Because neurodivergent people are so literal and honest, we get mislabeled as rude, sassy, or smart-mouthed when we’re actually just being exact.

It is important for us to reduce the symptoms of autistic trauma, but if we try to do that in a space where connection and acceptance is systematically denied from us, we will have an intensely painful experience of rejection.

Oof!

being an autistic teenager meant that I was the opposite of most teenagers: ♾️ instead of rebellious, I was cautious and scared of everything ♾️ I couldn't go to parties or use a bus by myself ♾️ I wanted to be alone in my bedroom, not socialising

What would I be like as human being instead of just a human doing? #ActuallyAutistic #Burnout #Contemplation

Them: “You should smile more!” Autistic Me: … #Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #Neurodivergent #Funny #Meme

Felt #40s #GenX #Millennial

My face when I’m dissociating when someone is talking about something important due to my AuDHD.

Amen! And I explain about this very thing in my new book! www.booksamillion.com/p/Before-Fir...

You know you’re a great writer &/or communicator when people accuse you of using AI. Or, you might be autistic — as we speak algorithmically, are rigid perfectionists when it comes to grammar/syntax & express in a painfully exacting way due to a lifetime of being misunderstood.

It really is the answer, and learning that as an autistic adult alters your brain chemistry 🤯

80% of autistic adults (even us with degrees) struggling with unemployment is such a depressing statistic.

Feed: "Reframing Autism" By: Emma Marsh on Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Autistic people don't need to have "special gifts" or "superpowers" to have value. Autistic people shouldn't have to have some unique, exceptional talent to trade in exchange for you tolerating someone being different from you.

To my fellow ADHD/Aud folks, if you ever feel mentally full and don't know why after a day at work? Look into what Restraint Collapse is. Learning about this was a game changer for me. autismawarenesscentre.com/what-is-rest...

Do the lyrics to the nursery rhyme “Rockabye Baby” bother any other autistic people? I always took it too literally and had to change the last line if I sang it to a child 🥴 #ActuallyAutistic

Autistic people are often taught to "be more flexible" or "go with the flow" but guess what? Abusers love that. They rely on us doubting ourselves and not speaking up. Your boundaries aren’t a problem. You’re allowed to say no ♾️

It’s me. I’m one of the people in her timeline continually making the mistake of thinking, “if I just patiently explain the facts in a clear way, then people will understand and do better…” Oh, sweet (AuDHD) inner self, remember to use self-care to brace yourself for the repetitive disappointment.

I’ve never heard autistic inertia described better! 👏🏻

Walking that autistic tightrope trying to communicate with medical providers about symptoms. Say too much, docs think you're lying or overreacting, say too little, docs think you're fine. Have to give just the right amount of breadcrumbs for them to believe you and want to help solve the problem.

When your autistic employee asks a question, they’re seeking clarification, not challenging your authority. Answering their genuine questions makes your instructions accessible. Learn more: www.booksamillion.com/p/Before-Fir... #Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #Accessibility

🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨 AUTISTIC PERSON MISSING IN FT WORTH, TX Hendrix Wagner, 20 yr old wht male, last seen ystrdy leaving hm (5300 block McCart Ave) on a blue bike, wearing the outfit on left. He is 5'3, 132 lbs, & has difficulty speaking. He may be lost. Call 911 if seen. PLEASE REPOST!

Autistic humans aren’t broken. But we live in a world that treats us like we are. And the result is systemic harm that gets blamed on us instead of the systems. Thread 🧵

Great point from an autistic friend. I've noticed a general tendency toward assuming that marginalized identities of various sorts automatically make someone a good person: this is unfortunately not the case. It's still about choices, and sometimes being marginalized makes antisocial choices easy.

“I’m not scared of Israel. I’m scared of a world that has seemingly lost all sense of humanity.” - Greta Thunberg, an autistic person who, even as a teenager, showed more courage, empathy, and humanity than all the genocidal neurotypical “leaders” running the US government.

Something I’ve come to understand as an Autistic person lately? We take people at their word. We give people the benefit of the doubt. We expect words to match actions. And when people keep showing us who they are? When actions and words don’t match? Believe the actions. Believe the patterns

Reposting my autistic love series for no reason in particular

It’s wild how often autistic people hear: “You’re doing so well. I guess you don’t need those accommodations anymore!” Instead of: 👉 “You’re doing well BECAUSE of that support. Let’s make sure you keep getting it”

Reading a book on autism and was kind of heartbroken to read about how many women are diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder when they're actually autistic, because women aren't often diagnosed w/autism since common traits (being tidy, quiet, etc.) are seen as merely "feminine."

“My autistic meticulousness is used by neurotypicals as an accommodation for their neurotypical traits.” OMG, we’re an accommodation! I love it 🤣👏🏻

Reminder not to rely on TV shows and movies about autistic people to teach you everything you need to know about how to support autistic people in real life.

y'all be like "i would never bully somebody for being autistic!!" & then bully people for being picky eaters & not getting jokes & not understanding sarcasm & being socially awkward & not liking to be touched & fidgeting a lot & having "cringey" interests & having meltdowns

Of all things, I watched an autistic influencer talk about the same thing, and I finally understood why teachers and bosses always called me combative. Asking questions for clarification is antagonist. Who knew? My life makes so much more sense now, but how do you know if you don't ask?

I have just learned that autistic people who ask questions because of curiosity and seeking clarification are viewed as antagonistic and argumentative and that explains so many interactions that have ended poorly in my life

Reminder that many autistic people worry that they are only valued to the extent that they are useful to society and are not told often enough that they have an intrinsic right to exist.

How to make meetings more accessible to your #ActuallyAutistic employees: Provide an agenda ahead of time Allow recordings, note-taking, etc. Offer time for (and answer) questions Provide a follow-up email with meeting highlights/bullet points www.booksamillion.com/p/Before-Fir...

A reminder that “Autism isn’t caused by Tylenol” is important, but “Autistic people aren’t a problem to solve” is even bigger.

SEX (Now that I have your attention, that is what causes autism, not Tylenol, since it’s genetic) That’s it. That’s the post. 🤷‍♀️ #Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #Neurodivergent

I'm old enough to remember the non-affectionate "refrigerator mother" as the explanation for autism. That was totally bogus too.

Better understand and accommodate your #autistic employees by picking up a copy of my new book, "Before You Fire Them - A Practical Guide to Understanding Your Autistic Employee’s Traits, Intentions, and Communication Style", on major online book retailers! www.booksamillion.com/p/Before-Fir...

When someone asks you "what's wrong?" but nothing's wrong, that's just how your face looks #ActuallyAutistic #Relatable #Meme

I still feel the reason we have an “autism epidemic” is observer bias, that modern life doesn’t have many places where you aren’t constantly around people, and low level noise of light, for hours, until whatever neurodivergent you are becomes very obvious.

My primary mode of relating to people is sharing information I've read pertaining to their interests and situations. If I'm really lucky, I get facts shared back in response. This is the real autism-to-autism communication.

#Autism #Parenting #Teacher #Quotes

I mean… 😆 #ActuallyAutistic #Anxiety #Introvert #Funny #Meme

"Why Does My Autistic Employee Always Seem Confused?" www.thearticulateautistic.com/why-does-my-... #Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #Neurodivergent

“Why Is My Autistic Employee So Rude?” www.thearticulateautistic.com/why-is-my-au... #Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #Neurodivergent

“Why Does My Autistic Employee Argue With Me?” www.thearticulateautistic.com/why-does-my-... #Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #Neurodivergent