It's all about the #lyrics
Today I uploaded this #musicvideo for my yesterday released new single "Make It a Breeze"

Any #neurodiverse person knows different kinds of daily struggles in a NT world 😵
The constant failure trying to cope, the #sensoryoverload, the communication issues...
Thisis what my song is about.

https://youtu.be/RmvI3SckxW4

#release #newsingle #song #musician #songwriting #pop #edm #indieartist #synths #overstimulation #adhs #autism #neurodiversity #autismawareness

"Make it a breeze" is a fun wild mix of Pop, Jazz, EDM and the only single I made so far that features the Jaw Harp 😋

🎉🥳 my new song is live NOW!
Have a listen here and let me know what you think:
https://listen.music-hub.com/mkXTQZ

#release #newsingle #song #musician #songwriting #pop #edm #indieartist #spotify #musichub #piano #synths #SensoryOverload #overstimulation #adhs #autismawareness #mindfulness #meditation #jawharp #studioone #presonusstudioone #homestudio

#DisabilityPrideMonth
#AutismAwareness

I'm no expert on autism. I've googled some things, asked advice from doctors and therapists, and when it comes to taking care of my daughter: I've largely just winged it.

When I was younger, I probably would've been diagnosed with autism as well, but it wasn't the style at the time.
So when my daughter seeks out a small, quiet place when everything is getting too much: man, I feel that. Wish I could join her...but she's probably doing it to get away from me :blobcat_fine:

We have a tent set up in her room that she sometimes crawls in to, to recharge her batteries.

It makes me feel very special when she drags me in there with her. Even if it is a tight squeeze.

I missed a few days for the weekend, but here's another post for #AutismAwareness in #DisabilityPrideMonth

I've mentioned a few times that my daughter is specifically non-verbal autistic. A large percentage (25-30%) of children diagnosed with autism will have delayed or impared speech.

Non-verbal is a bit of a misnomer since many, like my daughter, can and will use some words to communicate, but they will be few and far between.

Here's a non-exaustive list of my daughters words.

* cheese
* toast
* bye
* cat
* dog
* cow
* plane
* bubble
* baby
* dinosaur ("raaaah!")
* car
* "bic" (most likely means picture)
* thank you
* okay
* (numbers 1-13)

That's not all, but it's most.
She understands a great deal of what we say to her, but very little is said by her.

Unfortunately for our morale: no "love," but we will assume it's implied.

My daughter is sitting with us, doing puzzles on her tablet.
She gets up without a word, walks to the kitchen, opens the fridge, and says: "Cheese."

This is one of only a handfull of words she will use - and I will give her all the cheese she desires.

She is non-verbal autistic and the words that she uses mean everything to me.

#AutismAwareness
#DisabilityPrideMonth

Continuing my posts regarding #AutismAwareness for #DisabilityPrideMonth

A common misconception is that Autism Spectrum Disorder is a linear spectrum between more or less autistic.

It's more accurate to consider ASD to be a spectrum of disorders which are grouped under the label of Autism.

For example, my daughter is non-verbal autistic (perhaps more discussion of that on a later post), doesn't understand social cues, and has some issues letting go of ideas once she has them, but has excellent motor skills, a great memory, and is fiercely independent.

So the takeaway from this is that not all autistic people are the same, and they will excel and struggle with different things.

Continuing my posts about #AutismAwareness for #DisabilityPrideMonth

My daughter is now 4 years old, diagnosed as being non-verbal, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) level 3, with a global developmental delay.

Perhaps the most common question I get is: "Was she always like this?" Or "When did you know? "
I have also had people trying to insist it was vaccines. It wasn't vaccines. Get your kids vaccinated.

My daughter was a very quiet baby. She took a bit longer than normal to learn to crawl, and she took a bit longer to learn to walk. So when she was taking a bit longer to learn to talk: we weren't terribly concerned.
But she was also missing social cues, not responding to her name, and had a tendency to stack, sort, or arrange things in particular ways.
From a pretty early age: we had our suspicions.

So, in short: the official diagnosis took a long time, but I'd say even from a few weeks old, her behaviour just seemed a little bit off.

I don't really post on social media very often, but maybe it's time to change that for Disability Pride Month.

My daughter is non-verbal autistic, and if anyone stumbles across this and has questions, wants to share stories, or scream into the void: I'll be here.

I'll be trying to make a post every day for the rest of the month about what our journey has been like, any helpful information, or stories.

#DisabilityPride #AutismAwareness

Original toot date: 27 March, 2023

1/8
#TopicTuesday Long Read: Disability Inclusion within Brimbank.
My first question raided at this months council meeting was as follows:
“Brimbank's 2022-2026 Disability Action Plan was released around 4 months ago, yet there is no reference to Neurodivergent people (other than reference to a symbol identifier), let alone any planning to ensure their inclusion in our community. Neurodivergent people should not need to wait until 2026 before their barriers to inclusion in Brimbank events will be considered, so what action is Brimbank City Council taking, to ensure their inclusion is possible at council run events?”

(continued in replies.)

#WeAreBrimbank #Brimbank #disability #disabled #neurodiversity #neurodiverse #neurodivergent #autism #autismawareness #autisminclusion #sensory #sensoryoverload #disabilityinclusion #neurodiversityacceptance #disabilityawareness #invisibledisability #invisibledisabilityawareness #immunecompromised #atrisk #isolation #community #CovidIsNotOver #CovidIsntOver #covidisstillhere #COVIDisAirborne

Original toot date: 22 March, 2023

#WhoAmIWednesday - Disabled, Neurodiverse & Queer.

I wasn’t sure I should post this story. In fact, I'm still not sure. As I get ready to press the Toot button, my heart rate is increasing, my head is spinning & I feel like I am going to have a panic attack.

But you can’t be what you can’t see. You can’t raise awareness if people don’t know you exist!
So here it is, one of the most personal stories I have shared to date.

Full story here 👇
https://tinyurl.com/WAIWDNQ

#chloeshayden #JordonSteeleJohn
#EllyDesmarchelier
#DiversityandInclusion
#glbt #lgbtqia #LGBTI #GLBTI #queerrights #disabled #disabilities #disability #invisabledisability #disabilityinclusion #neurodivergent #neurodiversity #neurodiverse #neurodiversityawareness #ADHD #adultadhd #autistic #autisticadults #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance #AdultAutism #OCD #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #PCOS #pcoswarrior #pcosawareness #WeAreBrimbank

Hi 👋
You can call me Kazan, I’m a French 🇫🇷 autistic human being.

I’m also a social worker alongside kids with autism and intellectual deficiency.

I’d love to spread autism awareness especially in France.

My specific interests are: 🌋🦖🌩️🌪️✏️✒️📸.

#ActuallyAutistic #AutismAwareness

Today is #autismprideday and I made my first real talking head youtube video about it 😱🙏
I talk about why I think Autism PRIDE day is IMPORTANT 🌈 and about the song "Make it a breeze" wich I wrote about my own autism barriers in life 🚧

Have a look and share: ✨💕

"Autistic musician on AUTISM PRIDE DAY 🙌"
https://youtu.be/CaJUAmbMNZU

The lyrics I talk about, you find on this insta post:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CtohatmMYEY/?igshid=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng==

#autism #autismus #autismawareness #autismacceptance
#songwriting

A Decade of Inclusion and Empowerment: Celebrating SAP's Autism at Work ... https://youtu.be/EK-KcRsALho via @YouTube #SAP @SAP #Autism #AutismAcceptance #AutismAwareness #AutismAtWork #Diversity #DiversityandInclusion

Everyone has gotten lost at some point or another.

https://medium.com/the-bouncin-and-behavin-poetry-society/losing-yourself-7251e690d7a1

#poetry #poem #lost #autismawareness

New design in stock in my Etsy store.

https://etsy.com/shop/QuirkyCutterCreation

#actuallyautistic #AutismAwareness #autismacceptance #bracelets #smallbusiness #disabledcreator

🚨New Post🚨What are you doing in my swamp!?

“At sixteen my principal ambition in life was to become a hermit...." To see just how much Shrek and I have in common, you can read all about masking, social acceptance and neurodivergent dating here ⬇

https://autcasts.substack.com/p/what-are-you-doing-in-my-swamp

@actuallyautistic

#autism #actuallyautistic #ADHD #neurodivergent #neurokin #neuropride #autcasts #movies #films #shrek #masking #autismawareness #autismacceptance

The most frustrating thing about dealing with the neurotypical world for me, is being shamed and ostracized for pointing out obvious lies. As if the person lying is somehow acting socially acceptable, but I am not!?
https://medium.com/scuzzbucket/the-ultimate-sin-6d935456b282
#poetry #poetrymonth #autism #autismawareness #napowrimo

⭐️Join me in supporting the 2023 Autism Acceptance Police Patch Initiative.

I just picked up a few patches and all donations benefit the The Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism.☀️

Thank you Malden Police Dept for celebrating differences and all you do for our community! 🇺🇸

Donation🔗https://secure.qgiv.com/event/maldenpolicedepartment2023/

#NationalAutismMonth #autismawareness #autismawarenessmonth #CelebrateDifferences #diversity #equality #community #photo #communitysupport #autismacceptance

it is interesting that Autism Awareness and National Poetry Month coincide. It has been very cathartic, and a number of the poems I have written this month are related to autism awareness and acceptance.
https://medium.com/the-bouncin-and-behavin-poetry-society/switch-of-life-703d2f6c176f
#poetry #napowrimo #autism #autismawareness

@georgetakei @TheAutisticTooter Thank you for your efforts to raise awareness :gi: (though we really need so much more than awareness now)

BTW, most of us (according to research and countless polls) prefer to be called Autistic people, or Autistics, or Autists

We’re not people ‘with autism’, still less people ‘with ASD’

(Individual preferences may differ of course, and should be respected)

#ActuallyAutistic #AutismAwareness #AutisticAcceptance