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A good read, genuinely
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/positively-different/202601/what-the-world-got-wrong-about-autistic-peopleEspecially liked this bit: ... read full post
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i know y'all feel this like I do
https://hexbear.net/api/v3/image_proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Flemmy.ml%2Fpictrs%2Fimage%2F5b976d1e-29a9-4f03-93b5-a008978b7c45.jpeg
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Neurotypical Peers are Less Willing to Interact with Those with Autism based on Thin Slice Judgments
https://www.nature.com/articles/srep40700Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), including those who otherwise require less support, face severe difficulties in everyday social interactions. Research in this area has primarily focused on identifying the cognitive and neurological differences that contribute to these social impairments, but social interaction by definition involves more than one person and social difficulties may arise not just from people with ASD themselves, but also from the perceptions, judgments, and social decisions made by those around them. Here, across three studies, we find that first impressions of individuals with ASD made from thin slices of real-world social behavior by typically-developing observers are not only far less favorable across a range of trait judgments compared to controls, but also are associated with reduced intentions to pursue social interaction. These patterns are remarkably robust, occur within seconds, do not change with increased exposure, and persist across both child and adult age groups. However, these biases disappear when impressions are based on conversational content lacking audio-visual cues, suggesting that style, not substance, drives negative impressions of ASD. Collectively, these findings advocate for a broader perspective of social difficulties in ASD that considers both the individual’s impairments and the biases of potential social partners. ... read full post
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The results are in: I have Inattentive ADHD
Finally, after almost two years of waiting, my insurance cleared me to do a neuropsychological assessment. After ten sessions speaking with a specialist, she diagnosed me as 2e, gifted and ADHD. Yay. ... read full post
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I despise clock towers.
It is 2026. Watches have been widespread technology for over a hundred years. (Almost) everyone now carries a computer in their pocket. A sonic reminder of the time is obsolete and intrusive. ... read full post
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Autism observations: I am the modern equivalent of a village wise person
Everyone in the workplace and in volunteer situations knows me as the person to ask if they have any kind of question. During an average day, I have half a dozen people come ask me for advice, because they know that if I don't already know the answer, I know where to find it. ... read full post
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Trying to replace my childhood hug vest.
When I was about 10, I had a lovely deep pressure vest. I'm not sure if it was entirely the pressure, or if the compression involved in properly fastening it also was part of what I liked, I know that before I got the vest I tried a few improvised compression solutions (under my mum's supervision, I was careful), that were pleasant experiences. However, I am an AFAB individual, so that hug vest obviously fit preteen me reasonably for a lot less time than it might have continued to fit if I was AMAB. And as far as I can tell, no one makes pressure vests for sensory purposes in adult sizes (and anything labeled a sensory tool or disability aid tends to be at a premium, and I really couldn't afford it anyway). I've been looking for a replacement for that hug vest for over a decade now. ... read full post
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i made a meme
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Do you feel like your ADHD can manifest in avoidant behavior?
Idk if this is relatable at all, but I get a sort of “high” when things pile up (primarily in social/engagement contexts. I think part of it stems from the fact that I see numerous hints of something to do, but that is immediately offset by the thought/potential of negative engagement and/or rejection. There’s also the thought that once I do engage/respond, my “inbox” will never return to that level. And then I see that as a reflection of myself being too much/not enough. Rinse and repeat ... read full post
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A chat space on Matrix has appeared
Crossposted from https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/64470729
It’s called Evil Autism, because it’s a space based on the old subreddit that was so fun back in the day. Please join and help make this new space feel like another safe space for those of who are ND. I hope to see you there!
Join this space on Matrix https://matrix.to/#/#evil-autism:matrix.org
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i think im autistic
i mean even tho i have a master degree in psychology i never really looked into autism ... read full post
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Executive Function Wins Thread?
I washed my car today and I can't stop grinning like an idiot when I glance out the window at it. Just wanted to share that joy and hear about other's wins - no matter how small they might seem.
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writing essays without meds is a fucking nightmare
I am writing at fucking 200 words per hour. After every paragaph I want nothing more than to lay down and do fucking nothing. I am writing this between paragraphs because the idea of writing about early 20th century European realpolitik fills me with utter dread. I don't fucking care about Clemenceau I don't care. I hate him, I hate them all. Why did I even take a modern history course I hate modern history all of these people are awful. ... read full post
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How to organize when audhd+anxiety makes it hard?
I want to do something, anything, but organizing/participating in orgs is really hard with how my brain works. Theres chapters/locals out here, dsa, psl, frso, etc., but i feel like i cant participate. ... read full post
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Solid Snake Teaches Communication
Being not immune to culture, I saw recent articles about the Solid Snake active listening; more accurately “Aizuchi“. Being a generally poor listener, I decided to give it a shot! ... read full post
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Update: Yeah, I have ADHD lol
First off, thanks for all the supportive notes when I mentioned being nervous about my psychiatry appointment! ... read full post
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Y'all ever have someone try to diagnose you with their therapist?
CW: ableism (I think) ... read full post
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I'm Autistic and I Became an ABA Therapist - by Autistic AF
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kL9ncWBfA8It's a long video, but I'm really impressed with the amount of research he put into this. I knew about ABA's problematic origins but going more in depth really paints a picture of how bad it is. As well as, that there ARE people out there working to change it from within, but they face ENORMOUS structural and for-profit incentive pressure against them. I think the best part is near the end, where he lays out the sort of things parents should be asking in order to evaluate just what kind of therapy is right for their child. I'll copy some: ... read full post
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Working In General Vicinity For 8 Hours A Day Misinterpreted As Friendship
https://theonion.com/working-in-general-vicinity-for-8-hours-a-day-misinterp-1838142520/
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[ADHD] Misplaced half my prescription for amphetamines, pharmacy won't replace them. Can i just substitute with my leftover vyvanse?
Obviously if the doctor switched me off vyvanse it's not ideal. I'm having serious executive disfunction and it's going to be weeks until they let me refill.
I don't remember the brand name of the one I'm supposed to be taking but if it's important I'll get the chemical name off the bottle.
Priority 1 is still finding the bottle but garbage bag man needs his pills.
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Neurodiversity discourse don’t recreate essentialist dogma challenge (IMPOSSIBLE)
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Is anyone familiar with the terms featured on this?
This was published on nature.com. ... read full post
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Become the perfect ally by being actually incapable of remembering deadnames
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Neurodiversity and the Hexbear Code of Conduct
Sorry for this long post! I used collapsing quotes to make it more digestible. ... read full post
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Any experience with mood stabilizers for ADHD?
I managed to get a final consultation with the psychiatrist that diagnosed me with ADHD (I’m switching to another cheaper practice). They suggested mood stabilizers as the most promising route, which also came up in my own personal research a couple months back after I have stopped taking any regular medication for ADHD or GAD. ... read full post