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dramypsyd , to actuallyautistic
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Good morning! I've been asked to write an article on what things I keep in my "sensory bag" that help me as an autistic therapist. What do you use? @actuallyautistic

independentpen , to actuallyautistic
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Dear autistics who wear bras, what brand is true to size, does not irritate your skin, and prevents excess movement? @actuallyautistic

theautisticcoach , to actuallyautistic
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Do my comrades recognize a meltdown coming on before it erupts?

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theautisticcoach , to actuallyautistic
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How did my comrades self-regulate before they knew that they were or before they learned healthy ways to do so?

@actuallyautistic

theautisticcoach , to actuallyautistic
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Do my comrades feel that they have and receive enough support in life?

What could you use?

What resources can you share with others?

@actuallyautistic

theautisticcoach , to actuallyautistic
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Do my comrades have a good relationship with their families of origin?

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theautisticcoach , to actuallyautistic
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What does the term “unmasking” mean to my comrades?

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theautisticcoach , to actuallyautistic
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What’s the most important thing you’ve learnt this year about being ?

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theautisticcoach , to actuallyautistic
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How do my comrades feel about airports?

Planes?

What are your top tips?

@actuallyautistic

Autistrain ,
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@theautisticcoach

No issues for me. I prepare myself in advance so the security check is mostly no problem.

Tips:

Always ask for accommodations just after or before you book your flight. Airlines and airport may offer some. It sadly depends on them and the local legislation.

The first thing is to read all you need to know for the security check.

The liquids have to be in a closeable plastique back. The ones for the freezer work fine. The plastic bag needs to be placed in a easily reachable place.

The same applies for all your electronic devices including headphones/earphones, chargers, etc. Place all of them in a easily reachable placed plastic bag. At the security check, you need to pull out of the bag just one plastic bag what make the whole process quicker and easy.

Depending on where you travel, at least in the Schengen area it's fine to take your solid food with you through the security check. You can take your confort food with you. You can let the food in the cabin bag. The same applies for empty plastic bottles. You can take an empty bottle through the security check and fill the bottle in the toilets.

All the usual stuffs for the hyper-/hyposensitivities like headphones, stimming toys, comfortable clothes (it's not the fashion week /s), etc.

In the airport, there may be a quiet space or room. It's helpful for the anxiety. If the airport has a specific accommodation, I recommend to use it if it fits your needs. You have the right to do so.

In the airplane, if there is free rows, you can ask to move there to be alone.

@actuallyautistic

theautisticcoach , to actuallyautistic
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How do my comrades cope with / handle / process grief?

Do you do it "differently"?

If so, you're not alone.

@actuallyautistic

theautisticcoach , to actuallyautistic
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Do my comrades have difficulties with tying their shoes?

If so, you're not alone.

@actuallyautistic

theautisticcoach , to actuallyautistic
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For those of my comrades who don't recognize themselves as being in Autistic Burnout -

Is it possible that you actually may be masking your Burnout?

@actuallyautistic

theautisticcoach , to actuallyautistic
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Do my comrades have a journaling practice?

What's it look like?

@actuallyautistic

theautisticcoach , to actuallyautistic
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How do my comrades manage a clenched jaw?

@actuallyautistic

theautisticcoach , to actuallyautistic
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Do my comrades who have find themselves vomiting often? Especially when standing up and sitting rapidly.

@actuallyautistic

theautisticcoach , to actuallyautistic
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Can autism advocacy be mystical?

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theautisticcoach , to actuallyautistic
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What does the term "self-advocacy" mean to my comrades?

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theautisticcoach , to actuallyautistic
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Big question for my comrades

Is unmasking a value in and of itself? Or is it because of something bigger than that?

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theautisticcoach , to actuallyautistic
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How do my confront ableism in their day to day lives?

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theautisticcoach , to actuallyautistic
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Do my comrades find themselves masking even with their therapists, coaches, or counselors?

If so, more than usual? Less? Why do you think that is?

If not, why do you think that you don’t?

@actuallyautistic

theautisticcoach , to actuallyautistic
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Do my comrades have a good sense of personal boundaries?

@actuallyautistic

theautisticcoach , to actuallyautistic
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Good morning comrades!

Do you stim by playing with your ear lobe?

If so, you're not alone.

@actuallyautistic

theautisticcoach , to actuallyautistic
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Do you use the word "Neurodivergent"?

Why or why not?

Do you think it's ableist?

If you don't use it, what word do you use?

@actuallyautistic

Autistrain ,
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@theautisticcoach

It's a good question. I don't really like it. It implies the divergence of a norm dictate by capitalism. In fact, the neurodiversity paradigm is in opposition of having a neurological norm.

The neudifferent is better. We are all different from another and it celebrates the uniqueness of each human. It implies the paradigm of reciprocity. Neurospicy and many others are fine too.

@actuallyautistic

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