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Exploring the connection between being autistic and loving animals

The Autistic Teacher

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ADHD & the Freeze Response

Future ADHD

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Why does everything I see about autism for parents or children? There’s this facebook page I like called Mrs Speechie P (who you’ve probably seen before), and she has great information. But it’s all for kids. I messaged her about this and she explained that she worked with children. But helping people who are adults that have been diagnosed (or self diagnosed) is just as important as helping kids. We need support too.

Say it with me everyone:

AUTISM. 👏AFFECTS. 👏ADULTS. 👏TOO.

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Hi everyone,

It’s been a while since I posted any articles, so I wanted to share one I found about the similarities and differences between autism and BPD (borderline personality disorder).

According to the article:

Various research has shown an overlap between BPD and autism. A 2024 study from the Brighton and Sussex Medical School in the United Kingdom found that not only is there an overlap in the conditions, but that misdiagnosis of the conditions can have a significant effect on the individual.

The researchers found several key issues that came from a misdiagnosis. These key findings included:

Harmful treatment: Certain treatments for BPD, such as “masking,” were shown to be harmful to individuals with a misdiagnosis. Masking involves hiding certain traits, specifically autistic traits. This was linked to increased suicidal ideation and a feeling of powerlessness. Individuals felt they could not change the BPD diagnosis, even though they thought it was not correct.

Stigma: Individuals who received a misdiagnosis of BPD felt it introduced a certain amount of stigma and diagnostic overshadowing. It led to healthcare professionals neglecting the true underlying issues and imposing treatments that were unhelpful and potentially detrimental.

Diagnostic barriers: Individuals found there were substantial barriers to receiving autism assessments after receiving a BPD diagnosis. This delayed appropriate support.

One of the main findings of this research was that those who did receive a correct diagnosis felt it was “life changing.” It gave them access to proper support, which significantly improved their well-being and mental health.

BPD and autism key similarities

There are several key similarities between BPD and autism, including:

emotional dysregulation, which may involveTrusted Source:

intense mood changes

difficulty managing emotions

impulsivity

social difficulties, which may involve:

fear of abandonment

difficulty with interpersonal relationships

difficulty understanding other’s emotions

communication issues, which may involve:

difficulty understanding social cues

difficulty forming relationships

rigid thinking patterns, which may involve:

black-and-white thinking or viewing situations and people as all “good” or all “bad”

rigid routines, specific interests, and rituals

difficulty accepting and adapting to change

difficulty navigating complex social situations

Learn more about borderline personality disorder.

BPD and autism key differences:

Even though there is an overlap between BPD and autism, they are two separate conditions.

BPD is a personality disorder characterized by impulsive behavior, unstable emotions, and an unstable sense of self. Autism is a neurological and developmental condition that involves repetitive behaviors, challenges in social skills, and nonverbal communication.

I’ll leave the full article below in case anyone wants to read it:

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6 Ways I Unmasked my Autistic Traits

Just wanted to note that everyone has different experiences and different ways of unmasking and these are just some of the ways people unmask and are personal to Lou themselves. If you resonate with these, that’s okay! Just note that everyone unmasks themselves in various ways. Not just these traits.

Neurodivergent_Lou

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For a long time, I wondered why I seemed to find life much harder than other people did… And then I realised I was autistic

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Thank you for sharing @haru-kuneko ♥️

Affirmations for Autistic People

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Why the “why” is important…

The Autistic Teacher

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I just realized my unmasked self is basically me acting like a 13 year old. Lol.

…I get kinda childish sometimes when I’m around some people.

…help me…

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Is it just me, or does anyone else get super nervous and a bit shaky when making phone calls? I just had to call my neurologist’s medical staff. It wasn’t a long call but boy I was nervous and shaky.

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Hey everyone,

First off, I hope you all are having a good day! It’s currently 6:23 am here in the US. insomnia sucks lol.

But I wanted to those who have Visual Snow Syndrome how I can make my way in the dark because it’s all just flickering dots. How do you guys get around?

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Affirmations for Autistic People

Neurodivergent Lou

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Thank you for letting me know and sharing your experience. I haven’t had any negative effects yet. I hope it stays that way.

Hi everyone,

I have stayed at a mental health facility for 6 days. I just got out and I’m in my room

I’m very sorry that I haven’t been able to post and help.

That have started a new medication called risperidone. If you’ve tried or are on it, please give your experience and what side effects it had (if you want to).

I hope you’re having a wonderful day/night

I appreciate each and every one of you. ♥️

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The facility was fine. It was my own personal issues. I’m doing better now.

Hi everyone,

I have stayed at a mental health facility for 6 days. I just got out and I’m in my room

I’m very sorry that I haven’t been able to post and help.

That have started a new medication called risperidone. If you’ve tried or are on it, please give your experience and what side effects it had (if you want to).

I hope you’re having a wonderful day/night

I appreciate each and every one of you. ♥️

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Very well said

“No matter how busy a person is, if they care, they’ll find time for you.”

— Unknown

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Hello, I hope youre having a nice day!

I wanted to ask if there is a relation between autism and music. Im autistic and I listen to music on my way to school. I later on started listening to it at school too and realized it helps me regulate my emotions better at school. School can be quite stressful to me since its really crowded and full of people I dont want to see. Also it helped me concentrate on my daily chores better at home too. Is there any scientific articles I can read about this? Thanks❤️

Hi there,

Music cand really help autistic people. There’s even music therapy that can help with depression, anxiety, ect.

USNews has a good article about it.

Here’s another article:

This can be applied to adults as well.

I hope this helps. Thank you for the inbox. I hope you have a wonderful day/night. ♥️

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ADHD Myths vs Reality

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