Thank you Helen! @autisticrealms.bsky.social

Bluesky peeps meet Elvis. Elvis, meet the good folks of Bluesky: the people on the right side of history. ❤️🐈

Mental Health and Wellness Section of Autistic Revolution by the wonderful @laurahellfeld.bsky.social and me. Learn more below.

Hi @laurahellfeld.bsky.social I hope they would learn about how interoception impacts neurodivergent’s individuals ability to perceive and understand body cues. Also sensory aspects of the bathroom can cause anxiety and avoidance. That accidents are never on purpose. 💗

Introducing Elvis and Priscilla Purrsley. 🐈 🐈 Our therapy cat, Kirby, passed away almost a year ago. 💗These two cuties needed a home just at the time when we were ready to open our hearts again. Welcome to our crazy indoor farm, kitties!

Look at these amazing autistic author written books—published in just one month! I am so humbled to be included! Thank you! As an indie autistic author and self publisher, it’s hard to self promote. So any help is soooo appreciated! 💯🧠❤️

Shout out to all the neurodivergents, heading into a week of over stimulation, no routine, sky high expectations, and non optional socialising. I see you.

Hey, Neurodivergent Pride Crew! Roll call! 🧠 One thing I wish I knew in school was who felt different like me. ♾️ The neurotype labels, while important for us to understand ourselves, only divide us further. We are stronger when we support each other and advocate TOGETHER.

I get the privilege of supporting PDA’ers and their families every day. I am working on a feedback guide for PDA evaluations that is kid friendly. Here is my newest graphic. Please note that no one does an iceberg better than Mona Delahooke but there is no better way to explain PDA. Any thoughts?

I get the privilege of supporting PDA’ers and their families every day. I am working on a feedback guide for PDA evaluations that is kid friendly. Here is my newest graphic. Please note that no one does an iceberg better than Mona Delahooke but there is no better way to explain PDA. Any thoughts?

Finally, all editions of my books are now available on Amazon! Unlocking the Power of My #PDA Brain: Adventure Guide (Activity Workbook and Parent Companion). The book has interactive activities for kids and a parent companion guide. The full version paperback is on Amazon here: a.co/d/1E7LY1F

Too many autistic students are imploding from autistic burnout and lack of accommodations for different learning needs. "If only schools had a space where students could step out & say 'I can breathe here, I can take time out'." www.bbc.com/news/article... #neurodiversity

Awesome Neurodiversity Reading List!

You may be interested in our free resources for autistic adults: www.thrivingautistic.org/resources-fo... We also have a free directory of neurodivergent neuroaffirming therapists here: neurodivergentpractitioners.org

💜🌟🌈My neuro-affirming starter pack includes a collection of wonderful individuals and organizations dedicated to supporting autistic individuals and effecting positive change. Please follow and share. 💜🌟🌈 go.bsky.app/9N5UEUC

1 Week to go! 7 - 9 pm GMT, December 11th A FREE winter holiday event of music, conversation and somatic self-care Link to book in comments #selfcare #neurodiversity #community #mentalhealth #neurodivergent

This post is 💯 on point! Excellent breakdown of the validity of self identification of autism as well as the and other things to consider that may overlap and create distress. Thank you @audhd-psychnp.com!

Thank you for including my new book! I am 💯 PDA and wrote this from lived and professional experience.

💯 agree.

I just got mine in the mail and will post my review this weekend! I love it!

Autism Learns – Understanding PDA, 6th & 7th December 2024 I am excited to be part of this 2-day webinar which will explore how we can meet the specific needs of young people with a #PDA profile at home and in education. Find out more about the great lineup of speakers here. #autism #autistic

Hey! Bluesky! Learn you about some Autism! I wrote this piece after a conversation with CNN's Sanjay Gupta, and it's received tremendous feedback from both Autistic people and from educators, doctors and journalists who have learned from it. Read it! coda.io/@mykola-bilo...

@bsky.app I 💗 you and am thankful for you on this 🦃 day. I’m a newbie here but feel so welcome. Thanks for giving a 🧠 that doesn’t fit in a place where I don’t have to 🎭.

Yep! I kid you not, I’m even wearing double braids today. Love that I could fit Pippi into this thread!

The making of a professional PDA’er part 3. Yep- bruised and battered but made it to the other side and ready to help other PDA’ers make it to the other side of a chaotic and confusing childhood.

The making of a professional PDA’er Part 2. Surviving high school and making the big launch.

The making of a professional PDA’er Part 1. The early education years.

One of my favorite people showcasing their awesomeness! @laurahellfeld.bsky.social 🥰

One of my favorite activities: Combatting BIP/FBA’s one school at a time. Created a model to show how to implement PDA and Autistic affirming educational programs. Meeting with several schools this month to share this plan. Let’s see where it goes…..

Absolutely 💯

My next must read (and follow) is Is This Autism by Dr. Donna Henderson. This book, the companion, and her supplemental table have helped me explain autism to many families. a.co/d/bKBzjBa

One of my absolute must reads (and follow) for anyone doing adult autism assessments.

@swordsjew.bsky.social #disability Hey! I hope its ok to ask Im autistic and our community could really use help. We need folks to start listening to us and not just about us. I started advocating and now have over 7k voices behind me. Can you share this to help amplify? ⬇️ bit.ly/Aut2ask

💯 The internal process of autistic kids and adults are poorly understood, usually ignored, and when not ignored, are minimized and gaslit.

How will we recognize and support our #Autistic elders? I recently visited a loved one in a nursing home and became worried about our Auti-elders. How many residents there were undiagnosed Auti’s or other ND individuals who have lost their independence and agency. #ActuallyAutistic #Neurodivergent

Different does not mean disordered. Tests that are designed to pathologize these differences have no place in modern psychology/neuropsychology. #Neurodivergent #ActuallyAutistic

Today’s thought of the day: The Truth About Repetitive Behaviors/ AKA Stimming 🧠 #Neurodivergent #ActuallyAutistic #Stimming #PDA

What did my #PDA brain need but didn’t get in school? -Self directed learning -Interest based activities -Accommodations for learning and attention differences -Trauma informed approach -Agency and self-advocacy support -Flexible and low demand - A neurodiversity pride club #Actuallyautistic

PDA Autism. The key to understanding our neurotype. The reason for the strengths that seem incongruent with our obstacles. The disability that demands accommodations in our environments to be successful.The reason we are who we are. If you’re a PDA’er/Autistic you know what I mean. #Actuallyautistic

A video by about why we don’t recommend ABA for the committee in Washington DC reviewing the use of ABA. Many members of the committee have conflicts of interest (surprise, surprise). They reached out to us for more information. We finally have their ear. #autistic #ABA youtu.be/Rzr3KZO8IjY?si…

Introducing the new Neurodivergent Guide series by Dennis and Jennifer Huffman. First up is a preview of Exploring the Trades: Guide to Welding. Happy exploring! @DrJenHuffman @parklandcollege #neurodivergent #EducationForAll #trade #welding #accommodations

My dream has come true! My first book, Unlocking the Power of My PDA Brain is on @Amazon and @KindleUnlimitedBooktok as an e-book! And the paperback is on Amazon today! I am so excited! #hopefullythishelpssomeone

We have lift off! The paperback and ebook version of Unlocking the Power of My PDA Brain are now available on Amazon! The activity book version with the parent guide will be out by the end of the month. I hope you enjoy it! a.co/d/0ydcRT9 a.co/d/6n2D8KW