#autism accommodations

[itsaspectrumcomic]

My version of armour… I prepped as best I could.

I haven't decided if I'll go again this year - it's fun but not that accessible for people with sensory issues.

Whether you join in or not, you're still a valid part of the community! Happy Pride Month 🌈

[xxskyethetiredemoxx]

Auctober 2024

Day 8: Non-speaking

A lot of autistic people don't speak, such as non-verbal or semi-verbal autistic people. Because speaking is a huge part of communication for so many people, they might not understand people who don't speak, but remember, don't hate what you don't understand.

I sometimes shut down and become essentially unable to speak in stressful situations. In cases where someone who doesn't speak is in a distressing situation, it can be really difficult to communicate what's wrong, which can make the situation even worse.

Non-speaking autistic people still have things to say, so listen to them in whatever way they choose to communicate. There are other ways to communicate, and it is possible to accommodate them. If you're an autistic person who doesn't speak (or anyone who doesn't speak for that matter), I hope you get the patience and support you deserve :)

[my-autism-adhd-blog]

Autism Acceptance in Action

In the Medical Settings

Neurodivergent_insights

[zoobiefish]

“Blowin’ up my cell, but I don’t think I’mma answer! I’m all by myself, but I don’t think I’mma answer!” —Hollywood Undead, “Party By Myself”

Day 30 of Auctober: Accomodation!

I tend to need a lot of accomodations for my ASD but the biggest is definitely for my sensitive hearing. I canNOT stand loud noises!! So to mitigate that, I typically put my headphones and blast music that gets me in a good mood and distracts from painful noises. Motherf**ker, let’s get weird!!

[piercethenix]

learning you can accommodate your own autism is actually life changing. bc like i can just do things in the dark? i dont have to wear clothes when im alone?? i can help myself learn to unmask??? i can nest???? i dont have to make eye contact??? i can let myself enjoy things????? no fucking way

[autisticdreamdrop]

dear autistics: please use your accommodations

[studywgabi]

I feel like an autistic experience we don’t talk about enough is always being either over- or underdressed because everyone else is following some secret rule they didn’t bother to tell you, causing personal and professional embarrassment all the time. Sigh.

[im-da-bronx]

[good-soupmens]

Y'all should turn on the audio description for good omens, I'm doing BACKFLIPS

It's great for the visually impaired, but it also works for autism. I have trouble interpreting some cues/gestures/facial expressions, especially in the finale when there's a lot going on

It says things like "Aziraphale walks back into the bookshop, deep in thought" "Crowley looks disappointed" "Aziraphale turns away and begins to cry"

Too many things I didn't notice and I'm like OH. That single facial expression was foreshadowing. Plus, you get to hear it passionately describe the kiss so that's cool

[fatalforesight]

just took a shower with loop earplugs in and met god

[itsaspectrumcomic]

have u been to any cons before? if so what accomodations did u bring?

Yes I've been to a couple! I like to bring headphones and a fidget, ideally one I can wear or attach to a lanyard so I don't have to worry about it falling out of my pocket. I also prefer to have someone with me - I've gone to cons alone before and got overwhelmed pretty quickly!

[xxskyethetiredemoxx]

So I'm undiagnosed neurodivergent, I'm pretty fucking sure about it. Everyone says I'm definitely neurodivergent, I've done a lot of research, etc etc. And because of this, including my lack of a diagnosis, I've always struggled with certain things in school and exams, but haven't had any accommodations to help with that.

My teachers at my old school said I should get extra time for my exams, but I needed a diagnosis for that. But I talked to a teacher at my new school today, and she said that a diagnosis isn't needed for things like extra time or rest breaks here (it might be different depending on the school, some schools don't even offer exam arrangements according to some of my old classmates).

So yeah, gonna go to learning support tomorrow, and my teacher said they'll do an assessment to see if I need extra time. I have a free period before lunch, so yeah. I'm so happy that I might get extra time, really hope I do :D

[my-autism-adhd-blog]

Autistic Accommodations Can Look Like Simple Things:

Fidget toys/soft fabrics

Chewing gums

Hoodies/sweaters/hats/gloves

Communication cards

Headphones and sunglasses

Plushies/comfort items

Lil Penguin Studios/Autism Happy Place

[mattiautistic]

VENT

Por el poco o mejor dicho nulo apoyo de mi familia siempre fue mi consuelo buscar todo tipo de información o consejos que me pudieran servir para sobrellevar situaciones abrumadoras. He visto recientemente más en esta aplicación las tarjetas de comunicación o personas que usan métodos de comunicación aumentativa [creo que así se llaman] y se que son cosas que me podrían ayudar ya que hay momentos en los que soy no-verbal por completo. Pero siento que no debo usarlos porque digo puedo hablar verbalmente y aún ni si quiera tengo mi diagnóstico, siento que no debo usarlos aun sabiendo que podria ayudar, no lo sé siento que no es correcto?

Y no es solo con eso, en serio me ayudaría mucho llevar un peluche conmigo a todos lados a forma de apoyo emocional al igual que mis audífonos pero mis padres solo siguen sin tomar en serio mis dificultades.

Siento que solo estoy divagando es . . uh siento que no soy lo suficiente autista para usar ese tipo de acomodaciónes, digo he pasado mi vida entera enmascarando así que se siente extraño intentar tomar en cuenta mis necesidades y buscar acomodaciónes que puedan ayudarme a facilitar mi vida en general. Pero siento que no las merezco ¿Eso tiene alguna lógica? No estoy seguro probablemente solo me siento inseguro.

[crazycatsiren]

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[studywgabi]

My School Refuses to Enact the Disability Accommodations they Approved for Me

When the going gets tough, the tough get going and let me tell you something: I didn't come to college to just get by. I didn't work my ass off and survive my attempts to take this shit lying down.

Summary of the Week:

Applied to that internship, the one everyone asked why I would even want and advised me not to get my hopes up about.

Applied to a student government position because guess the fuck what? I am a person. I matter and I have something to contribute to this school.

Caught up on the assignments I couldn't do when I was having an episode. I don't know if I will still receive credit for them, but I did them and I learned from them.

If you are in the same boat, then I want you to know that you are no less valid just because your school or anyone doesn't acknowledge your reality. Fuck them. I firmly believe that we will succeed.