My autism was mislabeled as... Friendly but weird... annoying... self-centered... too much... not enough... introverted... finicky... overly sensitive... talks too much... smart but... capable but... [insert positive attribute here] but...... (there's always a but)

Did you know...? Autistic burnout is pervasive, long-term (3+ months) exhaustion, loss of function, and reduced tolerance to stimulus. It's described as being the result of chronic life stress and a mismatch of expectations and abilities without adequate supports. #iykyk

Here's your reminder that mental health days are important. Sometimes, it's not about getting up when you've been knocked down. Sometimes it's about staying on the ground and letting yourself catch your breath before getting back up. ❤

What NOT to do if someone tells you they're autistic...

I don't know who needs to hear this, but if you feel disabled by your autism, it's because you are. And you're entitled to accomodations. So don't feel guilty or undeserving when asking for them. ❤️

I find it ironic that on the one hand society actively ostracizes neurodivergent people for behaving differently, while at the same time every single TV show ever created has used "unusual" behavior to create characters that people would be interested in watching.

For those who have been wondering... "AuDHD" is an unofficial term used by people who have both autism and ADHD to simplify sharing that they have both. It comes up a lot in neurodivergent spaces, so I thought I'd share. 😊