Autism does not need to be cured Ableism does The end

I refuse to be told by a guy who has suggested all neurodivergent Individuals should be institutionalised, and another whose brain was eaten by a worm, that my being autistic is the problem, or a crisis. Autistic individuals aren't the problem, the way we are treated and minimised damn sure is.

The Trump administration is claiming Tylenol in pregnancy “causes autism.” This isn’t about health. It’s about fuelling tragedy narratives and framing Autistic people as broken before we’re even born 🔗 www.davidgrayhammond.co.uk/p/does-tylen... #ActuallyAutistic #TylenolCausesAutism #AutisticPride

New on the Blog! Monotropism: Between Obsessive Joy and Overwhelm By Dr Patrick Dwyer otarc.blogs.latrobe.edu.au/monotropism-...

For autistic girls, simply showing up can mean battling fear, panic, and exhaustion. What they need most isn’t punishment, it’s kindness, and understanding of the resilience they've already shown before the school day even begins.

People keep shouting “autism isn’t caused by Tylenol!” like that proves anything moral. But all of this argument - about causes, about blame - is one step away from the same violence. Autism isn’t caused by anything. It isn’t a contagion, a toxin, a disease. Thread 🪡🧵

If you're not familiar with the Autism Mom TM and/or Grievance Autism Parent TM types, I'm happy for you. They make everything so much harder because they're so bitter and angry their kids are ND that they feed right into eugenicists & grifters disgusting agenda.

Autism does not need to be cured! It's the rest of society that needs to be more accommodating!! Neurodivergence and disabilities cause suffering only because we have so little understanding or support. Treating it as something "broken" or "wrong" only enforces that, please just help people instead.

autism isn't caused by anything except for the fact that different people are different. trying to get rid of autistic people effectively means forcing people to mask and hide, torturing people with bullshit "treatment", or outright exterminating us.

@globalnews.ca "Profound autism" is NOT a diagnosis. It doesn't have any biologic or neurologic meaning Many in the community see the term as harmful & not useful at all for predicting strengths or planning supports Do better shorturl.at/2RZOx #autism #AutismAcceptance

We Autistic people are stable parts of the human genome. We’ve been here the whole time. We long pre-date Tylenol. Trump and RFK Jr. are ableist and eugenicist bigots spouting debunked nonsense. Our differences are the genius – and the conscience – of our species. stimpunks.org/philosophy/b...

Tylenol does not cause autism, but also realize that the anxiety and fear about autism is fundamentally a type of ableism. It's okay for people to be autistic!

Lead Canadian volunteer Chantelle Hyde shares her journey and updates on the impact of important advocacy work. endseclusion.org/2025/09/19... #EndSeclusion

The @washingtonpost.com story on Tylenol & autism leaves out a MAJOR 2.5M sibling-controlled study of children in Denmark, which "found no evidence that acetaminophen use during pregnancy was associated with children’s risk of autism, ADHD or intellectual disability." jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Let's stop punishing pupils for having underdeveloped & under connected brain functios ,especially self-regulation & impulse control. They're not signs of defiance,they're signs of a pre frontal cortex still under construction. 🧠🌱

hi, medical toxicologist that knows a lot about Tylenol here👋 Claiming that tylenol use in pregnancy causes autism is fearmongering here's what you need to know 🧵

"Alternative" treatments for autism are BS, because "treatments" for autism are BS. Note that this is a VERY medical model report, e.g., talks about treating the "core symptoms" of autism. The charts are fascinating and worth your time. At @nature.com: www.nature.com/articles/s41... #autism

Disabled people aren’t “less than”. It’s not a moral failing. Most people will experience disability at some point. It’s a minority group you can join at any time. We need more accessibility, inclusion, accommodation and compassion. There’s no social justice without disability justice.

Pregnant women taking Tylenol does not cause autism. A recently published study in the Journal of the American Medical Association provides strong evidence that acetaminophen use during pregnancy is not a risk factor for autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability. 1/3

New short educational animation films about Autistic Experiences from our team of creative people at @thrivingautistic.bsky.social We would love to hear your feedback! Discovering You're Autistic youtu.be/-eDv2omDMko?...

Just like adults, students need different ways to reset! Downtime steadies the nervous system. 🧡 #education #mentalhealth #appliededucationalneuroscience #revelationsineducation #coregulation #Principal #teachersfollowteachers

IEPs are due soon for identified / exceptional students in Ontario schools In this episode of the Autistic Rambler podcast, Maddy & Elizabeth discuss the complexities of IEPs for Autistic students shorturl.at/nufm1 #OntEd #autism #SpecEd #EduSky

The use of language in autism research: "It is imperative that researchers, journals, and funding boards promote the terminology preferences of the autistic community and adhere to them" www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #autism #neurodiversity

A Neurodiversity and Gentle Parenting Journey…in Color by AWN Board Member Morénike Giwa Onaiwu, PhD is available in both English and Spanish language versions as a free to download resource on our website. awnnetwork.org/ebook-bipoc-...

To better advocate for your exceptional child at school, you need to know the ins-and-outs of the system In our blog, we've compiled a list of #SpecEd resources for Ontario parents/caregivers Check it out here www.balancehamilton.ca/post/special... #OntEd #EduSky #autism #neurodiversity

For the billionth time: 1. Vaccines don't cause autism 2. Autism has always been around (just with different names in the past) 3. More people being diagnosed does not equal a rogue event - it just means that better ways of assessing and understanding of personal symptoms are around.

Inclusion does NOT start with funding It starts with ATTITUDE #OntEd #autism #disability #neurodiversity #inclusion

Contextual factors influencing neuro-affirming practice: Identifying what helps or hinders implementation in health and social care

Dear Amazon... A letter to a faceless entity. www.davidgrayhammond.co.uk/p/re-fake-au... #ActuallyAutistic #autism #Autistic #AutisticRights #neurodiversity

NEW article: Neurodivergent coach @johnpendal.bsky.social shares what it's like to be an autistic stand-up comedian - and why the two things really aren't that different! jadefarrington.substack.com/p/spotlight-...

From Reframing Autism: "How to Communicate Effectively and Respectfully with Autistic Individuals" Article: reframingautism.org.au/how-to-commu... #autism #neurodiversity

#Toronto is undergoing a crisis. To mark #WorldMentalHealthDay, join CAMH & @UofT for an event that brings together experts to explore how the conditions in which Torontonians live—and the challenges they face—are impacting their #mentalhealth. REGISTER: www.eventbrite.com/e/mind-the-g...

Providing your non-speaking / language-delayed / minimally speaking / situationally mute child an AAC device is not a "last resort" or "giving up on speech" It's giving them a way to COMMUNICATE #AAC #SLP #autism #neurodiversity

Latest in the blog: A list of upcoming virtual and in-person autism-related events in September for Peel region and GTA peelautismresourceblog.wordpress.com/2025/08/31/u... #autism #Mississauga #Brampton #PeelRegion #Ontario #OAP #workshops

If we're all a little autistic, why is the world so cruel to autistic people? The phrase "we're all a little autistic" doesn't just trivialise autistic struggles- it's often weaponised against us. Several followers have told me their psychologists even used the line to deny them a valid diagnosis.

Parliament is back in session, and we're keeping our eyes on a few key areas, such as the CDB, the DTC, inclusive housing, inclusive employment, and more. Our recommendations in advance of the 2026 Federal Budget outline these priorities. View them here: www.inclusioncanada.ca/resource?vie...

Divergent From What? An individual is neurodivergent. A group is neurodiverse. There is no natural or conceptual limit on how many people can be considered neurodivergent. The neurodiversity movement advocates for the rights of neurodivergent people. stimpunks.org/glossary/neu...

Autism is not a scare story: What parents need to know about medications in pregnancy, genetic risk and misleading headlines

Asking autistic adults why they did not seek help when suicidal--"It is essential to recognise... that reticence towards help-seeking is a wholly appropriate response to ineffective treatment and physical and/or psychological harm from medical care..." journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... free

Self-regulation isn't something that happens overnight for children - it takes patience, time, and empathy. #SelfReg #parenting #CoRegulation @selfreg.bsky.social

1/3 The mask many women have worn for decades rarely survives perimenopause. Brain fog creeps in. Tasks unravel. Emotional regulation slips. Sensory overwhelm spikes. What looked like competence was masking. When hormones shift, the mask breaks. #ADHDWomen #Neurodivergent

Autism isn’t a “tragedy”. The tragedy is how autistic humans are treated. Debunk junk science without throwing us under the bus. Fight misinformation and fight ableism together. This doesn’t mean our lives are easy. They aren’t. The true tragedy is the lack of support for us.

Me and Monotropism: A unified theory of autism. @fergus.oolong.co.uk – science teacher, writer and 'autist' – on single attention and associated cognition in autism; a theory with a family connection… Now with 2025 update. www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...

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Neurological processing #groundUpThinking

Government to acknowledge and apologize for inappropriate use of holds and restraints at Whitehorse school #EndSeclusion endseclusion.info/3Ij0Tmx

Functioning labels fail to capture the rich, varied, and complicated experiences of autistic humans. Our "abilities" can't be neatly categorized - it's fluid and context-dependent. Don't judge people on what you THINK you see.

A "friend" sent me an Insta post she thought I might be interested in about "curing" autism through microbiotics... in the spirit of good will and maintaining our "friendship" I replied saying, I'm happy being autistic but if there's one thing I'd love to cure it's ableism ✌️

Think kindergarteners aren’t capable of self-regulation? 🤔 Think again! Discover how young children manage stress & energy—even when it doesn’t look like it. Watch the video & learn more! 🎥👇 #SelfRegMisconceptions #EarlyYears 📖 Read more: buff.ly/XQvEmK9 ✨