transpeter:

also to my neurotypical followers, for autism acceptance pls avoid posts about it that have a blue theme. blue is the color for autism speaks, and autism speaks is VERY ableist and toxic. they demonize autistic people so much and even support the murder of them, and they have the nerve to act like they support autism. to learn more about their gross behavior just google it, it isn’t exactly a secret.

instead seek out posts with a red theme, the red represents those against autism speaks and represents actual autistic people. on the surface autism speaks tries to seem like they’re wholesome, they especially try to appear this way to neurotypicals bc nt’s are the only people A$ cares about, so if you aren’t very educated on autism to begin with i understand making the mistake of casually supporting them, but now that you know they’re basically an ableist hate group if you continue to support them you’re being ableist as well. please support red instead, avoid autism speaks at all costs.

queerbane:

y’all know what tho for all that i complain being autistic is actually the best bc no allistic person will ever know the pure content and joy of finding an Ideal sensory situation like Maximum Coziness Levels right there son

OR when you find someone to yell at about your SI and they think it’s pleasant or endearing or even better they know what you’re talking about and yell back

AND THEN sometimes the warm fuzzies when you watch some comfort content like the intro theme plays and you can feel your very soul start to settle down

ALSO when you’re doing a Good Stim the Best Stim and you feel so fucking satisfied like hell yeah

idk being autistic is p great sometimes

wilpot:

eye contact feels so like.. private and intimate … u can’t expect me to look u in the eyes.. how invasive…. it’s none of ur business what’s in my eyes

I learned early that the way I act socially is unacceptable. So I watch. I watch how people interact, how they talk, how they use their body language, how others respond to said body language. I change my personality based on how people I’m with act. I learned how to laugh at myself and the right way to respond to jokes. I learned how to read body language and understand sarcasm, but it took me a long time. I’m never fully relaxed with friends, I’m always waiting for them to tell me I’m annoying, that I need to change my personality.

What It’s Really Like To Be On The Autism Spectrum – By Maddy (via otipemisiwak)

Source: xojane.com

Just Allistic Things

to-reach-the-farthest-star:

the-makeshift-masquerade:

to-reach-the-farthest-star:

claiming to know what someone else is thinking or feeling just because of the way their face looks

Except that’s entirely normal…? We are social animals, and like many other social species, our communication involves some form of body language. It’s a way of quickly transferring ideas and feelings to those around us, so we don’t waste time asking what someone is feeling in a dire situation. From an evolutionary standpoint it makes perfect sense to jump to conclusions in order to ensure survival. Just because autistic people have trouble with it doesn’t mean it’s inferior.

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s… the point, flying right over your head.

lifehunger:

I love someone who is Autistic (It’s me)

Source: lifehunger

are you a cupboard autistic or a gargoyle autistic?

averageautistic:

cupboard autistic: likes to sit inside closets and under tables, especially if they have a large cloth on them. often hugs their knees to their chest. also known for making great blanket nests.

gargoyle autistic: likes to sit on top of tables and counters – and sometimes on armrests if they are large enough. often perched with their knees pointing outwards and upwards. sometimes described to look similar to a cat staring out of a window.