Notices by Dr. Amy, Psy.D. (dramypsyd@ohai.social)

Every time I see a celebrity in a commercial I like to go, “Huh I guess they ran out of money”

It’s probably not usually true but it makes me chuckle

Is anyone aware of any peer-reviewed studies about autistic masking and apologizing? Like do we (autistics) apologize more when we are higher-masking? I'm searching my databases of course but sometimes you all have better answers than the computer.

@GreenSkyOverMe Um actually that's MY job and I'm totally biffing it.

Seriously though, does anybody else's brain do that thing where any time somebody somewhere did a Bad Thing, it's like "Uh oh that was you!" Like there's a news alert that somebody robbed a bank and your brain is like "YOU did that!" and you're like "I feel like I would remember if I had done that" and your brain is like "Are you SURE?"

Just know, if you ever hurt me, I told my hair stylist about it and she does not like you

Does anybody else find it annoying that tech consents don’t have a “no” option anymore? Like Venmo just sent a push notification asking if I want to open a debit card and the options were “Yes” and “Maybe later.” Not later, Venmo. Stop asking!

@hellomiakoda Kitty says it's not coffee time yet

@hellomiakoda Your feelings are valid!!! I hope you get your coffee soon

@hellomiakoda Ugh too real!! I am glad ASAN was part of this. It is for profit, and I'm seeing the positive of "They thought representing us would be a smart business choice" but I'm not gonna hand it to Mattel or anything.

@hellomiakoda Valid 💜

They changed my headline; I said Barbie was always autistic and they made it into a question. But here you go! If Autistic Barbie isn't you, good news - another Barbie might be:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/neurodiversity-affirming-therapy/202601/was-barbie-always-autistic

Thank you Psychology Today!

Happy Monday, I just pre-emptively hit "send" on an email before I was done typing, so someone just got a reply from me that says only, "Good morning, I think"

@hellomiakoda Oh see I would immediately shred and swallow the rubber on a pacifier. I am firmly team "whatever works for you" though!

Product Review: Heart Chew Necklace by the Autistic Innovator

Disclaimer: Ashley, the Autistic Innovator, gave me a free heart chew necklace to try out as part of her quality control initiative after I told her that I have completely destroyed every chew necklace I have ever purchased. I offered to write a blog post about my experience. Ashley did not pay me to write this review, I do not get royalties if you make a purchase from her store, and this post contains my…

https://resiliencymentalhealth.com/2026/01/06/product-review-heart-chew-necklace-by-the-autistic-innovator/

Long shot - does anyone know where I could find a set of measuring spoons like this? Or an artist I could commission to create them? Google image search is not giving me exactly what I want.

I’m watching this Discovery doc on cheetahs and they’re like look at how she stalks and plans and takes down her prey meanwhile when I’m hungry I can barely go preheat the oven

Duke has decided I am the favorite 💜

I did it with a week to spare!

@AutisticInnovator as a “hard chewer” who has bit through several so-called durable chew necklaces, I appreciate you sharing this 💜

I’m so excited for my office Secret Santa because I’m self employed so it’s just me buying myself little treats all month