What role does intersectionality play in understanding autism, autistic life, privilege, oppression, masking, and advocacy?

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Do my #ActuallyAutistic comrades like having their photos taken? Do you feel like you’re masking for them? Or can really let loose and be yourself?

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How long does it take my #ActuallyAutistic comrades to wake up in the morning? What time do you usually wake up?

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What are some of my #ActuallyAutistic comrades' favorite TV shows to watch before bedtime to help unwind from the day and regulate yourself? Mine are the Office & Seinfeld.

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What do you think the biggest issue within our #ActuallyAutistic community is?

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How do my #ActuallyAutistic comrades feel about kissing (however you define it) Love it? Hate it? Overstimulating? Need it? Avoid?

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How do my #ActuallyAutistic comrades feel about kissing (however you define it) Love it? Hate it? Overstimulating? Need it? Avoid?

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What does the morning routine of my #ActuallyAutistic comrades look like? Do you have energy in the morning?

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To hummus or not to hummus?

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How do my #ActuallyAutistic comrades feel about sex? Do you love it? Hate it? Neutral? Is it sensory overload? Do you need it to self-regulate? Has your sex life changed since embracing your #AutisticSelf? Let's talk about it.

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What are the biggest dis-regulators for my #ActuallyAutistic comrades? Mine are last minute anything, getting wet, and lack of kindness & decency.

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Continuing the thread of #ActuallyAutistic folks and deep pressure - how do you feel about massage? Full body? Hands and feet only? Do you have lots of massage toys around the house? Use them as a stim?

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How do my #ActuallyAutistic comrades feel about being out in heavy rain? Overstimulating? Super fun?

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Do any of my #ActuallyAutistic comrades find themselves ordering/making food late at night? Even if not hungry? Do you have an addiction to food? How does it manifest? Or do you use food as a stim?

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Being an #ActuallyAutistic human doesn’t mean that we don’t have feelings or empathy. In fact, many of us love so hard, so passionately, so intensely, that it hurts. We can be pure love, full emotion. Our love knows no bounds.

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What are some of my #ActuallyAutistic comrades' happy places? Where do you go to relax, self-regulate, and just pass the time? My go-to's are bookshops, libraries with comfy seating, and my favourite museums.

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Is is possible that the #AutisticMind is actually the original neurotype? We are more grounded to nature, physically despise arbitrary hierarchies, pursue justice, place kindness over all else. 1/2

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What are some of my #ActuallyAutistic comrades' favourite topics to read about? When you head into the bookshop, what's the first section you're jetting to?

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For my #ActuallyAutistic comrades who engage in IRL communities and groups with fellow #autistic folks, how does it make you feel? For those who haven’t yet, what holds you back from taking that next step?

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As #ActuallyAutistic humans we aren’t always able to identify our emotions easily. Those of us who mask & camouflage to fit into the NT world often take on the energies, moods & stresses around us via mirroring, subconsciously. This disregulates us immensely. #AutisticThoughts