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[monriatitans]

AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH QUOTE 10

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

“In many ways, diagnosis saved my life. And it’s no secret that disabled people need diagnosis in order to access potentially life-saving resources. But we should be working to undermine a system which withholds and gatekeeps resources from those who need them, as well as undermining the neoliberal-esque ideologies which don’t necessarily consider the health of the population to be much of a priority. I was always going to seek a diagnosis because I know how nesessary and validating it can be, but my goal is a world where that doesn’t need to be the case.” – Ember Green, Misinfo, Diagnosis & Autism Advocacy ft. @YoSamdySam

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Check out Different Brains, who “strives to encourage understanding & acceptance of individuals who have variations in brain function and social behaviors known as neurodiversity”. Interested in seeing where the quote came from? If so, check out her YouTube Video here! For the curious, the purpose of this series of quotes can be found here! Enjoy what I do? Please consider supporting via the WGS Ko-fi! Like what you see and want to know when there’s more? Click here to subscribe for updates!

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[zelinkslistlessnessovercoming]

When you take apart your bed to wash the sheets, and realize through folding the blankets and stacking the pillows that you have:

-2 queen/king size blankets

-7 large fleece/knit blankets

-7 throw blanket

-1 heated blanket

-2 body pillows

-7 standard/queen sized pillows

- and copious amounts of squishmallowd

And this beans, is where I realized, this is a nest.🪹

I sleep in a nest with a dedicated cat pillow.🐈🐈‍⬛

[raichukfm]

Oh thank goodness. I have spent so long so confused by the apparently arbitrary distinctions about what things make one "neurodivergent" and what things don't despite making one not neurotypical. And it turns out it's just people online turning useful general umbrella terms into specific identity cliques again. Phew. Every time I looked into it I would see things posing it as originally meant to be Very Specific and then later inflated by wrong people trying to make the term so broad it would lose its original useful meaning. (That for some reason could not be substituted by just specifying "autism and ADHD" when desired?)

Seeing this post made me look into it again and I found the person who coined the word saying that it was meant to be broad and inclusive, not exclusive. So, that explains why it's named like such a general term. The world makes sense again.

If people want a specific term to call attention to the specific commonalities of autism and ADHD that's cool, but they really ought to make a new one, rather than try to stake claim to the "differentbrained" word for it. Even if it was invented for that purpose (which it wasn't) the fact that it's called "differentbrained" is going to invite anyone who feels their brain is different to use it. And, uh, "neurodivergent" really sounds like "differentbrained", guys. Anybody who feels alienated because they seem to think differently than most other people do is going to feel like that term can describe it; it's good to say that yes, it can.

It's very freeing to be able to feel oh okay so I can just fully say that those people are correct to climb under the umbrella, rather than just hedging and hemming about "Well why'd you make your umbrella so general-sounding if you meant something so specific?"

I wish people would take a more utilitarian approach to language rather than trying to get so defensive and possessive about what specific labels are for who. Where are all those "language is use, so accept language changes!" people when you need them?

Alas, this does mean I have to retire the "I am too neurodivergent to understand the nuance of 'neurodivergent'" quip.

i think when some of you say "neurodivergent" you just mean adhd and autism

[youngemodernlaughs]

My latest article for CBC comedy drops monday. I am a writer with rituals I write in primary school black and white composition books with pens from the same store every time. I do not throw away my first drafts (or collateral garbage created in the process) despite the piece evolving way past it. As if I need the mould in place until the resin of thought sets. My latest piece has gone through a alot of edits and rewrites. Long nights doing everything to coax the sentences to reveal themselves. Only to cut a lot of them. That I reluctantly and simultaneously agreed had to go. I am normally a multi-tasker this one ate up my entire focus. I didn’t want to start anything until this was finished. Plans cancelled, shows,unattended. This one challenged me in a way that made me feel like I knew nothing. Then that beautiful moment when I read the draft that I had read too many times again and it finally felt right....and my editor agreed it was. It was finally safe to throw let go of all the collateral garbage. . . . . . #artsandculture #comedy #canadiancomedy #thesecondcity #comedy #cbccomedy #sketchcomedy #comedyhistory #comingsoon #toronto #martyyounge #compositionnotebook #differentbrains #rituals #martyyounge #youngemodernlaughs (at Papër) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5tTRogFFvy/?igshid=1oc1205i7kb5h

[designsbysiri]

LISTEN HERE: https://bit.ly/2F5IINK . . Siri’s amazing story shared on Spectrumly Speaking Diffrent Brains podcast with Becca & Kathy. . . #differentbrains #spectrumlyspeaking . . Please like Siri’s FB page and subscribe to her YouTube channel “Designs By Siri”. . . #daretodream #bayarea #bayareaproud #customised #autismparentingmagazine #drtemplegrandin #inspirationalpeople #internationalwomensday #moosepix #worldautismorganisation #asianpacificamerica #weloveyousiri💕 #nbc #nbcbayarea #bayarea #sanfrancisco #ktvu2news #fox #moosepix #autismmom #documentary #siristory #inspirational #fox24 #autismsocietyofamerica #autismspeaks #autism #autismmom #designsbysiri #bluebraceletorg #bluebracelet www.DesignsBySiri.com (at United States) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvnOm_UBiEx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1cljst37u41nn

[rodenthour]

Here on The Rodent Hour we like to ask our guests the really deep, philosophical questions. Or maybe we like to talk shit while enjoying a @fattire Either way it was a great time hanging with Andrew and Brian from @ashadowofjaguar last night at @radiofreebk talking about their new release, “Different Brain”, and the release party they’re throwing on Saturday at @knittingfactorybk with @therizzosband and Overeasy. Doors are at 7:30 and it’s only 10 bone. Cool music by @therundays @thevelveteers @theloudsoftloud @tony_muggs & @bigbeastnohead rounded out our playlist! #newmusic #newalbum #newrelease #highenergy #rocknroll #deltablues #duo #differentbrain #radio #interview #radiofreebrooklyn #noncommercial #freeformradio #brooklyn #newyork (at Radio Free Brooklyn) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7Ctig-Fyz-/?igshid=138eujvdtt6iz

[tumblesmumbles]

What your brain feels like when you have Executive Dysfunction! A whirl of inactivity you are not prepared for!! . Checkout my redbubble shop 🎪 link in bio 👆🏾 . #redbubble #redbubblestickers #redbubbleartist #adhd #add #adhdawareness #neurodivergent #neurotypical #autisicmemes #uniqueme #uniqueness #differentbrain #different #loveyou https://www.instagram.com/p/CQlywW8hEvS/?utm_medium=tumblr

[embarrassedcelery]

Your Bag Is Ugly

How do normal people choose handbags?  Normal people, that have normal tastes.  How do they determine one from the next?

The same goes with all clothes really. If everything is the same, how do you choose?

I saw on TV earlier that someone had bought a gift of a white handbag for their friend. Just a plain white handbag, and she said "it's so you, I knew you'd love it."

But how can a plain white handbag be specifically identified as being part of someone's style, when they are all the same?

I don't get it.

[francescobaronti-art]

I take this pic in Firenze!!! I Believe it's Just like this!!!! #picoftheday #womanvsman #differentbrains (presso Florence, Italy)

[thoughtsfromafemaleaspie-blog]

It's kind of fascinating to look at the scientific studies. In these, both neurotypicals and autistics go through a fMRI where they're asked a series of questions. Autistic brains light up differently in there. #colortheworld #differentbrain #differentworld ‍ Image description: Silhouette of a person with a multicolored brain featuring text reading "The autistic brain makes different links than a neurotypical" - - - #autism #autismperspective #autism #autismeducation #asd #actuallyautistic #autistic #inclusion #differentnotless #autismadvocate #spectrum #autismspectrum #autisticadult #instautism #instaasd #livinglife #livingautism #autismadvocacy

[monriatitans]

AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH QUOTE 12

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

“You hear as autistics we make poor eye contact, we have difficulty socialising, which are both very pathologising ways of describing something that is inherently neutral. You could completely rewrite the neurotypical experience to be just as pathologised, if you wanted to. … ‘I’ve discovered this new condition – sorry, disorder – called “Neurotypical Spectrum Disorder”, and people who are suffering or afflicted with this disorder often have poor attention to detail. They might have an obsession with meaningless small talk, social status, and ritualistic exchange or social grooming. They may demonstrate a lack of interest in exploring their favourite topics deeply. They will take many activities at once, aka “multitasking”, at the expense of all of them. They have a linear thought process and inability to think outside of the box on a daily basis.'” – Samantha Stein, Autistic traits are HUMAN traits: depathologising the autistic

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Check out Different Brains, who “strives to encourage understanding & acceptance of individuals who have variations in brain function and social behaviors known as neurodiversity”. Interested in seeing where the quote came from? If so, check out her YouTube Video here! For the curious, the purpose of this series of quotes can be found here! Enjoy what I do? Please consider supporting via the WGS Ko-fi! Like what you see and want to know when there’s more? Click here to subscribe for updates!

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[monriatitans]

AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH QUOTE 9

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

“Be careful NOT to say things like ‘if you would only apply yourself’ or ‘try harder next time’ or any comments that assume your loved one wasn’t already trying their hardest. (Because our best is all we can give, and being told our best isn’t good enough is demoralizing).” – Lyric Rivera, Could Your Child or Loved One be NeuroDivergent?

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Check out Different Brains, who “strives to encourage understanding & acceptance of individuals who have variations in brain function and social behaviors known as neurodiversity”. Interested seeing where the quote came from? If so, check out their Substack Post here! For the curious, the purpose of this series of quotes can be found here! Enjoy what I do? Please consider supporting via the WGS Ko-fi! Like what you see and want to know when there’s more? Click here to subscribe for updates and/or hit the Follow button!

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[monriatitans]

AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH QUOTE 15

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

“I do genuinely wish and think all therapists should be Neurodiversity Affirming. I also recognize this has to begin at school. We need undergraduate and graduate level courses taught in ways that allow for learning about the Neurodiversity paradigm and movement. We need professors explaining the medical model of disability as well as other models such as the social model, human rights model, the holistic model by AutisticTic, the social relational model by Carol Thomas, etc. … We need therapists to be less Autistiphobic and actually learn how to best recognize and assess Autism – not even for diagnosis – just to best support Autistic people.” – AuDHD_Therapist, "Reasons your Therapist may not be Neurodiversity Affirming"

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Check out Different Brains, who “strives to encourage understanding & acceptance of individuals who have variations in brain function and social behaviors known as neurodiversity”. Interested in seeing where the quote came from? If so, check out their Instagram post here! For the curious, the purpose of this series of quotes can be found here! Enjoy what I do? Please consider supporting via the WGS Ko-fi! Like what you see and want to know when there’s more? Click here to subscribe for updates and/or hit the Follow button!

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[monriatitans]

AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH QUOTE 13

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

“Let’s become informed consumers and keep school professionals and private providers accountable for their work and how it affects autistic children’s mental health. Where do I stand? I am against ableist and abusive practices that harm ND children. I am not anti any specific professional field. I am for clinically informed, neurodiversity-affirming practices that are delivered with understanding of a specific condition, with clinical and developmental grounding, and with understanding of the child and the family.” – Yulika Forman, PhD, LMHC, "What Practices Are Abusive For Autistic Children?"

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Check out Different Brains, who “strives to encourage understanding & acceptance of individuals who have variations in brain function and social behaviors known as neurodiversity”. Interested in seeing where the quote came from? If so, check out their Instagram post here! For the curious, the purpose of this series of quotes can be found here! Enjoy what I do? Please consider supporting via the WGS Ko-fi! Like what you see and want to know when there’s more? Click here to subscribe for updates!

For more about MonriaTitans, click here! Watch MonriaTitans on Twitch and YouTube! The image was made with the Quotes Creator App!

[monriatitans]

AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH QUOTE 5

Wednesday, April 3, 2024

“The world has a fast-growing problematic disability, which forges bonds in families, causes people to communicate in direct and clear ways, cuts down meaningless social interaction, pushes people to the limit with learning about themselves, whilst making them work together to make a better world. It’s called Autism – and I can’t see anything wrong with it, can you? Boy I’m glad I also have this disability!” – Patrick Jasper Lee

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Check out Different Brains, who “strives to encourage understanding & acceptance of individuals who have variations in brain function and social behaviors known as neurodiversity”. For the curious, the purpose of this series of quotes can be found here! Enjoy what I do? Please consider supporting via the WGS Ko-fi! Like what you see and want to know when there’s more? Click here to subscribe for updates and/or hit the Follow button!

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[monriatitans]

April 2024 Cause of the Month Quotes

April was Autism Acceptance Month. Quotes regarding autism were shared, along with a resource; Different Brains, who "strives to encourage understanding & acceptance of individuals who have variations in brain function and social behaviors known as neurodiversity". Join the movement!

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Below are the links to Tumblr's posts.

Autism Acceptance Month Quotes of 2024

QUOTE 1: Pete Wharmby

QUOTE 2: Orion Kelly – That Autistic Guy

QUOTE 3: Temple Grandin

QUOTE 4: Tito Rajarshi Mukhopadhyay

QUOTE 5: Patrick Jasper Lee

QUOTE 6: Jeannie Davide-Rivera

QUOTE 7: Karina Poirier

QUOTE 8: Michael Braccia

QUOTE 9: Lyric Rivera

QUOTE 10: Ember Green

QUOTE 11: Allie

QUOTE 12: Samantha Stein

QUOTE 13: Yulika Forman, PhD, LMHC

QUOTE 14: @Neurodivergent_Lou

QUOTE 15: @AuDHD_Therapist

Check out Different Brains, who "strives to encourage understanding & acceptance of individuals who have variations in brain function and social behaviors known as neurodiversity".

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To expand the Opinions & Truth (O&T) blog, MonriaTitans started The Weekend Game Show (WGS) to educate on and discuss different aspects of game development, and to show why video games can take years to make, to prevent another Cyberpunk 2077 launch scenario. Watch MonriaTitans on Twitch and YouTube!

In addition, she shares educational quotes to promote literacy, the legitimacy of video games as an artistic medium, and regarding a Cause of the Month to raise awareness, while giving Artist Shout-Outs to human artists to combat AI art theft. Want to learn more about the Artist Shout-Outs? Click here! #createdontscrape The Artists Shout-Out posts can be seen here, on Instagram, Facebook, Discord, and more! She is also an artist under the handle TitansMonriArt. — Like what you see and want to know when there’s more? Click here to subscribe for updates and/or hit the Follow button! Enjoy what I do? Please consider supporting via Buy Me a Coffee! Lastly, posts may contain affiliate links.