blog is safe for autistic people or is ran by an autistic person!
oh and