Not-going-to-bed, because "I should probably go to bed" ... it's 1:30am and I haven't actually *done* any of the fun things I wanted to. Because even just wanting to do something (even a special interest / music hobby) feels like a (subconscious) demand. #PDA sucks!
(at least I think this is what's going on... or maybe I'm just burned out)
#actuallyautic #DemandAvoidance @actuallyautistic

Not-going-to-bed, because "I should probably go to bed" ... it's 1:30am and I haven't actually *done* any of the fun things I wanted to. Because even just wanting to do something (even a special interest / music hobby) feels like a (subconscious) demand. #PDA sucks!
(at least I think this is what's going on... or maybe I'm just burned out)
#actuallyautic #DemandAvoidance @actuallyautistic

I figured it's probably about time that I write an #introduction...

Hi, I'm Oliver! I'm non-binary and asexual, and use they/them pronouns; and I'm Autistic (preferring identity-first language) and have ADHD.

I'm interested in all things technology, especially in making technology work for everybody (both in terms of accessiblity and equality).

I run the new Page.LGBT Mastodon instance, which is intended to be an open and welcoming space for all members of the LGBTQ+ community (except for TERFs, of course).

I'd love to connect with more Autistic & neurodivergent people on here, as well as other LGBTQ+ people!

#autism #actuallyautic #introduction #adhd #neurodivergent #neurodiversity #lgbtq #lgbtqia #lgbt

What an intense week with lots of social events... I'm done. Hoping for a calm week, there are no resources left to repeat the level of the last one.
#actuallyautic

@tweak Hi Adam. #bmth is great! I also like #CarSeatHeadrest and #Gojira. I mostly see local bands because I love the energy. It’s cool your son is #actuallyautic. Some things are hard for various reasons but everyone has great gifts as well. Hopefully we can find a way to use them to help the world.

Any #actuallyautic people find tbemselves upsetting people by not doing something they’ve been implicitly asked to do? Recently I keep not doing things because I didn’t notice I was being asked- though afterwards I can see I should have been able to make the connection. This happens with my family (who are all have autism diagnoses, which I don’t) - so wonder if this is autism or if I just need to try harder to understand.

Oh, any recommendations for good literary novels or graphic novels with authentically #autistic / #neurodivergent characters? Thanks.
#actuallyautic #adhd @actuallyautistic 2/2

Oh, any recommendations for good literary novels or graphic novels with authentically #autistic / #neurodivergent characters? Thanks.
#actuallyautic #adhd @actuallyautistic 2/2