Notices by Katy Elphinstone (katyelphinstone@mas.to)

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"Why do you just explode over nothing?"

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Credit to: Diversity Doodles on FB (thank you for the wonderful visuals!)

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They generally tell you the truth.

It can be painful sometimes, but at least you know what you're dealing with!

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They’re likely to feel and act very compassionately towards those more vulnerable than themselves.

This absolutely includes those without a voice, e.g. who may be furry and four-footed.

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10 wonderful things about having an autistic child.

A thread 🧵⬇️

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They usually don't mind – even as older kids – hanging out with adults.

This will probably include you, their parent ❤️

In fact, sometimes that can be their favourite thing!

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They let you know what they like and don't like.

This is a good thing (though it may not always feel like it at the time!), as it can avoid more serious problems later.

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They can become incredibly enthusiastic and passionate about certain things.

This is a wonderful quality. One that is generally, sadly, discouraged in older children and teenagers. Luckily, most autistic children do not get that memo.

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They may like hilarious emojis, memes, and very silly jokes, as much as you do.

😜😁🤪🥴

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They may have no ‘gang mentality’, and it's unlikely they'll enter into power games & hierarchies in groups.

This may break your heart if it means they're lonely, and don't have friends at school, but it’s a beautiful – if unintentional – form of rebellion.

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Here is an article I really enjoyed writing,
"The Awesome Symptoms of Autism"

There are countless lists of the harder symptoms. But surprisingly, there can be some good things about being autistic too.

https://www.neurofabulous.org.uk/awesome-symptoms-of-autism.html

@pengupooh I think I completely made up the hour thing. It was probably wishful thinking.

@pengupooh the other day I had my mum and stepdad over for my son's birthday cake. Daughter and I made a beautiful cake. Coffee ready to roll for when they walked in.

Coffee and cake lasts 1-hour right?? I was looking at the clock thinking in my mind why have they not left (I had let the kids disappear upstairs after just 15m).

When I told sis that she laughed out loud and said 'you are so autistic' ..and proceeded to stay 2 hours for coffee!

@pengupooh yessss! Oh thank you for saying this.

As an autistic, ADHD or otherwise neurodivergent person... what factors in your environment are most conducive to being able to make friends with other humans?

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