#Communication Aids for Autism

[noisycowboyglitter]

Autism Awareness Tie-Dye Shirts for Mom and Dad: Showing Support with Style

Tie-Dye the Town with Adorable Autism Pride: Matching Shirts for Mom & Dad

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Rock vibrant colors and celebrate your amazing child with these adorable, tie-dye Autism Mom and Dad shirts! Perfect for spreading awareness and showcasing your love, these shirts come in a variety of splashy, psychedelic tie-dye patterns that are totally unique, just like your child.

Imagine the smiles on your faces as you wear these comfy tees to therapy appointments, park playdates, or autism walks. Made from soft, breathable cotton, they'll keep you cool on sunny days while you cheer on your little one.

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These shirts aren't just for parents! Grab a set for grandparents, aunts, uncles, or anyone who wants to show their support for autism acceptance. They're also fantastic conversation starters, raising awareness in a fun and positive way.

Available in a range of sizes, you can find the perfect fit for everyone. Plus, with their cheerful tie-dye designs, these shirts are a far cry from boring old awareness tees. Add a pop of color and a whole lot of love to your autism journey with these cute and comfy Mom and Dad shirts!

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Finding the perfect gift for someone on the spectrum can be tricky. But worry not! Here are some ideas to spark joy and support sensory needs:

Fidget Fun: Fidget toys help manage stress and improve focus. Explore spinners, squishy balls, or calming chewelry.

Sensory Escape: Create a calming haven with a weighted blanket, noise-canceling headphones, or a mesmerizing lava lamp.

Creative Expression: Unleash artistic talent with textured modeling clay, colorful paints, or a light-up drawing pad.

Building Confidence: For puzzle lovers, try a 3D brain teaser or a captivating marble run. Building sets or craft kits encourage creativity and social interaction.

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Remember, the best gift caters to the individual's unique preferences. Happy gifting!

[clownrecess]

You do not have the right to touch someone's disability aid without asking, whether that aid be a wheelchair or an AAC device.

"It's just a tablet, though." No, it is not. It is my voice. Touching or moving my device without my permission is like touching my mouth without permission, it's weird, gross, invasive, and rude. Stop.

Pushing someone's wheelchair without permission is like picking them up and moving them out of the way eithout permission, its weird, invasive, gross, and weird. Stop.

[confused-n-sinning]

Hey everyone, it's Autism Acceptance Month

Meaning

Time to take down Autism Speaks

A man called David Page started this on Tiktok. His autistic son took his life, and due to that he wants to make a change, he wants to shut down the organisation Autism Speaks.

Why?

Only around ONE PERCENT of Autism Speaks' revenue goes to helping autistic people and their families.

Autism speaks supports eugenics. They want to cure or get rid of autism. Autism can't be cured, it should be accepted and accommodated.

The majority of the people working there are not autisic.

They spread misinformation and stigma that autistic people should be feared and that they ruin families.

Autism speaks silences real autistic voices

How do we shut them down?*

Call Autism Speaks' phones lines as much as you can this month and keep them busy, so that less donations go through.

Keep their website open this month to overwhelm the server.

Use the #autismspeaks on every social media for random spam, so that its harder for their content to be found.

Live stream! Post! Share other posts! Talk about why Autism Speaks is harmful! Be loud and our voices will be heard.

*I'm using the suggestions from David Page's videos

Go follow David Page!! I found him on tiktok. Share his videos on other socials.

[realrogerhours]

I sincerely need help.

I have recently been saddled with a $1,630 debt from the government of Canada on account of two disability payments that had been paid out to me shortly after the move.

At the time, I had no say in the matter of whether or not I could use that money, my mother was taking all my cash to try and alleviate the homelessness situation we were in.

For those who may base their decisions on these kinds of factors, I am a bisexual autistic man who, despite a myriad of learning disabilities, has trained a unique artistic style. I am unemployable, and currently reliant on a small monthly stipend from the local government.

I cannot pay this back unassisted, I only make $830 a month, I barely have enough to feed myself.

For this reason, I am asking, with great shame, for help.

This is my Ko-Fi page, details are there, for donations of 17 dollars or more I will be giving you a free sketch.

I am also providing commission slots through Ko-Fi, but be warned! I cannot provide discounts this way, contacting me directly and paying through Square is still the preferred method.

Every cent counts and helps.

[wormonastringtheory]

Hi friends, please help this family out. He's under constant sensory overload.

[mxmorbidmidnight]

To disabled people, you have a right to support, you have a right to exist.

We must end this idea of “disabled enough” so many of us deny ourselves or have been denied accomodations and support due to this idea. If you benefit from a cane then you have a right to use a cane. You are not taking away resources from others who “actually need it” if it helps you go about your life with greater ease then you are who it was made for. You have a right to use facilities such as priority seats. You have the right to rest. I promise you my dear that does not make you lazy in the slightest. You have a right to ask when you need support you are not being needy or demanding. If you struggle with urgency issues, you have a right to use the disabled bathroom, if you benefit from it then you have a right to use it. If digit toys help you, then you should be able to carry a fidget toy. If you need more time for certain tasks, you have the right to be given such. I cannot stress this enough, this does not make you lazy. Asking for support does not make you selfish.

You have a right to call others out on their ableism. You are not “too sensitive”, having a disability does not mean you always have to be in good humour about your condition, it does not mean you have to take whatever comes your way. If you are being treated cruelly, if you are being dismissed, demeaned, insulted and talked down upon you have a right to address this.

If you benefit from pre-prepared meals, use them!! It does not make you lazy. All I want you to focus on is that you are keeping yourself as well fed as you can. Reduce your struggle wherever possible! What abled people often consider laziness often is in fact rather how a person with a disability is able to assist themself in their daily life. You are allowed to make things easier for you, in fact I ask that you do.

You are allowed to use mobility aids in public, glucose monitors, nasal cannulas or any other devices that keep you safe and healthy. It does not make you look worse, it is not an eyesore or something that must be hidden. Your disability does not make you unpresentable, you have a right to be in public if your disability affects the way you look, if you make noise or you drool. Your disability does not make you unworthy of being seen.

Your disability doesn’t make you “stupid”. Not scoring well in school does not make you stupid, difficulty with reading or speaking does not make you stupid. Inability to work does not make you a burden. Not contributing to capitalism does not mean your life has no value.

Just because your disability is not as severe as that of others does not mean you shouldn’t be given support. The same goes for if you don’t “look” disabled. You do not owe explanations to others, you should not force yourself to do the same things in the same ways as those without your disability. You are going to do things differently and there are going to be things you can’t do. That does not make you lazy.

I tell you this with all the sincerity in my heart, the only person when it comes to your disability you owe anything to is yourself. You have a right to put yourself first. You have a right to rest. You have a right to exist as you are, a person with a disability.

[stimboardboy]

pixel art communication cards

[purplebehittindifferent]

Hey! I’m being vulnerable here and I expect everyone to be respectful of those who do and don’t relate to these issues!

This is posted for education and exploration into tools to help others and myself function

💜♾️ 💜_______________💜 ♾️ 💜

I fall under the neurodivergent umbrella, and really like to find creators who help those with autism and other things as well.

I’ve found really cool cards and hoodies you can get for communication, that can be used for those who go non-verbal, or struggle communicating at any point.

Good explanation by a wonderful creator here!

I’ve never gone non-verbal, however I am unable to speak when I have panic attacks, which are most common for me when I’m in a place I’m not used to, or feel unsafe.

(Panic attacks can happen for many many reasons! Some have them as a result of triggers that can be really specific, if you meet someone who struggles with this, ask how you can help if they start to struggle, if they are comfortable ofc)

I am moving soon and therefore entering a new group of peers who might not know how to deal with well-

Me being unable to communicate 😅

(Mainly thinking of my future Roomate, I’ve also learned that many people don’t know what to do in situations where others have panic attacks)

I don’t think I need communication cards, and I would want it to be on something I can keep on me. So I was wondering what I could do to set myself up for success if this happens.

So I’m thinking I’m gonna make some bracelets with letter beads

One hand saying yes, the other saying no.

And I’m brainstorming a few other things I might want to communicate like: I don’t want to be touched. Or: I need a hug

What do you think would be good?

How can I make this the most useful for me?

What would you put on yours?

If you have any suggestions for this project, I think it would be wonderful if some of us could do it together!

(Sorry for block of text. Take care of yourselves)

[bruhautism]

i realized how helpful my cane was when i was sick and dizzy (still sick tho lol).

i could hardly walk i felt so bad but i was able to walk because of my cane.

canes are so fucking cool. and useful. even if you don’t “need” them.

[sprinkleofquirk]

Moooooooore bracelets

They will make a fine addition to my collection

[clownrecess]

I want to talk about all the little attachments and details on my AAC device!

The main way that I communicate is with my device. The one I currently use is a high tech AAC device made out of an android tablet and the app Avaz. Attached to my device are a few little things, some of which might not seem too important, but all of them are actually very important to me!

Attached to my strap are my chewmoji communication cards. I got them a few years ago. Whilst I mainly use my device to communicate, and it is very useful and easy for me, sometimes my chewmojis are easier for communicating simple emotions. They get the most use when I am regressed and/or when I have low spoons. They are very easy for me to use, because I can just flip through them and find the one that looks like how I feel! They are also chewable, which is helpful if I am having a difficult time and need oral sensory input. I don't use them very often for chewing, I usually use my chewy pendants for that, but its useful to have the option just in case. (In case anyone is wondering, yes, I wash them frequently! Even when I havent chewed on them I still clean them often.)

On my strap are my pins. I currently have two pins on my strap, but I would like to also get one that says something like "I'm autistic".

The blue pin on my strap is for safety and convenience purposes. It says "I hear + understand but don't speak". I need this pin because often times people won't understand that I am nonspeaking, and so they will become confused or even frustrated with me.

The other pin is for comfort purposes. It is a pin of a red converse shoe, and my best friend in the entire world gave it to me.

[olligator]

Help Annie a trans autistic disabled woman in need

https://www.instagram.com/p/C-lvMA-grJj/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet

UPDATE: Annie has made a gofundme

https://gofund.me/fe31dacd

[disabilityconnie]

for future reference or whatever (like the next couple months since i’m looking for wheelchair)

people with wheelchairs please answer!!

i’m drunk rn sorry if i sound weird

does anyone have good and cheap wheelchair recommendations that turn well and are light weight?

i’m not “physically or medically” disabled. but i’m autistic and i smoke sometimes therefore my legs hurt a bit. though it’s not just the smoking i know that’s not the main reason since i’ve been drained of energy since high school way before i smoke and drank or anything like that. idk what’s wrong with me. anyways. sorry for rambling.

i need cheap wheelchair reccomendations. stuff that will actually last me a while. thank you guys!!

[starrsys]

free communication cards!!

example:

Hello! I have made some communication cards for when I am non verbal, and wanted to share! It can be hard finding free versions which also look cute or are customizable, so thats what I formatted these for!

In order to customize them on the original file, you will have to have medibang paint, as that is what I used to create them!

Completely free use, just don't sell them! No need to credit me either unless you desire to!

How to make them?

- Print off the cards!

- Cut them out as desired!

- Add stickers if desired!

- Laminate if desired! Can use clear tape!

- Use hold puncher on each desired corner!

- Connect all together using some sort of ring or clasp!

- Use when needed!

This is the premade cards in black and white, for those who do not have access to color printing!

This is the premade cards in pink, for those who do have access to color printing and desire pink!

Want colors other than pink?

- Download Medibang Paint!

- Download the mdp file!

- Open in Medibang Paint

- Go to top of layers!

- Follow instructions there!

- Export each separately as PNG

- Use PNG to PDF converter if desired!

Need more/different term on cards?

- Download Medibang Paint

- Download MDP file

- Open MDP file in Medibang Paint

- Open Folders

- Double tap text you desire to edit

- Edit text and confirm

Blanks are available too in the PDF at the end so you can write your own too!!

more Examples!

[spicebutchmansion]

beginner guide to autistic stim toys

I too was once scouring the internet just after realizing I was autistic, but turning up what was mainly the blogs of "autism moms". Not exactly was I was looking for since they're weird and actually autistic adults and teens are not their target audience. So if you are finding yourself unsure where to look or what's actually good, I hope you enjoy this list!

funkyfidgetsshop.co.uk - this site has a lot of very reasonably priced and high quality fidgets and sweets. my favorites are their moon & stars stress ball, Needoh nice cube, and textured sensory ring. items listed include ones that are silent & classroom/workplace friendly, and ones that make noise.

tanglecreations.com - a well loved classic, the variety of tangles is very good! I am obsessed with the textured series, hairy tangle, and infinity pearl aqua. visually stunning options as well as lots of different textures and feels for different sensory needs. pretty silent and safe for school or work as well.

harkla.co - the sensory sock they make is widely well reviewed, as well as coming in child and adult sizes. a great addition to a reading nook, as you can cocoon yourself inside if so desired.

us.loopearplugs.com - I definitely recommend these and love the pair I own. with a wide range of noise cancelling/muting ranges and colors to pick from, these are great. I have the quiet loops and appreciate the soft silicone material, this makes it so I can sleep with them in.

[nonspeakingkiku]

Kiku got some new stuff recently and is gonna post about some of it. ☺️ (only some of it right now because can only access some of it).

Kiku got Kiku's first tactile symbol

ID: A black and red 3D printed tactile symbol. It is a black diamond with a large red X in the middle, under the X is a small white sticker with no on it in black text. End ID.

Kiku got a He/Him pronoun pin. ☺️

ID: A white hand holding a swirly trans pride colored pride pin. Written on the pin is He/Him in a bubbly font. There are little hearts and blue and pink speckles around the text End ID

And Kiku got a new sensory toy! It was originally all connected together but two of the pieces are really noisey and one is not so Kiku disconnected them. This is a baby sensory toy from Walmart. It's a Spark Create Imagine Sensory Dessert Rattle. Tge donut rattles and the cookie spins and make a clicking sound. Kiku's favorite part is the waffle, it's name is Eggo. ☺️

ID: A cream color waffle shaped popit with a little loop at the top laying on a brown comforter . The popit has 9 oval shaped bubbles. End ID

ID: A chocolate chip cookie toy and a orange donut toy with green and yellow sprinkles linked together with a white ribbon. End ID