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your-local-aaa-battery · 20 days

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This month, I have chosen to use the rainbow infinity symbol as my symbol for autism. It doesn’t matter what you choose to use, but if you’re not in the community, respect our choice and respect our right to make that choice.

hey just a small psa: stop telling autistic folks what symbols they should and shouldn't use.

if an autistic individual wants to use the infinity symbol, let them. if an autistic individual wants to reclaim the puzzle piece, let them. hell, if an autistic individual wants to use both, LET THEM. thank you, and happy autism acceptance month.

#autism #actually autistic #autism acceptence month #autism acceptance #infinity symbol #autistic pride

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your-local-aaa-battery · 20 days

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Hey everyone! I wanted to go ahead and post all of my poems I did last week! I didn’t do the prompts on the weekend because I didn’t feel up to it, but I got all of the poems for the week done!

#actually autistic #autism awareness #autistic community #autistic poc #autism #autism spectrum disorder #autistic experiences #autistic female #late diagnosed autistic #autism awareness poem a day

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your-local-aaa-battery · 25 days

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I’m so sorry I forgot to post my poem yesterday! I had to convert it to Canva from my writing notebook, and it slipped my mind to finish it! Here is day one of my autism acceptance poetry challenge!

#actually autistic #autism awareness #autistic community #autistic poc #autism #autism spectrum disorder #autistic experiences #autistic female #late diagnosed autistic #autism awareness poem a day

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your-local-aaa-battery · 1 month

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A friendly reminder to anyone who may be questioning if they are autistic.

Whether you choose to get diagnosed or not, your experience is 100% valid! We will accept you into our community❤️

#actually autistic #autism awareness #autistic community #autism #autism spectrum disorder #autistic experiences #autistic female #autistic poc #late diagnosed autistic

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your-local-aaa-battery · 1 month

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Something I have realized after being diagnosed with autism is that I am never going to fit in with my peers. But what was even harder to accept was that I already didn’t.

When I was diagnosed in December, I felt like I was an outsider in my own community. I hadn’t been diagnosed early enough to fit in with those who were, but I also was diagnosed too early to fit in with those diagnosed in adulthood. I felt trapped and like I had lost a part of myself that I had never known existed.

Through my research of Autism Spectrum Disorder, I stumbled across a lot of influencers who were classified as late-diagnosed autistic. And for some reason, I felt like I could finally relate to somebody. But, these people were all adults? How could I possibly understand that?

Well, in an effort to find out if I fall under the umbrella of late-diagnosed autism, I found that anyone who is diagnosed at the age of 12 or older is considered late-diagnosed.

It felt like a weight lifted off my shoulders. I finally understood why I was struggling so much and it made my struggles with mental health finally add up.

But then, I started to notice a lot more of the things people say about autism.

“That’s autistic”

“Stop being so acoustic”

“Oh I’m so autistic”

“____ is a little acoustic”

After hearing these things for weeks, I finally had enough. I shared a TikTok to my Instagram story. I didn’t think much of any negative feedback I would receive, and most people were incredibly supportive of me speaking out about something important to me.

But of course, I knew that not everyone would be this kind. The next day, I was sitting in my fifth period. I overheard a conversation between two girls. One of these girls I had already had problems with. I overheard them mocking my story, using my exact words.

I felt so angry, and I kindly asked my teacher to let me sit in the hallway.

I think this was the day I finally realized that some people aren’t willing to admit when they’re wrong. And to add salt to the wound, they used my words against me to make some kind of joke.

After that, I knew I had to do more.

So, I started this blog.

I hope I can spread more information about ASD and decrease the stigma surrounding it. Because some of the smartest people in history could have very well been autistic, and being autistic doesn’t make you stupid.

#actually autistic #autism awareness #autistic community #autistic poc #late diagnosed autistic #autistic female #autism spectrum disorder #autistic experiences #autism #autism experiences

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your-local-aaa-battery · 1 month

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My heart is broken for Ryan Gainer. No one deserves to die simply for being black and autistic. We must fight for the rights of all autistics, because no one will do it for us.

It is so close to autism awareness month, and my heart hurts knowing just how many people face the same discrimination for simply having a disability and being a POC.

I urge everyone to share and reblog as many posts as they can. Get the internet’s attention! Because we need everyone if we are going to continue the fight for justice for Ryan Gainer.

Rest in Power, Ryan Gainer

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your-local-aaa-battery · 2 months

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Hello my lovely people! Because we are slowly approaching halfway through March, I wanted to go ahead and share a quick project I’ve been working on. To bring awareness to Autism Spectrum Disorder, I have created a prompt list. While it is designed for poetry, you can also apply it whatever you want!

I present to you, my 2024 Autism Awareness: Poem a Day prompts!

I would also like to say that you can do these prompts in any order! I am going to post any poems I write during the month of April on here, so if you’re looking for inspiration, you can check my page.

Also, I was hoping that everyone who chooses to participate is willing to use the tag #autism awareness poem a day. This way, we can really make an impact!

I look forward to seeing everyone’s poems or other media in April, all while doing something to raise awareness about the struggles of living in a world not designed for autism.

#autism #autism awareness #actually autistic #autistic community #autism spectrum disorder #asd #autism awareness poem a day #autistic female #autistic poc

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