Autism and Friends
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Discussion on autism and how society needs to do better! Especially Education! RT is for discussion and doesn't mean agreement #autism
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Autistic people do you find extremes of hot and cold weather impact you more than neurotypical folks?.
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Autistic folks do you have a strong desire for perfection?.
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What is the biggest misconception about autism?.
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Testing my account. Please hit like if you can see this Tweet.
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Are you the only person in your family who is autistic?.
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What is your biggest trigger for anxiety as an autistic person?.
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What is the most irritating cliche went it come to autism?.
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I saw a basset hound so I’m not sure what that makes me What about you?
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Are any other members of your family autistic? With or without a diagnosis?.
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What is your view on adult self diagnosis of autism? It strikes me as an almost essential first step.
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Melanie Sykes calls for education system to be ‘torn down and rebuilt’ to help autistic people
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As an autistic person do you ever consider yourself to have a disability? If so when and how? Thanks so much in advance.
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What was the best thing to come out of your autism diagnosis?.
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Do you think autism acceptance is coming closer?.
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ADHD may have been an evolutionary advantage, research suggests
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Autistic Boy Only Likes One Table at One Restaurant, So Staff Makes Him a Special Sign."It's a really simple gesture that probably doesn't mean much to any other family, but when you have a child with autism little things mean a lot."
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How can we best end the call for a "cure" for autism and other neurodiversities?.
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As an autistic person do you find it hard to attend live performances such as music or theatre?.
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Why does the idea of vaccines causing autism still persist?.
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Autistic folks! What is your experience with weighted blankets? Good or bad?.
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What is the biggest threat to the autistic community at the present moment?.
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What would you say if you had to explain autism to somebody who had never heard of it before?.
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Check out this brilliant explanation about autism.
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What one change would most improve the lives of autistic people?.
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Tell me you are autistic without telling me you are autistic.
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"Autism is not a Tragedy" - please like and RT to promote autism awareness and acceptance!
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Anxiety, not autism is holding many children back at school, researchers say – Patient Talk
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Autistic Boy Writes Poem For Homework About Autism, His Teacher Is At A Loss For Words.
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As an autistic person do you often feel excluded from “the mainstream “ neurotypical world? If so how can it be overcome?.
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Why do you think the autistic community is so relaxed about gender nonconformity?.
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This is just ridiculous - Peta please don't shame autistic people with this rubbish
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What one piece of advice would you give to a person who thinks they might be autistic?.
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Why do you think the myth that autistic people have no empathy is still believed?.
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Autism and insomnia! Do you have issues with getting and staying asleep? What have you tried to help?.
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What was your first thought when you or a loved one were diagnosed with autism?.
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As an autistic person what would be your perfect Christmas gift?.
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What do people get wrong about autism in your view?.
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Dad Rewrites Report Card for Daughter with Autism After She Was Devastated by Poor Grades
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Autistic people often have problems interacting with police and law enforcement. Can you suggest ways in which the police can learn to work with the autism community?.
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Person with autism or autistic person. Which is correct? Please take our poll. Also please RT to get the widest sample Thanks.
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What do you think of these categorisations about autism? Please do sharing your thinking
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Autism is not a Tragedy - please like and RT to promote autism awareness and acceptance!
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What is the most useful advice you have been given about autism and neurodivergence?.
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How would you account for the rise in autism diagnosis rates in the last few decades?.
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How easy is it for you as an autistic person to access proper healthcare
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In your experience, is their a relationship between autism and diet? Very much so in our son's case. He has a very limited diet of bland food from very specific brands!.
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Is fatigue part and parcel of your autistic life? Do you have any tips for folks who live wit fatigue?.
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Autistic Student , who was once non-verbal, gives a speech at his high school graduation. We thought it was amazing.
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Autistic people, do you have or have you ever had a vitamin deficiency? Is it common on the spectrum?.
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"Autism is NOT a disability!" Do you agree with this statement and why? Really interested in seeing your comment!.
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Is autism a overall positive or negative in your life?.
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What do you think of the puzzle-piece as a symbol of autism?.
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As you may know, yesterday was Autistic Pride Day 2023! What is your view about Autistic Pride Day - is it commonly celebrated, and if so, how?
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How can we involve autistic people more in researching autism?.
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What is the biggest issue for the autistic community that we simply don’t discuss?.
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Should the police be trained to deal with people on the autism spectrum? Now updated with reader comments! Please take our poll.
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What in your view drives people wanting a cure for autism?.
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As an autistic person what is your biggest unmet need?.
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