Thoughts on Stimming & ABA (Autism Acceptance)

Sharing some ways I stim, responding to the video of "What is Stimming?" by the YouTube channel Ask an Autistic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WexCW... (this video is more detailed)

BLOCKING BAD INPUT WITH GOOD INPUT!

I didn't mention stimming is also used for sensation seeking.

Some ways of stimming mentioned:

• hand flapping

• visual & tactile (stones, dice, glitter, squishy)

• essential oils

• scents

• weighted blankets

A note on ABA: I can see that ABA is changing for the better. I am commenting on my experiences and hearing stories of those who have suffered through terrible ABA practices in the past. If you practice ABA now, please feel free to share what it is like.

ASAN: https://autisticadvocacy.org/

Re: Signs of ADHD in Women & Girls (ADDitudemag.com)

Responding to a list of criteria describing potential ADHD in women. Article: https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-symp...

Thoughts on (Auditory) Processing Differences

Do you or someone you know pause often when speaking, or ask for clarification in conversations or when given directions? It might be a processing difference! Here are some thoughts and observations:

Neurodiversity: Female Presentation, Wearing Masks, & Living Authentically

Some words on being different, thinking differently, and the journey in relation to "looking" disabled or different, how it may affect a person where they mask or question their authentic selves. Neurodiversity Affirming Therapists: https://www.facebook.com/groups/22198...