#actuallyneurodivergent
Common myth: “neurotypicals don’t stim”. This is actually false. Neurotypical people do stim, it’s just usually in a slightly different way. Common stims that you might notice a neurotypical doing include: nail biting, hair twirling, leg bouncing, foot tapping, pen biting, skin picking, knuckle cracking and more. These are stims that go unnoticed most of the time because they are so common. Autistic people’s stims are usually more noticeable. Stims you might see autistic people doing include: hand flapping, rocking, echolalia (repeating words or phrases), head banging, excessive blinking, spinning in circles and more. Stimming is not an exclusive autism trait. It’s the short term for “self-stimulatory behaviours” which every human being does in one way or another. It’s a completely normal way of regulating emotions. I’ve seen some people saying “neurotypicals don’t stim, they fidget” but fidgeting is actually a form of stimming.
The reasons why a neurotypical stims is usually different to why an autistic person does, however, the reasons can be the same. Stimming can help in stressful situations where anxiety levels are high. You’re more likely to notice a neurotypical person stimming when they are particularly anxious, for example in an exam or a job interview. Autistic people stim as a way of expressing emotions, for example we will stim when we are happy or excited, not just when we are anxious. Autistic people frequently experience sensory overloads and stimming helps to calm us down.
I find it ironic and hypocritical when neurotypicals make fun of autistics for stimming when they literally stim too. My parents will comment on my stimming when my mum is sat there biting her nails and my dad is bouncing his leg and picking his skin. How are my stims wrong and their stims right? Before you judge an autistic person for stimming take a look at yourself because I can guarantee you stim in one way or another. Let’s normalise and embrace stimming because not only is it beautiful, it’s incredibly important. Suppressing stims can be detrimental to our mental health.
Embrace the stim! No matter how big or small! All stims are valid!!
I’ve always thought that if neurotypicals just tried hand flapping, they’d like it but noooo, they’ve gotta insist that stimming is weird even though they do it too.
Not just on the main issue either. We’re in a major time of change right now. Any change is more possible right now then at most other times in history.
So, if you can, educate yourself, toss a little cash to worth organizations, call, email, or write your reps, and connect with like minded people. Talking with friends and family might be one of the most important things as they’ll actually listen to you.
Keep in mind though that we’re all capable of different things and burning yourself out ain’t helping no one. Least of all yourself lol. So do what you can, but don’t expect everything from yourself.
Listen. LISTEN. Nothing is more stimmy to me than this song. The sound? The visuals? ALL OF IT
Garfield without garfield comics are an absolute treasure trove for mentally ill moods just LOOK
I’ve reached the stage of lockdown where I now apparently make tiktoks… send help (i don’t know what I’m doing)
oh you’re neurodivergent? what non-human being did you pretend to be / believe yourself to be in order to cope with the disconnect you felt from your peers during your early childhood?
An alien who somehow was dropped on Earth and raised by human parents who had false memories of me being their biological child
Or a vampire who didn’t didn’t have their full powers yet (like in Young Dracula)
It depended on my mood.
*gets sniped by my emotions*
like. it’s. incredibly hard for me to process that people genuinely care for me? and i don’t mean that in a self-pitying way, i mean i actually can’t.people say “i care!” and my brain goes “oh that’s nice” but… i don’t have any emotionalreaction?
it’s like people caring for me is an abstract concept that i can’t feel. like people care for me in theory and my brain knows that, but i don’t actually feel anything
People with auditory hallucinations are not your new interest or so fun to write or a writing challenge or so interesting and scary - we’re people. If you’re going to write a character with auditory hallucinations do it with research and respect and check with yourself - is this ableist or fetishistic? hell, i as one schizoaffective person would be ok with answering questions about it if it meant less accidental ableist writing. and if you think people with auditory hallucinations are scary please do your research. we’re scared more than anything else
If you believe:
More disabled people should be in institutions;
Disabled students should be educated in special, separate classrooms;
Disabled people should use separate, specialized transportation;
You’re an ableist.
Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
Autism isn’t vaccine injury,
Anti-vaxxers: Fu£k you
Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
Autism isn’t vaccine injury,
Anti-vaxxers: Fu£k you
Was anyone told “only boring people get bored” as a kid?
No I’m not boring I am Autistic I lose focus easily, also a l psychologist who I use to work with suspected ADHD, but I never got diagnosed. You might want to chose your words more carefully before using certain quotes.
Being gay/trans is not a lifestyle choice. Being a homophobe/transphobe is.
Choose acceptance
I’m not sure why this is still a controversial statement but nondisabled people do not expirerence more obstacles/ discrimination than disabled people.
Thought I would share this, if you didn’t know makeup is one of my other special interests.
Anyone else with Autism who loves the sims 4?
Kinda feel like I’ve been cat fishing followers or anyone who stumbles across my tumblr lol, me without makeup no filter v me without makeup and using a filter. I hope you all have a good Valentine’s Day ❤️❤️❤️
Taking someone with Autism to prom/ on a date does not make you some kind of hero.
I love being Autistic and embrace my autistic traits ❤️❤️❤️
Take things at your pace I’m sick of people saying you can do this or that, for some people it’s attainable, but others are not. Please don’t push disabled people just so they can be more like Neurotypicals respect their boundaries.
Hard to swallow pills
Neurotypicals claim they will be there for you and have your back, but when your mental health illness symptoms are noticeable people slowly disappear from your life….
You’re allowed to mute stuff for self care.
You’re allowed to mute people for self care.
You’re allowed to block people for self care.
You’re allowed to take a hiatus for self care.
Autism asks
what is your sexuality and do you find dating harder than other LGBTQ people?
do you have sensory issues with makeup?
☀️ are you sensitive to bright lights?
does your Autism mean you get less sleep?
who was your first crush and did they become like an obsession?
are you a picky eater because of your Autism?
do you flap your hands?
are you night owl or morning person?
what is your biggest accomplishment?
what makes you angry about the Autism community?
☕️ coffee or tea?
what food do you love?
do you trick or treat still or know an Autistic person who still does?
do you have any weird phobias?
what is your special interest?
how long do your obsessions/ special interests last for?
are you an animal lover?
are you good at sports or really clumsy?
do you loathe/love heels?
do you have sensory issues with clothes?
do you consider your self creative?
do you always take your headphones/defenders with you?
your favourite song you like stim to?
❄️ your favourite season?
sweet foods or savory?
one thing you’re really good at?
do you have a photographic memory?
Feel free to add more questions.
You know what’s an RSD trigger nobody talks about? “You’ve told me this already.”
I was today years old when I discovered I’m picky with who I follow on social media because of my deep desire to keep the flow of online dopamine consistent.
