#I’m A Proud Autism Dad

[noisycowboyglitter]

Autism Support: "I'm a Proud Autism Dad - Standing by My Child's Side"

"I'm A Proud Autism Dad" is a powerful statement that encapsulates the unique journey of fathers raising children on the autism spectrum. This declaration reflects a blend of love, commitment, and advocacy that these dads embody every day.

Buy now:19.95$

Being an autism dad often means navigating a world of challenges and triumphs that many may not understand. It involves countless therapy sessions, advocating for proper education and services, and learning to celebrate progress that others might overlook. These fathers develop a special kind of patience, resilience, and understanding.

Proud autism dads recognize and cherish their child's unique perspective on the world. They become experts at decoding non-traditional communication and finding joy in unexpected moments. Their pride stems not just from their child's achievements, but from their child's courage in facing a world that isn't always accommodating.

Buy now

By proudly identifying as an autism dad, these fathers help raise awareness and promote acceptance. They challenge stereotypes and misconceptions about autism, showing the world the beauty of neurodiversity. Their pride is a testament to unconditional love and a commitment to creating a more inclusive society for their children and all individuals on the autism spectrum.

A thoughtful gift for dad shows appreciation for his love, support, and guidance. Consider his interests and hobbies when selecting the perfect present. For the outdoorsy dad, camping gear or fishing equipment might be ideal. Tech-savvy fathers might appreciate smart home devices or the latest gadgets.

Buy now

Personalized items, such as engraved tools or custom photo gifts, add a sentimental touch. Experience gifts, like tickets to a sporting event or a cooking class, create lasting memories. For the practical dad, high-quality everyday items like a leather wallet or a premium watch are always appreciated.

Don't forget the power of simple gestures - a heartfelt card, a home-cooked meal, or quality time spent together can be the most meaningful gifts of all.

The autism puzzle piece is a widely recognized symbol representing autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Originating in 1963, it symbolizes the complexity of autism and the diversity of individuals affected. The puzzle imagery represents the mystery and complexity of autism, while the bright colors often used reflect hope and the diversity of the autism spectrum.

Buy now

While many embrace this symbol, it has also faced criticism from some in the autism community who feel it implies people with autism are incomplete or need fixing. Despite this debate, the puzzle piece remains a common emblem in autism awareness campaigns, fundraising efforts, and advocacy materials.

[entropyvoid]

I think watching Invader Zim as a 4 year old autistic kid was probably one of the best things that ever happened to me, because I’ve always related to how horrible Zim found the Earth to be on like a visceral level, like I could not stand certain textures or the feeling of other humans touching me and so many things around me always just felt repulsive by default, and most of my earliest memories involve tiny me screaming and slamming my head into walls for very long periods of time because of it.

And the show illustrated how that felt, how the whole world felt to me perfectly and twisted it into something hilarious that I could laugh at crack jokes about and make fun of, and to top it off the idiot going through it still had a monumental amount of unwavering passion for what he did and self assurance and confidence despite it all

And I’ll never know for certain, but I think I may have ended up becoming a pretty different person if I hadn’t had that

[bullywugprincess]

As an autistic person, I think some autistic people (and neurotypicals attempting to be good allies) are sometimes doing more harm than good with how insistent we are that autistic people are as capable of achievements as anyone else.

I’m feeling quite tired right now and writing this first go without thinking too much about how I’m wording it, so please bear with me while I explain how I mean that. Basically I just saw a post of a father saying his son is autistic and has struggled to get a job because of it, but he was a really polite, sweet young man, and because of his personality one employer overlooked his struggles and gave him his first job. The post was him showing pride in his sons hood personality and spirit, and half the comments were autistic people saying it was patronising and “of course he can get a job, autistic people can do normal things and achieve things like everyone else.”

And look. I get it. We’re tired of being treated like children. We’re tired of being the subject of “inspo porn”. We’re tired of people acting like we can’t do things just because we’re autistic. But I think a lot of autistic people who are more well adapted and low-needs (again please excuse my terming, I know we don’t use low functioning/high functioning labels anymore but I don’t know what the alternative is) get offended by people acknowledging that some autistic people DO struggle, whether it’s with making friends or academically or with getting and keeping a job. Statistically speaking 3 in 10 autistic adults are in full time employment, compared to 8 in 10 non-disabled adults. And yeah that statistics probably off because of how many people go through life undiagnosed, but the point still stands. Because of learning difficulties, problems with socialisation or being unable to cope in a work environment due to sensory and other issues, many autistic people are unable to work. I don’t know the situation of the son from the post, but it is clearly something he’s struggled with, and the dad is not being patronising by acknowledging that struggle and praising him for overcoming it. By responding to a post like that by saying “of course autistic people can get jobs”, you are doing what ableists do. You are implying that people who can’t work because of their autism are actually just not trying. You are making autistic people who feel really proud of themselves for getting a job despite the difficulties they face seem stupid for it. And, if you’re not careful, you become someone’s excuse to claim autistic people don’t deserve accommodation or disability allowance/benefits because “they don’t need it, autistic people are perfectly capable of getting jobs.”

Another thing to consider: think about that person who said “you’re autistic? But you don’t behave like my 7 year old nephew? That’s not what autism is.” By saying autistic people can do something because YOU can do it is setting a rigid view of What Autism Is. Which like. We’ve all established is bad.

Again I’d like to apologise for how badly worded and ramble-y this is but autism is a disability, and it effects everyone with it differently. Let’s not diminish other people’s struggles

[autisticfaun420]

I opened up to my mom about age regression

(if you are reading this and are new to my blog I am high support needs autistic and I already have childish interests please don’t say I’m infantilizing autism)

So first of all she kind of knew something was up with me, I brought my plushie with me to my disability day program. I showed her my blog, she said she hadn’t logged into my account to check yet so it was a surprise to her. First of all she was very proud and said I was brave for opening about some of my struggles and being so candid about it, I don’t know if it’s bravery or just autism making it so I don’t know what’s appropriate to share haha. Then I showed her my posts about age regression and how I learned about it here and was like, instant hyper fixation for me. I told her about how I never felt negatively infantilized by her and my dad almost never compared to people at school or strangers and I enjoy the connection we have when my parents kind of “baby” me the right way when they take care of my support needs. Like I need to have physical touch to calm me down and being cradled and my diaper changes are met with nick names, hugs and tickles, yeah very embarrassing I’m sure but whatever. I told her about “little space” and how I already enter it when she takes care of me sometimes and she said she always knew something like was going on but never pushed me or into it and made sure I was enjoying myself in those moments. She said if it would make me happy she and my dad would for sure be willing to help me out with little space. I told her that I want to take the power back from people who infantilized me negatively and assume I can’t think for myself by doing this and that surprised her but she said it made sense. I mentioned that I want to keep what independences and adult privileges I do have and I don’t want them to think I want this 24/7 and they said of coarse they will and I trust them. She had a talk with my dad real fast and they agreed to let me spend some of the money I saved up doing internet surveys, like a hundred dollars for an age regression starting pack essentially, my dad asked if this is really what I want and I guess the way I looked at him after and nodded made him believe me. My dad talked to me about how it’s important to keep my regression inside so others don’t get the wrong idea and I said of coarse and I shouldn’t do more then take my plushie with me in public and I agree. However I’m getting an adult sized bottle and pacifier, a mobile for my special needs cubby bed and a few fisher price toys. I am over the moon ecstatic and my mom said she’ll throw in the money for overnight shipping cause I earned it for using coping mechanisms when meltdowns could of gone worse lately.

I told them about pet regression too and they were still supportive of me being interested in it, they said they would feel uncomfortable with treating their disabled child like a pet personally and I can see where they’re coming from on that. They told me that one day I can find someone special to do that stuff with. As you can imagine dating is really hard with my level of needs but I’m not completely discouraged I’ll find somebody but that’s a post for another day. We did have a talk about how much I enjoyed being on an anti elopement harness and how I would pretend play as a puppy when out on walks with her, she said she knew had a feeling that’s what I was doing. Also I had my pacifier till 4 or 5 years and she said me giving it up was one of the hardest things she saw me go through and joked about it like I’m a drug addict about to relapse on it. I still have so many oral stims and use chewerly throughout the day so I think she has a point. Imagining what a paci would feel like in my mouth makes me feel so happy. I am just excited all around and can’t wait till tomorrow. For now my mom asked if I wanted some “little time” tonight and of course she said yes. We watched In the Night Garden on the big TV while she stroked my hair and cuddled when I normally only watch shows like that on my tablet as a form of stimming I guess. It was nice watching it where I could relax. I felt extra giggly at all the dumb stuff in the show, my friends describe it as an “acid trip” if that gives you an idea about what it’s like. My mom after the episode tickles me down and played games with me like I did when I was a little kid and I loved it. I started crying tears of happiness because I felt so loved I guess you could say. She teared a little bit too and told me every mother secretly wishes they could still baby their grown children so she said she had fun, I don’t know if it’s true or not but it’s a funny thought.

I feel so happy I wanted to write this out and share with you guys. I don’t know what else to say I think I wrote out enough. Now my mom wants me to get into my pajamas early I think she’s having too much fun with this but so am I and my dad is gonna run to get some of my favorite ice cream when I was a kid. I feel so lucky to have parents who can support my physical and emotional and disability support needs.

[mrsnumnum]

Get to FULLY know me

I’m black and happy to be

I find white Supremes funny because they are dumb af

✝️ and so so so proud to be !!

I love tcc , family guy , South Park

I love animals

My fav snack is apples and freeze dried candy :)

I have autism and PTSD and some other stuff

My fav food to make is chicken and porkchops

I hate mangos because I’m allergic

📍USA

I love court cam

My mom passed when I was 6

I fucking hate my step dad and glad he’s gone

I like cooking , sleeping and reading

I idolize Bonnie and Clyde and Andrew blaze :) !

My Roblox: sarenheadgirl1

I’m a annoying loser :p and proud to be

I don’t really condone or whatever how you spell it but if you do cool ! :D I don’t force my religion on anyone that’s a big no no and everyone is welcomed and I mean EVERYONE unless you like Bobby lemon or dolly flesh or Chris Chan…… then uh GET OUT-

I like some people

❤️‍🔥 luv you all ❤️‍🔥

[reignpage]

heyy i love your works they make me feel strongly, I stalk your page everyday (affectionately). first time sending an ask btw

I was wondering how would the jjk men as dads react to their daughter having a disability like adhd or autism?

also nanami from daddy dearest had me crashing out omg its irritating how he didn't care about his daughters safety first instead of being authoritative about her breaking curfew and her attitude. i wanna see him suffer so bad. 😭😭 idk if I can ask this you don't have to say anything either but how do you think he would react if he heard us telling someone how our dad doesn't love us or read a diary entry/or a letter we wrote about how he doesn't love us/mean to us. "if any thing were to happen to my little girl id never forgive myself" go to hell don't play with my heart omg. you care now?!?!

toji not showing up😭😭and the sukuna one is insane, atp there's so redemption

geto and gojo pissed me the fuck off, like I wasn't even hurt it just pissed me off they're so ugh they can suck my dick

I got daddy issues too and my situation isn't similar to any of the readers but felt angry asf cuz its unfair, esp with nanami cuz he's my fav. if any of this were to happen to me with my dad. i'd not feel a thing. becuase I'm completely emotionally detached to the concept of a father. like i dont feel sad when I see a loving father and kid and i just don't miss it. cuz atp i just don't care what he has to say or do, I'm so indifferent. like it matters to me just as much as what a stranger on the subway has to say to me. which means nothing. I'm so detached it's like living with a stranger. and that's what reader saying "you are nobody to me" to nanami reminded me of.

- >.<

Okay, lowkey I struggled to answer the question about the jjk men’s reaction to a child with a disability because surely they’d just love the child? Like that’s just the answer, no? But let me try to be realistic (and apologises if i say something offensive, I have to admit I’m a little uneducated regarding disabilities, I don’t really engage in discourse regarding this)

Gojo: would be very loving, he’d struggle with the concept at first because he’d view it as a personal flaw of his, that he created a ‘less than perfect’ child. but one look into the baby’s little eyes, no matter what their disability is, he’d love them. very proud, flaunting their child all the time.

Geto: if it was a physical disability, he’d probably abandon the child ngl. he values strength in a way not even Gojo does. it’s his entire thing. how could he possibly respect someone that isn’t fit to be in a world where only the strong should survive. but if the kid is still strong, a sorcerer, and their disability doesn’t really impact their strength, then he probably wouldn’t care very much. i imagine there might be just the smallest drop of shame?

Choso: would struggle with a child with a disability. he’d try very hard to understand, but it’s confusing having to adapt to someone’s needs to such an extent. especially if a child is on the further end of the spectrum where communication is more difficult. he’d love as well as he could though. he’d require a lot of help from everyone else, very much it takes a village

Toji: a very good carer, me thinks. he doesn’t get all this talk about spectrums and ableism or whatever, and he doesn’t really care. if he needs to wheel you somewhere, he’ll do it, and he’ll get properly upset over the steepness and fake activism of corporations if they can’t install a proper ramp. for the emotional stuff, he’d struggle. doesn’t know how to handle that shit, but would just get you something to make you feel better like yarn if your hyper fixation is knitting or something.

Nanami: very serious, very dedicated. would go to family planning and do all those tests and scans to prepare. before the child is even born, the house and the car has been adjusted to be safe in accordance with the disability. would never allow their child to say something bad about themselves. might be very difficult for him to balance increased levels of caregiving with his work, both at the office and as a sorcerer, might have to give up one or the other.

Sukuna: might depend on the disability. if it was particularly debilitating, as awful as it sounds, he’d probably kill the child for embarrassing him. but i also think he’d have a great level of appreciation for someone who manages to not let anything get them down. if they can succeed and prove their strength, regardless, then he’s pretty happy.

—————

As for the Nanami question, can’t really answer that since it’s a part of his story in daddy dearest, not literally but it’s close enough that I don’t want to give sneak peeks.

[prince-strife]

So I watched “Like Minds” (I’m super unwell about gay people)

this one is like 3x longer than the tenet one

spoilers for a movie that came out 20 years ago ig

alex is clearly rly smart but he’s a right prick about it

nigel sure does like to stare 🤨🤨

oh so he’s a little freak. bro’s got a taxidermy cat in his luggage

ARE THEY MAKING BOMBS??

well. def explosives

DOES HE TAXIDERMY THE ANIMALS HIMSELF

he rly likes dead stuff…

not the gay little obsession

GIRL RECORK YOUR WINE BOTTLE

NIGEL WHY ARE YOU DISSECTING BIRDS IN YOUR BEDROOM

he’s so pretty tho fr mfer has gorgeous eyes

bro fuck this cop frfr

he did not seriously just punch this kid

oooh alex is fucked in the head too. inch resting

alex is one of those rich boys ._.

“obligations” hmmm i Do Not like the sound of that

WAIT THAT WAS HIS DAD??? that explains that ig

wait why is alex on the villains wiki. WHY IS ONE OF HIS CRIMES NECROPHILIA

interesting that alex is so aggressively anti-church (as an establishment, i mean)

ooooh nigel is Looking at him

not him fighting with his teacher

taking detailed notes about the people around him…nigel colbie autism

nooo leave him alone :((

alex is so mean to him omg. let him be a little freak in peace

HOLY SHIT HE JUST KILLED THAT KID

OHHH SALLY ROWE IS FUCKIN. JONI THROMBEY

wtf ym you “can’t find” the colbies..

omg staring across a casket at each other..

tom sturridge is so fucking beautiful i’m unwell

“i almost missed him” 🤨🤨

38 minutes in and i think this is the longest we’ve heard nigel speak

THE FUCK BOOK IS HE READING FOR THIS CLASS

idk i need nigel and alex to kiss

WOAH NIGEL JUST GOT REALLY CLOSE

“i’m really sorry about your friend” baby don’t lie no the fuck you’re not

smth abt the way nigel said “but you don’t have to worry” reminds me of the scene at the end of batman where joker is telling the riddler he did a good job.

THE GLARE AT THIS POOR GIRL nigel looks jealous as fuck

nigel baby giving the boy you like a hand is not the way to his heart

“it looks like you need a hand.” BABE. NO. TOO ON THE NOSE

he’s so cute in his lil jumper

SITTING ON HIS BED??? LEANING OVER HIM WHILE HE SLEEPS???? nah this is. gay behaviour

“alex, wake up. i’ve got a night planned 🥺” aww they’re gonna go on a date

oh they’re super close. NOW KISS

ooh hanging the essay over his head

the big smile… “are you having fun?” the little giggle. the smirk. he hates his ass. he is so in love with him. WHAT IS GOING ON

hmm i do not trust this

THE PUPPYY

“i’ve never brought anybody here before” INTERESTING (“i’m being vulnerable plz don’t be a dick abt this”)

i’ve still got an hour left of this movie good god

my mom is watching gbbo rly loudly and i just got super confused as to why the music Did Not Match the scene

“do you like it 🥺🥺” NIGEL. BABY. he’s so proud of his weird little lab it’s so cute

these little history nerds…

i rly thought nigel was gonna cuddle into him for a second

HELLO NIGEL IS STARING AT HIS LIPS????

“do you know what a pike is?” batting his eyes, looking as coquettish as possible. oh my god. oh my god.

CALLING HIM JACK. i’m so unwell this is so gay.

“we’ve been brought together for a reason” oh my god he thinks they’re murder soulmates

HIS SMILLLLEE

“for eternity.” gnawing on the bars of my enclosure

not him asking her out, nigel’s gonna be PISSED

the sword to his neck 🤭 OMG THE RUNNING IT DOWN HIS SPINE WHAT THE FUCK

the way he says “jack” i’m gonna pass out

“my name is alex. stay away from me.” NOOO it’s ok nigel i’ll be your jack

taking the gay goggles off for a second nigel clearly is in desperate need of a friend and is trying so hard to make alex his friend and it’s making me super sad bc he doesn’t seem to quite understand why it’s not working :(((

but also nigel baby stop breaking into his room

it’s giving yandere tbh

“what’s with the knife” *biggest most innocent doe eyes* “i don’t know what you mean, jack”

HOLY SHIT NIGEL. I FIGURED HE WAS GONNA KILL HER BUT WHAT THE FUCK.

i feel bad for her fr tho she didn’t do nothin wrong. not her fault alex is oblivious to his psychopath boyfriend

lol alex looking around for nigel when he finds out she’s dead. he’s not stupid, i’ll give him that

HE TOOK THE KNIFE

nigel’s very bad at acting innocent

“i sense some hostility” NO REALLY

they look like they’re abt to kiss

“no jack, you did it.” babe.

“feels good to vent one’s anger doesn’t it jack””i don’t want any part of this” “too late for that”

oh he’s CRAZY

he so sure that alex is just as nuts as he is.

OHH MCKENZIE IS IN THE CLUB TOO?? INTERESTING

wtf happened to nigel’s parents

babe being cryptic is not helping your situation

OOOH ARE THEY GONNA FIND NIGEL’S LITTLE ROOM OF CREEPY SHIT

i bet his parents are dead

hehe the jack <3

his jars of dead shit are so weird

was that a drawing of the dead kid?

nigel has rly nice handwriting omg

idk if the knowledge that it’s purely for scientific interest makes the pictures of the sleeping girl better or worse

HE TAXIDERMIZED HIS PARENTS???

he calls them helen and john???

love him introducing alex like he’s his boyfriend

THE EYE CONTACT HELLO??

nigel looks so dead inside omg

“stop it, nigel :((“

OH HE MADE THE BIBLE??? i thought it was a book he had not smth he created that’s actually pretty cool

“our union” 🤨🤨 its giving marriage

“nigel was right about this” hmmm boyfriend behaviour

omg mckenzie SUCKS like he’s just kind of an asshole

“i knew you couldn’t resist a secret rendezvous <3”

“you didn’t know nigel”

DID HE FUCK HER CORPSE

“my dearest jack”

IS HE SLEEPING WITH HIS MOTHER

THE PICTURES WERE OF HIS MOTHER????

his lack of reaction to her getting shot…

SO MUCH JUST HAPPENED IN A SPAN OF 30 SECONDS

he’s so clinical about the cleanup…

he’s so pretty…

HES SO FUCKED IN THE HEAD

omg does he want jack to be his maraclea is that why he got the gun (ik his mom was his maraclea let me be delulu)

he rly thinks this is completely justified

HOLF SHIT HE PULLED THE TRIGGER

i’m so sad he’s dead :(( gimme my babygirl back

holy fuck alex got released

AND HE KEPT THE BOOK

“my beloved susan” WHAT DOES THAT MEAN

“nigel got what he wanted…eternity”

OH MY FUCKING GOD J CANT BELEJEV HE DID THAT… continuing nigel’s work… oh my fucking god

“you like history.” BITCH WHAT

Edit: I forgot to give the movie a rating .-. 500/10 i fucking loved it, i’m already making a forbie playlist

[the-kitty-trio]

Kitty Trio Masterpost!

Who are we?

We are a group of friends who decided one afternoon to create a blog about our ocs! We are not the same person, there is three people running this blog

@battywirdo @animaliacomics @samicarabarbaru2137 <- People running blog! Feel free to check them out

Let's introduce ourselves individually! Let's start with...

Heya! I go by Was, Maxie or Eddie, but you can call me Sox’s dad.

Age: 18 (birthday is march 21!)

Pronouns: They/them (nonbinary)

What I like: Tadc, indie animation and cartoons in general, video games (especially indie), drawing, oc making/rambling

Sexuality: Bi 

About me: I’m just your average furry and multifandom artist from Sweden with autism and t1d. My current hyperfixation is tadc and two of my tadc ocs, Sox (the one prominent in the blog) and Foofi. When I’m not doing tadc stuff I’m currently developing my upcoming story with my original characters.

Wonderful! Now it's the turn of...

Hey y'all, I'm Batty.

I'm a 19 years old french cartoonist who loves TADC and other cartoons, and I also think monsters and guts are neat. I go by they/them pronouns. I'm the owner of Aslan, the big drag queen of the crew. Very proud of my OC, and I hope you will like him! Anyway, that's all. Horror art is very cool btw.

Great! And now last but not least, there is...

Hi! I'm pery!

I'm old, I go by She/her and I'm Bi!

I like to draw silly things, listen to music and do some acting from time to time. TADC is my hyperfixation and uhh caine is the best character.

Im working on my own au but that's not what im here for.

A bit about myself:

I'm just a simple polish girl (/ref) and I won't admit that im a furry. I'm a big fan of cartoons and kitties so…I combined the two to make nuzzle! She is the smol grumpy kitty. If i make some spelling mistakes i'm sorry i'm just bit stupid LOL

Our Ocs!

- Sox

- Aslan

- Nuzzle

- Foofi

Now, one last thing but still very important

Boundaries + Q/A

ZOO/PEDO/MAP/PROSHIPPERS, DON'T INTERACT

Does this blog contains ships?

Yes it does. There's canonxcanon but also OCxcanon so if you don't like the ships which are going to be depicted or OCxcanon, just don't interact. Don't like it, don't watch it.

Can I make fanarts or fanfics?

Of course! Feel free to show us!

If there's comics, can I make dubs?

Sure! As long as you credit us, it's all good!

Can I ask questions to canon characters?

Feel free to do so. Just, this blog is focused on our TADC OCs so asks focused on them will be prioritized, but canon characters have their importance too!

Can I draw NSFW? Or ask NSFW questions?

Please don't. At the very least, suggestive asks are okay, but nothing more. We're not here for that.

Important: this post will be updated from time to time! So don't forget to check on it sometimes.

[shinyhappysims]

Monday, 4:32 PM, Kamal household, Del Sol Valley

Jamilah: I figured since the Convention this year was in Del Sol Valley I’d come see you and dad. Shame I didn’t actually see you two at the convention though.

Isioma: Oh honey, we’re far too old for all that walking around. Why didn’t you bring the kids? I would’ve loved to see them!

Jamilah: Nonsense, Glory-Jane is getting good practice in by looking after them.

Isioma: Well—

Jamilah: I wonder why growing up you didn’t allow my sisters and I to assist in taking care of our younger siblings.

Isioma: Your dad and I firmly believed that we are the parents, so we would do the raising.

Jamilah: Perhaps that lack of training is why my siblings turned out the way they did.

Isioma: Jam Jam, stop. There’s nothing wrong with your siblings.

Jamilah: But there is! None of them follow God’s word the way it was written! And they mock me for doing so!

Isioma: Alright, can I be honest with you? When you were younger you had a lot of problems regulating your emotions. As a result you really threw yourself into religion. I didn’t think much about it because I was so proud to have a young child invested into God’s word. I should have talked to someone about it though. It’s become a bit… all-consuming for you.

Jamilah: Mom, how can you even say that? How does one live for Christ if they don’t live for him fully?

Isioma: Genuinely asking. Do you have one hobby that doesn’t involve religion somehow? Do you have any conversations with friends about things other than God? That’s all I mean. It’s okay to live. Going to therapy has helped your dad and I process a lot of the struggles we’ve been through. Prayer is a good thing but there are tools on Earth to help us too.

Jamilah: Therapy? What? Mother you sound so… worldly. What could a therapist do that God couldn’t?

Isioma: Jamilah… *groans* This may sound blunt, but you’re blunt so this might be the only way I can get you to understand. Do you ever think you might have OCD or anxiety or something? Maybe even autism? I don’t know. It’s just that… You stay hyper-focused on being perfect in the eyes of God, despite the fact we raised you to know He will always love you. Like, you miss the point of things. A lot.

Jamilah: Excuse me? Are you saying there’s something wrong with me?

Isioma: No, Jamilah. And thanks for proving my point, even though you completely missed it. I’m just saying seeing a specialist might help you understand why it is you think the way you do.

Jamilah: Ugh, no. That sounds dumb. Those conditions are all made up anyways. I’m gonna head back to my hotel now.

Isioma: *sighs* Alright then, honey. I love you.

[clunelover]

I’ve been starting and deleting a post about C and his autism for a while (just cause there’s so much I want to get down it will take time to write, but also sometimes I lose track of my central points when I write a long post). I think the points I want to make are - it’s cool that we (parents, educators) have a better framework for identifying and accommodating neurodivergent kids, and that I’m proud of C for how much progress he’s made with his emotional regulation, as well as vindication for me who has been saying "something is Up with this kid" since he was 2, and later specifically "I think he’s autistic" but took a while to get traction with his pediatrician and with Jeremy.

Oh and also an offshoot topic about autism and video games and my relationship with my stepmom, and how awesome my therapist is!

Well first I guess I’ll say, I’m just so glad we got that evaluation done and that they said he has educational autism. That’s not a formal diagnosis, but I am kind of treating it that way - and I find it’s empowering me to be able to see certain behaviors and just think "yup, he’s autistic" rather than waffling on why he might be doing that (not that I think it’s unimportant to get at more details of why he’s doing something, I just used to agonize more over the "IS that autism??" Of it all) related to that, I’m also like "lol how did any of us ever think he might not have it??" - so one example, he has always been really good at picking out routes to places we go regularly. He could give you turn by turn directions to and from daycare when he was three. This would then become distress if you went a different way that he perceived to be Wrong. At the time we were like "what a funny quirk, also he must be very smart" (still true). More recently, my dad took him to kids chess club at the library, and I had tried to prepare C but had just told him "the library" so he assumed I meant the one by our house. But it was actually a different library. So when grandpa got on the freeway, he started melting down about it being the wrong way. My dad told me about this and said he was able to calm him down, and then he had a great time at chess (more on those details later) and then afterwards, they got ice cream…so, the issue of "we’re going the wrong way" had been resolved and several more interesting things had happened since then, but as soon as he got out of my dad’s car and saw me - "why didn’t you tell me it was at a different library" was the only thing he wanted to talk about. So now, diagnosis in hand, I can just say "aw, yeah he’s autistic and knowing what’s going to happen is a big need for him - but not just what’s going to happen: where are we going, have we been there before, and how do we get there - it would help him a lot to know." And in retrospect - the fact that he’s always been so rigidly attuned to driving directions was a big sign! But also, overall we’ve come so far, I feel like when I was a kid that would have just never been caught as a sign of an actual condition, and he would have been yelled at to "just calm down" about the directions for Christ’s sake!

As for the chess - he played two games and lost both, but my dad said they were against older kids, and that C kept his cool about it! Which is really great - he used to melt down more if he lost or things didn’t go his way, but he’s made a lot of progress there. Some of it is helped by there being rules - like I’m sure if someone played WRONG or cheated or something, he’d have had a meltdown (omg sudden flashback to the worst tantrum I can remember having - I was somewhere between age 7 and 9, and was playing memory with my dad and I was convinced he’d cheated and I fucking LOST IT, screaming so hard at the top of my lungs for so long that it really freaked my dad and stepmom out…hm interesting) but anyway, losing within the established parameters is Okay with him.

Also I met his teachers today and they seem great - a woman who came to America from Mexico when she was 15, so is "fully bi-cultural and bilingual" as she put it, and then a really interesting flamboyant man whose classroom is full of puppets, and he says he uses them for different topics, like there’s the science puppet, and the social-emotional learning puppet…oh and he showed me he has tap shoes in the room that he says he uses when teaching math - tapping along to counting, or something?? Anyway he seemed like a really special guy and I think C will like him! I told the teachers about C’s educational autism. He wasn’t with me cause he was hanging out with my dad and swimming in his pool. The woman teacher suggested - they’ll be at the school on Tuesday but school doesn’t start for most classes until Wednesday, so why don’t Jeremy and I come back and bring him on Tuesday so he can meet the teachers and they can show him where the "take a break" spaces are and help him pick a spot to sit near those areas and what the "I’m taking a break" signal can be. So I’m very reassured by this!!

Okay my other topic about his video game obsession shall wait for another post cause this one is already long.

[olympain]

Comic Con Liverpool 2023 photo ops with Nick Frost and Simon Pegg: A Compilation

Just met a couple of comedy legends. Nick Frost and Simon Pegg!!!

Preserving a very nerdy and happy moment on the insta grid. Buzzing. Got my Shaun of the Dead Cricket bat signed. @mjeeps even made Simon and Nick laugh, which I’m very proud of 😌☺️ Best Birthday Gift Ever. 🧟‍♀️ 🏏 🩸 🍺 👮‍♂️ 🦢 🚓

At Nick’s request… 🕸️🕸️👀💚

One of my favourite ever comic con photos - @friedgold and @simonpegg were an absolute pleasure to meet and we had a right giggle at the photo session! @alan01797

Sadly didn’t have any jaffa cakes in my coat pocket </3 These two are my biggest inspirations for wanting to get into this industry, and it was honestly such a pleasure to meet them both. Such kind and lovely people. :,) I’ll never get over this 😭

Still absolutely dying (positively) from meeting @simonpegg and @friedgold at @comicconlpool !!! They were so lovely + recognised me dressed as Gary King!! Bonus pictures of me and Emily in the hot fuzz cop car. she locked herself in i had to get her out. Met lots of lovely Shaun’s (of the Dead!) and another Gary King :]

So, this happened! The legend @simonpegg very kindly jumped in our prop photo! Absolutely amazing, made my year! ❤️🤘

Simon wants nick all to himself! 🤣

Fantastic day at @comicconlpool Meeting amazing people! Getting pictures with @warwickadavis @simonpegg and @realmickfoley

@simonpegg and Nick frost … Omg my autism kicked in and I told them they could do any pose, even grab an ass cheek if they wanted and nicks reaction made me cry 😂

@simonpegg had such a pleasure meeting thease two omg they are so funny hope they bring yours two back next year ❤️

Fab day at #comicconliverpool met some amazing guests

Met the amazing @simonpegg at Liverpool Comic Con today and presented him with my artwork I completed of him. Thank you Simon for your wonderful comments, glad you liked it 💜✏️🫶

Woohoooo!🎉 We met @friedgold and @simonpegg! 👽 Now to return back to America again some day to visits other bits they filmed Paul at like we did in 2019 🖖🏻

Yassssss 🤟 #liverpoolcomiccon #simonpegg #nickfrost

Guests met Day 1 #ComicConLiverpool with my sister.

Simon pegg & nick frost 😱😱 cornetto achieved

Just met the legendary duo Simon Pegg and Nick Frost with my dad at Liverpool comic con. Such amazing and nice people.

[noisycowboyglitter]

Autism Love: "I'm a Proud Autism Dad - Showing My Child Unconditional Love"

The "I'm A Proud Autism Dad" shirt is a powerful statement piece that celebrates the unique journey of fathers raising children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This shirt serves multiple purposes, combining personal pride, advocacy, and awareness in one wearable item.

Buy now:19.95$

For the wearer, it's a declaration of love and commitment to their child with autism. It acknowledges the challenges they face while emphasizing the pride and joy they experience as a parent. The shirt becomes a symbol of their dedication to understanding, supporting, and championing their child's needs and abilities.

As an awareness tool, this shirt helps to normalize conversations about autism in everyday settings. It can spark discussions, allowing the wearer to share their experiences and educate others about ASD, promoting understanding and acceptance in their community.

The shirt also serves as a beacon for other autism parents, creating a sense of solidarity and community. Seeing another person wearing this shirt can lead to instant connections and shared experiences.

Buy now

Typically, these shirts feature puzzle piece designs, the widely recognized symbol for autism awareness, often in shades of blue. Some versions might include additional text or graphics related to autism awareness.

By wearing this shirt, autism dads contribute to the broader movement of autism acceptance and advocacy. It's a simple yet effective way to increase visibility, challenge stereotypes, and promote a more inclusive society for individuals with autism and their families.

The puzzle piece with heart design is a popular symbol in autism awareness and advocacy. This iconic image combines two powerful elements: the puzzle piece, long associated with autism, and a heart, representing love and compassion.

Buy now

The puzzle piece reflects the complexity of autism spectrum disorder and the uniqueness of each individual with autism. It also symbolizes the ongoing search for understanding and solutions.

The heart incorporated into or alongside the puzzle piece signifies the love, acceptance, and support for individuals with autism and their families. It represents the emotional connection and dedication of caregivers, family members, and advocates.

This symbol is often featured on jewelry, clothing, and various awareness products. It serves as a visual reminder of the importance of autism awareness, acceptance, and the loving support needed by the autism community.

Buy now

Choosing a gift for an older dad requires thoughtfulness and consideration of his interests and needs. Practical options might include comfortable clothing, ergonomic tools for his hobbies, or health-related items like a fitness tracker. For tech-savvy dads, consider easy-to-use gadgets or digital photo frames preloaded with family pictures.

Experiential gifts, such as tickets to a sporting event or a cooking class, can create lasting memories. Personalized items like custom photo books or engraved items add a sentimental touch. For relaxation, consider a massage chair or a subscription to a streaming service.

Ultimately, the best gift shows appreciation for his life experiences and the special bond you share.

[swoosbadfuture]

ian and erin headcanons . hi im sane

Ian

Barely scraping 5’7

Half Canadian on his mom’s side

Bisexual, male pref

Straight A* student all aside from literature in which he barely has a B. Do not mention literature to him ever he’ll go mad

superiority complex . start the clown music . he needs to prove he’s the best always because if he isn’t the best then he’s automatically the worst

Very very autistic + low empathy. Prefers logic > emotion . Has a kind of “im not the weird one everyone else is weird I’m the normal one” view by accident

Complete Mama’s boy. you would never expect it but he is her little boy through and through

Gets along well w his dad too but they have very similar personalities and kinda clash a lot . Similar ideals just both very argumentative n stubborn . But god they will sit and listen to music for hours and just go full autism mode over it

Both his parents are very chill though. They are also both goths n r very proud of Ian

He's an only child

Voice breaks the moment he shows any emotion he’ll be talking normally n then get emotional n his voice just 📈

Speaking of which he is overly emotional and very bad at expressing it . very volatile person

Loyal to a fault and very justice oriented but also kinda holds these values to everyone without realising not everyone has the same morals . He doesn’t quite Get that not everyone is the same as him

Overprotective in a way that sometimes comes across as possessive . He’s not possessive he just has issues okay 💔

Phobia of the ocean and everything in it u will never see him on a boat ever he’d rather Die

Was good friends with Jason in kindergarten but kinda drifted apart from him as Jason got closer with Kevin. Kevin and Ian have never liked eachother insult eachother mercilessly. Poor Jason had to sit there and watch as they tried to beat eachother to a pulp. You can tell Kevin hates Ian because he rarely ever calls him by his first name

has a boyfriend in secret. Very much denies it. Only Erin and his parents know and he is trying so very hard to not let the secret out

Wants OUT of McKinley so bad . doesn’t even care abt changing his last name. I imagine McKinley is probably a bit of a small suburban town thats a bit of a bedroom community. The theme park is probably more well known than the town itself. Ian knows that if he just moves a few towns over then the name association will Go Away

Wanted to do astrophysics at college :) thinks space is cool as fuck

Resting face is worse than bitch he looks like he’s about to commit a murder in cold blood . Cold stare 0 emotions. And then suddenly he smiles and he’s just :D

Must stick to a consistent sleep schedule or else he’s a delusional nightmare

Stronger than he looks but would also probably crumple into 1000 pieces if he stubbed his toe

Likes horror movies but is lowkey a bit squeamish . would never admit it though. His favourite movie is Saw 2004 and he has to look away at all the gorey parts

Erin

5’8 and uses this 1 inch she has over Ian for Everything.

German ancestry on her dad’s side but doesn really know much about it besides that It’s There

Bisexual w pref for girls .

She/they nonbinary

Dyed her hair blue once and the ends are still kinda stained . Doesn’t care to cut it off because she thinks it looks cool (it does (it absolutely does))

Actual straight A* student and again uses this against Ian and teases him about his many struggles with Shakespeare

Collects bones n skulls n animal pelts and etc. Owns a few taxidermy animals .

Also very autistic n relates a lot to Ian bc of it

Is actually fairly good at socialising! just hates people

Parents do not understand the whole goth thing but are trying their best . Yes they did freak out when Erin brought home a taxidermy rat she got while out with Ian at an arts fair but oh well what can you do

Used to do figure skating when she was young !! still very confident at ice skating n likes to show off whenever she goes compared to Ian whos constantly falling on his ass. Let her have her moments of glory she deserves them.

The one who does the nail polish. Hence why hers is always perfect and Ian’s is always chipped bc she can always touch hers up whenever she needs to and Ian Cannot

Very aware of Ian’s superiority complex absolutely humbles him every chance she gets

Kinda obsessed w shitty low budget horror movies and indie films

Absolutely adores the art of SFX and fake gore / blood / etc n loved doing it herself. Halloween was her favourite holiday and she’d always go all out with it. Or would grab Ian and make him sit there for 2 hours. “come here sit down I need to see how realistically I can make your hand look like it’s been mauled” “Erin ew what the fuck”

Crush on Wendy that she’d never ever admit to. Only Ian knows and they have a deal where if he doesn’t spill about her crush she won’t spill about his boyfriend. Problem solved (they’re at eachother’s necks over it)

Makes friendship bracelets for her friends. Rest in peace Erin Ulmer you wouldve loved the Loom Bands craze of 2014

the both of them

Social rejects but they own it ™️ . Will literally take in anyone who’s also a bit of a ‘weird kid’ and convert them to goth subculture

Unfortunately this happens never it really do just kinda be the two of them vs the world huh

Dated for like a week once in sophomore year. Broke up immediately after their first kiss and decided they’d just pretend it never happened and that that 1 week of their lives just doesn’t exist. Did not happen ❤️

That being said though RAAAH WHAT ARE THE BOUNDS OF FRIENDSHIP. They hug and cuddle and hold hands and kiss cheeks constantly even if only as friends. Very physically affectionate though partially kinda to fuck with people who can’t seem to understand what the hell is going on with them both

“Oh yeah look at us nobody thinks we’re queer” “Ian we’re goth we might as well have it tattooed on our foreheads” “Fucks sake I can’t have shit in the 21st century”

Friendly banter is fucking insane they are just straightup insulting eachother. You know that one Gumball meme where Gumball is in hospital after being hit by a bus and he gets a card from Darwin saying “that bus should’ve ended you. love Darwin” that’s them that’s them that is them

They care eachother so much they are just bad at vocalising it so if they arent sitting there hugging they instead feel the need to be aggressively mean to eachother in loving and caring way

Erin is way more grounded and has more common sense than Ian who meanwhile is batshit insane at times and will 100% do crazy shit for the hell of it

Both of them rockin up to the town next door w their fake IDs to buy a months worth of R rated movies (fool proof plan (Ian almost got arrested once))

If only they had been around when Vine came out …. they would’ve been famous i tell u

[seeyatellite]

It’s important to remember the beautiful encouragements of life; those people and ideas which push us to be better people.

My mother was a beautiful human. She encouraged volunteering whenever possible. We offered our time for our school/church’s MCREST program each and every year and she never hesitated on a food drive program opportunity.

Mom was a different kind of person. She was raised as the eldest in a family of 6 kids and she carried a naturally nurturing vibe. She offered her home to friends in need, housing my sister’s friend Sarah for so long she made some of our family pictures and even let an entire family live with us for about a year… it required a bit of sacrifice and adjustment… for the duration of their stay my sister lived with Dad and I lived with Mom and the family with their son, Logan.

She also let one of our stepdad’s friends… when he was still Scout Master Bob and not stepfather Bob, Jennifer live with us while she was temporarily stationed at Selfridge AFB.

One of her favorite things to do was help people understand things… she was a natural and connective teacher. Mom not only became a Catechism teacher but also offered to teach a student at my high school how to read. He was my girlfriend’s ex, Ben and he had dyslexia which discouraged him from trying and it seemed his parents couldn’t be bothered.

I did something similar with a kid in my 6th grade year, Jacob. Although I only offered my free time for him in class and mom legitimately sat down with Hooked on Phonics books and educated Ben.

One of the more profound things my mother did in my later teens was to help a roommate of mine, Vince find his last name. His parents had tried to change his whole name and while they faced challenges and disagreements between themselves, he was left on his own. I actually met him because a friend of mine said heard someone she knew had another friend who had been homeless for some time… and I offered him some space in my first apartment.

Mom gave us the heavy-duty convertible loft bed she bought when my sister’s friend lived with our family and also offered to shuttle this guy around the state in search of his social security number, birth certificate, ID, social security card and all his paperwork. I’m proud to say I used to drop him off at his first job for Michigan Works. His was the community which coerced me into weed and he himself had a friend he asked me to house… so I did. I suppose Mom was better with boundaries than I… yeah Boy Scouts taught me service and selflessness, just never taught me my limitations.

Mom advocated for social connections and festivals like our Catholic school’s Apple Fest and local town’s Peach Fest and Steam Engine Show… we attended every year along with the Renaissance Festival.

We never hesitated when Mom’s family had a gathering at our Uncle’s pole barn. When one person celebrated, we found ways for everyone to celebrate each other. Nobody had exorbitant funds… we just cared that much about supporting each other as a family and family meant friends, too.

Our uncle frequently hosted fish fries for which everyone offered their time filleting and preparing his blue gill catches while he would fry them up and set them out for people.

I still have photos of a few gatherings with everyone huddled around a row of folding tables and a game of penny poker going.

Mom’s family is a truly wonderful community who seemed to drift a little after grandpa passed away. Mom herself was also a stickler for Mass services. We hosted a weekly pizza and movie night with doors open for friends and when they stayed the weekend, everyone was required to attend Mass either Saturday night or Sunday morning. She’d make breakfast like omelettes or silver dollar pancakes and we’d dress our best.

Eventually, Mom worked for and I believe she retired from the Autism Society of Michigan after spending much of her time volunteering to help “her kids” (young adults on the spectrum) learn life skills and develop community and routine.

Life offers us so many opportunities to be kind and collaborative… it’s our choice to step up for that. We don’t need material wealth to do it. Sometimes it helps. Dad was fun, too. He offered his boat for friends to drive up to Strawberry Island or some shallow bay.

[silent-raven13]

Chantelle (Bennet) Darling (bennet was her original surname before getting married to Wally’s dad)

I gave her many outfits from different eras, because I got bored of the 1960s look. But her 1960s looks, I guess is the main fit. But I love her 90s fit more, the colors- Mwah! French kiss.

And I put that on Black Excellences! Since it’s canon Wally is black (or BIPOC) why not draw his mama! Like you if you know! Also, I was tired of seeing his parents leaning a bit hmm 🧐, if you know, you know. 

Anyway, His mom grew up in Atlanta, Georgia with three or four siblings; without a nose gene is common in her family. When she was little she got bully for it. 

Religious family that go through the church and since she has a beautiful voice, she became part of the Choir. She’s fashionable, always dressing to impress, very petty and smart. She graduated with a Masters in Music. She met Wally’s dad at a studio, while she try to record singing the Gospel for her church. He fell in love with her and her voice.

They married young, She was 24 and had Wally at 26. She was low-key upset because he didn’t have a nose, like her. She feared he would get bullied. 

When Wally turned 3, there was signs of him having Autism, because he didn’t talk, didn’t like to eat certain foods, and likes looking at apples. His dad wanted to find a way to “fix” him, and Chantelle curse his ass out. She thinks Wally didn’t need to be fix, but need the guidance and help he needs to be the best self. 

They divorced after that and other reasons. So Wally spend his young years going back and forth living with his parents. His mother is strict, but fair. She didn’t like that her ex enable Wally’s behavior like being fast, sneaking out or talking on the damn phone for hours. He had many mischievous stories to tell, hehe.

When Wally went off to college or be the famous host for a kid show, he often times talk to his mom. She went back to Atlanta, Georgia, living in her childhood home taking care of Grandma.  

That’s pretty much it. I mean, look at her! She’s beautiful! T-T I’m proud of the outcome!

[bobbybutterfly]

Kida Tanaka? More like Akita Tanaka!

Get it?! It’s because he’s an Akita Inu. Haha. My brother indoctrinated me into Seinfeld. Wait. You thought he was a wolf? Erm. Well I’m not very good at doing stripes so yeah. Whops. I could have also turned him into Kida Tanuki. Or a hybrid. Akita Tanuki.

It’s quite late now so this post isn’t going to be that long. I’ve been up since 3 am. One of my cats ate our dried flowers and started sounding like death itself. Don’t worry. He’s fine. I got to put the flowers somewhere where he can’t reach so this doesn’t repeat. At least I took the opportunity to finish up human Tanaka. I’m quite proud of this piece. It’s not anything breath taking. But I think it’s an important step. I just finished the furry one and couldn’t wait to post it. I’m also quite proud of that one. Even if he’s looking a bit green.

For some reason I’m beginning to obsess with this stick of a man. The magic of autism. Who needs LSD when you already find the most boring shit imaginable interesting as fuck? I really hope he becomes playable. I love the idea of bashing in people’s faces with his suitcase. I’ve got some game play ideas. Such as the suitcase dealing a decent amount of blunt damage I think it’s called. But it has a high chance of spilling all your papers on the floor, causing Tanaka to loose a turn because he has to collect everything. He also runs faster than everyone because he’s such a scaredy cat.

Story wise his ending would be that he goes back to Edo (Fear and Hunger’s version of Japan) and his dad asks him if he made the deal or not. Even though Tanaka desperately tries to explain to him that there was a literal Battle Royal happening in Prehevil his dad’s just like no deal, no love. So Tanaka murders his dad with the suitcase and goes on a rampage around Tokyo only being stopped by cops shooting him dead. The ending text being something like if only his dad wasn’t such a twat Tanaka would have made a great heir. Because even though there were supernatural monsters and brutal occult murders left and right he fought to the last minute to get to the meeting on time.

Lastly. I’m a huge Tanaka x Marcoh shipper. Marcoh needs someone to save and Tanaka needs saving. I got to write sometimes just a short story/ Tanaka character study that’s actually just an excuse to write smut of those two. Maybe when I’m done writing the first draft of the script for my Super Secret Project.

Bobby out!