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What is the reversal of infodumping? @actuallyautistic
(What would you label "being subjected to or seeking further information on a topic, possibly for current or future deepdive sharing"?)
Very interested in translations or interpretations in other languages, including gestural and/or sign language, if you know any and want to share.

Aw, I just thought of Info dunking. Ah well.
Let info damping be "to rain on someone's misinformation parade." [Maybe dampening? Idk. Linguists take the wheel.]

@actuallyautistic

So, after getting to know a lot of other #Autists (and yes, I'm mostly focusing on higher functioning folks, but acknowledge lower functioning ones -- who still think and feel), I've come to the conclusion that we are the #NewMutants -- and are here to fix things. Seriously! If we had social skills and more confidence (I'm one of those with both), we could change everything! Rise up, my #Autist friends! We know how to fix shit! Let's have at it!

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@Drezil @TheOneSwit @rootsandcalluses

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Seit ich das mit dem "u" angenommen habe (schlappe 7 Jahre gebraucht...🙈) fange ich auch gaaanz laaangsam wieder an zu leben. #ADHS als #Autist zu haben macht so viel Sinn, weil sich quasi alles erklärt... vor allem:
O-Ton DE-Psycho: "Auch Du Scheiße, da haben sie ja die Hälfte ihrer Lebensenergie nur dafür aufgewendet nicht aufzufallen..." 🤢 😭

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@Drezil @TheOneSwit @rootsandcalluses

2018:
Der Psychiater in DK sagte direkt " #Autist mit #ADHS ". (da war ich 51 und habe ihm nicht geglaubt)

Winter 2022/2023:
Erste, aber fast tödliche Depression - Mit #Prostatakarzinom Diagnose war aber sofort alles wieder "gut".

spät 2023 in DE:
"ADHS ja klar... aber sie sind doch kein Autist".

früh 2025 DE:
"Ich glaub jetzt ich weiß jetzt was der DK-Kollege mit 'autistic peaks' meinte... lass uns doch mal nen AQ50 Test machen..."
43 Punkte...🤪

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So, I don't go to many concerts these days -- and mask up at indoor venues. However, I cannot resist seeing fellow #Autist #GaryNuman -- especially after reading what he wrote... Wow!

"[Gary Numan's] next album, ‘Intruder’, presented a fresh but complementary narrative. It’s a philosophical examination of a potential future apocalypse: the planet can only survive by purging its inhabitants. ‘Intruder’ also hit #2 in the UK charts.

"Numan explained: “‘Intruder’ looks at climate change from the planet’s point of view. If the Earth could speak, and feel things the way we do, what would it say? How would it feel? The songs, for the most part, attempt to be that voice, or at least try to express what I believe the earth must feel at the moment”.

"The planet sees us as its children now grown into callous selfishness, with a total disregard for its well being. It feels betrayed, hurt and ravaged. Disillusioned and heartbroken it is now fighting back. Essentially, it considers human kind to be a mistake, a virus attacking the planet. #ClimateChange is the undeniable sign of the Earth saying enough is enough, and finally doing what it needs to do to get rid of us, and explaining why it feels it has to do it.”

"Partially written and recorded during lockdown, it’s no surprise that current circumstances have been assimilated into its themes. It’s especially evident in ‘The Gift’, which evolves from a sparse introduction into a resonant Middle-Eastern sonic motif. It imagines Covid-19 as the first weapon that the planet deploys in order to eradicate mankind and once again flourish.

"While anger and vengeance rage in its opening chapters, ‘Intruder’ charts a wider spectrum of emotions. ‘Is This World Not Enough’ and ‘A Black Sun’ exude regret and then despair that this fate could’ve been avoided. The finale presents a black-hearted double-bill to bring the curtain down on the tale. First ‘Now And Forever’ offers a hope of eternity in the end days during its theatrical intensity, before the sparse, sorrowful ‘The End Of Dragons’ ends on the chilling reminder that what’s broken can’t always be fixed."

statetheatreportland.com/event

State Theatre, Portland MaineGary Numan - State Theatre, Portland Maine

An die #Autist:innen unter euch:
Vielleicht bin ich ja selbst autistischer als ich denke, aber ich verstehe dieses "Sprichworte wörtlich nehmen" nicht.
Ich mein... Entweder sie sind wörtlich gemeint/verstehbar oder sie müssen eh (beim ersten Mal) erklärt werden 🤔
Also sowas wie "Tomaten auf den Augen" wird ja gern als Beispiel genommen.
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Touched Music have put out a second volume of their charity compilation Full Spectrum.

Full spectrum 2 compilation is in aid of a fantastic charity!

Reach Lanarkshire autism do great work to relieve those in need, by providing ASD services of support and guidance both emotional and practical to individuals and their families.

They also provide education and self awareness to individuals with an ASD, their families and those who come into their contact with the purpose of empowering and including those individuals.

released April 25, 2025

touched.bandcamp.com/album/ful

#ASD #Music #ElectronicMusic #Charity #ActuallyAutistic #MusicForCharity #Autism #TouchedMusic #Autistic #Autist

@actuallyautistic

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@actuallyautistic Oh, and yeah. I was the one who won the 50-yard and 100-yard dashes in HS (against fellow AFABs, but could have competed with the boys), and I graduated with HONORS from HS and College (with a degree specializing in Ancient Greek), and have loved and been loved by many. I've had a full life (but it could have been way fuller *IF* I hadn't been bullied and knew more about my unique abilities -- not disabilties -- at a younger age)!
#Autist #AutismAwarenessMonth #AbilitiesNotDisabilties #DifferentlyAbled

@actuallyautistic Ummmm... Level 2 #Autist with #ADHD over here. I've have the same job for 20 years and have been married for 15. I even know how to use the bathroom and have written short stories, plays and poems! Oh, and I did receive my refund check from the IRS (damn, I will miss paper checks!).

RFK JR. said today that children with autism will face a lot of "nevers" in their lives, including never holding a job and never going on a date.

"RFK Jr.'s wild claim went further than just saying kids with autism will never have a job or fall in love, as according to him, they won't be able to play sports, write creatively, or use the bathroom unattended either. 'These are kids who will never pay taxes, they'll never hold a job, they'll never play baseball, they'll never write a poem. They'll never go out on a date. Many of them will never use a toilet unassisted,' RFK Jr. said.

'Disgusting' RFK Jr slammed for saying autistic kids 'will never have a job or fall in love'

irishstar.com/news/us-news/dis

Irish Star · 'Disgusting' RFK Jr slammed for saying autistic kids 'will never have a job'RFK Jr. said that children with autism will never be able to do many things such as "go on a date" or "hold a job" despite many people with the disability already doing those things and more

April ist der #AutismAwarenessMonth bzw #AutismAcceptanceMonth . Leider gibt es oft das Vorurteil, jemand könne nicht #Autist sein, weil er /sie arbeitet, sprechen kann, studiert hat, #Kinder / #Familie hat. Oder alle Autisten seien mathematisch begabt, orientierungslos im Freien, empathielos, ordentlich. Vergesst es. #Autismus ist ein #Spektrum. Fragt einfach Personen, die #ActuallyAutistic sind, was das für sie bedeutet und wie es sich anfühlt. Ihr werdet staunen.

Ok, I know I'm not the only radical #wheelie or anarchist #Autist; I know there are lots and lots of us who are desperate to help with this fight, but who get shut out by an ableist culture that permeates even the Left.

If you Are #Disabled what do you do to resist? Can you share just enough information to help others accomplish the same, without endangering yourself?

I'll start:
Home Lobbying
Online-meet organizing
Online info sessions with National groups
#Justice Art

Can anyone add?

Eigentlich wollte ich das nicht preisgeben, aber ich hasse es mich zu verstellen *atmet tief ein und wieder aus* : Ich bin Autistin und habe Probleme mit der Kommunikation.
Ich wünsche mir sehr, das ich mehr auf andere eingehen kann, aber oft weiß ich nicht was ich schreiben kann.
Ich versuche mir aber Mühe zu geben 👉👈
So, nun ist es raus ^^
#autist #autistin