Thread 🧵A reflection on primary schools. I'm a different person. I have energy and I get stuff done, not just the basics. I do things I enjoy, every single day. I read for hours sometimes. I have time to rest. I feel good at my job and I have time for my family.

Watching Bake Off and Syabira plonking an actual feather on top of her Garibaldi biscuits instead of feathering the chocolate is an accurate representation of my entire #autistic teenage life. #BakeOff #ActuallyAutistic #Neurodivergent

This image is so powerful. I think of it in terms of being chronically ill/disabled and trying to make the best of that, especially because everyone wants you to. It’s exhausting making lemonade out of lemons indefinitely.

@NDquackduck 💯 Only comfortable fabrics, only a comfortable fit, always a vest tucked in, never any buttons etc. I can't force myself to do otherwise any more, I was using too much focus on discomfort which was needed elsewhere.

What words so you all perseverate on? Could also be echolalia. Mine are usually names. Current is Nevison Gallagher, a character in Happy Valley. Maya Jama is also a favourite. What are yours? #allautistics #Askingautistics #neurodiversesquad

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I've just completed all the documentation for my child's EHCP needs assessment. I made a parental request. I've produced over 60 pages. It's taken up so much time. Who would anyone do this if their child didn't genuinely need it? #SEND #EHCP #Allautistics #neurodiversesquad

Spending time in nature is a must for me, every single day. It helps me regulate. I think I'll post a photo each day this week. #AskingAutistics what do you do to regulate? #Allautistics #NeuroTwitter

And people wonder why people are still worried about revealing mental health difficulties. It seems you shouldn't be allowed to earn a lot of money. I wonder what the cap should be?! 🤔