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I am a LGBTQIA+, Chronically-ill, Autistic teacher
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being autistic is so fun!
i’m always stressed out 😀 #autistic #autisticadult #autismacceptance #overstimulation #fyp
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Funny texts from my autistic boyfriend
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Was Marilyn Monroe autistic?
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As a autistic woman:
I love to be at the playground and swing and if I could i would swing for hours. Because it makes me feel like I could fly... it is my happy place. #autisticadult #autistic #fyp #disabledcreator #plussize
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Sensory hacks for autistic/neurodivergent people
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A neurodivergent content creator with split-dyed hair wears a black hoodie with rainbow text 'I can't even think straight,' introducing 'Things I Wish People Understood' from an autistic perspective.
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The creator wears gold under-eye masks and a patterned jacket, holding packets. She expresses, 'I have awful imposter syndrome, and often wonder if I am doing this right,' reflecting her vulnerability.
My struggles as an autistic & ADHD content creator
As my social media accounts continue to grow, I am becoming acutely aware of just how hard it is to be perceived and judged by the general public. The more mean comments I get, the more I start to question my value and worth as a creator. At the core of my being, I know why I do this: For visibi
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doesn't matter if a person is disabled
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More texts from my autistic bf
More texts from my autistic boyfriend because y’all seemed to love that last one. We talk to each other like this, this isn’t meant to make fun of him at all ♥️ #boyfriend #autisticadult #funny #lifestyle #texts
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Oh Yeah, I’m Autistic
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A person sits on a window ledge, looking out at city buildings, with text explaining that autistic meltdowns are a nervous system response to overwhelm, not a choice or behavior problem.
A person sits on a window ledge, looking out at city buildings, with text explaining that autistic adult meltdowns occur after long periods of masking and pushing past limits.
A person sits on a window ledge, looking out at city buildings, with text explaining that meltdown behaviors like crying or going nonverbal are due to overload, not control or intention.
What Autistic Meltdowns Actually Are (and What They’re Not)
Autistic meltdowns are widely misunderstood, especially in adults who learned early how to mask. When someone has spent years pushing through discomfort, overriding sensory strain, and prioritizing appearing “fine,” it makes sense that the system eventually reaches capacity. A meltdown isn’t a str
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A child with curly hair looking into a wooden pen, with text overlayed: 'IT'S A CATCH 22 I'M NOT GOOD AT IMPLEMENTING SYSTEMS, YET WE ALL REQUIRE THEM TO FUNCTION.'.
A child sitting in a pumpkin patch, holding a cup, with text overlayed: 'ANOTHER CATCH 22 MY EMOTIONAL REGULATION IS NOT ALWAYS WHAT IT SHOULD BE, YET I'M TRYING TO TEACH THEM HOW TO REGULATE.'.
Parenting as an autistic ADHDer
Some might say, "if you're so overwhelmed, why did you have kids in the first place?" And truthfully? I had no idea I was autistic or ADHD before having children. How was I supposed to know I would be in a chronic state of overwhelm every day? And besides that, parents are allowed to
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Don’t Be Your Autistic Child’s Bully
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My favorite autistic and adhd celebrities
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A hand holds the cover of "THE AUTISTIC BURNOUT WORKBOOK," which offers guidance on sensory self-care, masking, spoon theory, and nervous system regulation. Overlay text reads "BOOKS That shaped me" with star ratings.
An open page of the workbook displays "CHAPTER 1 What Is Autistic Burnout?" in large blue text. The page number 11 is visible at the bottom.
A page from the workbook details "The Impact of Autistic Burnout on Your Life," covering effects on physical health, relationships, mental health, quality of life, daily living, and work/academics.
Workbook Review: Autistic Burnout 🥵
This workbook has truly been such a validating read for me. It breaks down masking, spoon theory, sensory overwhelm, and nervous system regulation that makes everything feel “human” instead of clinically overwhelming. What I appreciate most is how deeply relatable it is. There were so many mome
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Accommodations that help me as an autistic SLP 🎧🗓️
🤍Even before I was formally diagnosed, I had work accommodations under my diagnosis of Anxiety. Here are most of my accommodations! I believe i will be asking for a few more to keep everything running smoothly- but these will be related to my POTS instead. ❣️Do we want to hear what else I do at
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Autistic Kid GRWM
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Sensory struggled as an autistic girlie
While my food struggles have gotten better with time, they are not entirely eliminated. These are some ways I try to find new safe foods as an autistic ADHDer! My current faves are homemade bread and canned jam 😋 what’s your fridge currently stocked with? #actuallyautistic #autism #au
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Healing as an autistic ADHDer
Prior to my diagnoses, I felt overall like an unhealed person. Aside from the trauma I experienced throughout my life, I just generally felt a bit out of place. Looking back, it’s likely because I didn’t know I was autistic or ADHD. And because of this, I didn’t have the accommodations in place
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A woman in a black beanie and light-colored knit sweater, with text overlays discussing "SENSORY STRUGGLES" and questions like "IS IT TOO TIGHT?", "TOO LOOSE?", "SCRATCHY?", and "TOO HOT?" related to clothing comfort.
A woman in a black and white patterned fleece jacket, with text overlays about "SAMENESS." The text explains wearing the same clothing items, sometimes in different colors and patterns, but often from the same material for comfort.
How clothing effects me as an autistic girly
Honestly, I only leave my house a couple of times each week, and when I do, I like to look cute. But looking cute can also be comfy, which is something I require as an autistic ADHDer. My rules? NO scratchy tags, no jeans and no heels. I did that for a long time and all I got was grouchy and ove
Calypso✨🌻

Calypso✨🌻

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A person with dark hair looks at the camera, with text overlay "AuDHD Life? being told i am classified as PDA autistic." The Lemon8 logo and username @unfocusedzen are visible at the bottom.
✨😳 what is being classified as PDA autistic ?!
So yesterday I had my normal therapy session and I brought up how I feel my ADHD is so much like autism. Sometimes I wonder if ADHD will one day be classified as a form of autism. When I said this, my therapist told me about pathological demand avoidance, which is recognized in the UK, but not reco
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Stimming with my Autistic Brother 🥰
#autism #autisticadult #autisticspectrum
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POV: you’re autistic trying to join conversation🥲😫
#autisticadult #autism #asd
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Amanda 💋

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Baking ingredients including a bowl, pumpkin puree, spices, sugar, eggs, and cream cheese are arranged on a table. Text overlay states: "DO AS MUCH AS YOU ARE ABLE ON DAYS WHERE YOU FEEL GOOD.".
3 things I do to accommodate my autistic needs
It’s not always easy to remain productive being autistic. I get very easily distracted, I don’t manage my time well, I am often overwhelmed by my environment, and I lose sight of my initial goals. I’ve finally accepted that my productivity looks different from those around me, and honestly, I’m
Calypso✨🌻

Calypso✨🌻

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Here’s why Autistic kids are drawn to water 💦
#autismtips #kidswithautism #autistic #autisticsymptoms #autisticcommunity
Autism_Glow

Autism_Glow

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Struggles of an autistic person
#autisticcommunity #embracevulnerability #unfiltered #Lemon8Diary #hellolemon8ers
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Potty Training Your Autistic Child- Tip #3
Potty training an autistic child can feel overwhelming. But you are not behind, and you are not alone. 💛 Making the potty a safe space can make a huge difference, because sometimes just getting them to feel comfortable with the potty is half the battle. Progress matters more than perfection.
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Autistic girl life 🫶
Join me on my way of letting go of being cringe and accepting being autistic and being okay with it! #autisticgirl #neurodivergent
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Autistic Burnout
#autisticburnout #actuallyautistic #autismacceptancemonth #audhd
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