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24.01.2022 It’s a journey

24.01.2022 @tfw-adhd *remember Neurodiversity is a spectrum, not everyone will relate 100% to this image* IMAGE DESCRIPTION Photo depicts a venn diagram. The left circle o...f the diagram is black with tan text and contains traits of ADHD. The circle on the right is a tan color with black text and contains traits of autism. The center portion where the circles overlap contains the traits shared by autism and adhd. IMAGE TEXT ADHD (left circle) IMPULSIVITY. SHORT ATTENTION SPAN. POOR WORKING MEMORY. POOR PLANNING SKILLS. TIME BLINDNESS DEPRESSION WHEN UNDERSTIMULATED. LITTLE SENSE OF DANGER MAKING CARELESS MISTAKES. NO MOTIVATION FOR TASKS YOU ARE NOT INTERESTED IN. (Center overlap of both left and right circles) SENSORY ISSUES HYPERFIXATIONS. STIMMING AUDITORY PROCESSING DISORDER TALKING A LOT FINDING IT HARD TO MAKE FRIENDS. EMOTIONAL DYSREGULATION. INTERRUPTING CONVERSATIONS REJECTION SENSITIVE LACK OF OBJECT PERMANENCE. EXECUTIVE DYSFUNCTION. SLEEP PROBLEMS AUTISM TAKING THINGS VERY LITERALLY HAVING THE SAME ROUTINE AND GETTING ANXIOUS IF IT CHANGES BEING UNCOMFORTABLE MAKING EYE CONTACT WITH OTHERS LIKING TO CAREFULLY PLAN THINGS BEFORE THEY HAPPEN. NOT UNDERSTANDING SOCIAL "RULES". NOTICING SMALL DETAILS THAT OTHERS DO NOT. GETTING UPSET WHEN SOMEONE TOUCHES YOU. GETTING VERY ANXIOUS ABOUT SOCIAL SITUATIONS @tfw-adhd

22.01.2022 Perspective makes a difference! "You are not weird. You are not stupid. You do not need to try harder. You are not a failed version of normal. You are different.... You are beautiful. And you are not alone. ~ Jessica McCabe (How to ADHD) Image credit:@danidonovan on Instagram (www.adhddd.com) #ADHD #Neurodivergent #Neurodiversity

22.01.2022 The double empathy paradigm Autism is not a tragedy

21.01.2022 An interesting perspective I’ve seen ASD and autoimmune comorbidity ... maybe there’s more to this dynamic!

18.01.2022 To the person who has just recognised they may be autistic.... we offer you this advice (please share yours too)

18.01.2022 @21andsensory on instagram

17.01.2022 These are fantastic ideas for a morning routine. Implement one or several.

17.01.2022 Welcome to AJT Psychology - I am Amanda-Jayne Tiernan (psychologist) and this page is to promote my services as well as post interesting content about neurodevelopmental differences!! My work is focussed on supporting children and adults with neurodevelopmental differences, including but not limited too Autism/ASD, ADHD and Intellectual Disability. I also support carers and families of people with neurodevelopmental differences. I am particularly passionate about supporting a...dults with neurodevelopmental differences, the interactions between mental health, trauma and neurodevelopmental disabilities, and the assessment and support of females with ASD. I have gained my experience with some amazing organisations including Diverse Minds Psychology, Caresouth, and Disability Services Queensland. When I am not working in my clinic, I currently work at Anala services a non Government organisation that supports people with mental health and disability challenges. I am also the proud mum of 3 adult sons, 2 whom are Aspies. I have just joined the team at a the Psychology Spot -Feel free to call on 0431 017 520 I will be sharing interesting posts about my interests for you all to enjoy! See more

17.01.2022 Be Bold ... thanks Ella

17.01.2022 Autism Insights: Hyperacusis Hyperacusis causes sounds to sound unbearably loud that seem normal to most people. Research shows as many as 69% of Autistics ...have hyperacusis. Other causes include Bell’s palsy, chronic fatigue, Lyme disease, Meniere’s, PTSD & depression. Hyperacusis can make everyday sounds such as car engines, dishes clanking, paper rustling, & conversations uncomfortable enough to avoid such situations. Hyperacusis can occur with normal hearing, in one or both ears, with/without tinnitus. It occurs in 1/50,000 in the general population & 1 in 1,000 of those with tinnitus. In cases of brain or ear trauma, hyperacusis may improve with time, while in cases where the cause is not clear, relief may not come on its own. Ironically, wearing ear plugs/headphones & avoiding sounds can exacerbate hyperacusis & further poor tolerance to relatively soft sounds. (Picture of woman holding hands over ears to block megaphone noise) TheAWAKEProject.org See more

16.01.2022 For the girls and ladies I hear you https://fb.watch/2MMZCu6eVU/

16.01.2022 Yey! Our very first Zoom Art Therapy class for 8-13 year old autistic folk with the awesome Karma Barnes from Art Therapy Northern Rivers. MY STRENGTH IS... WEE...K 1 We begin our Art Therapy creative journey and will create an expressive artwork using Pastels. WEEK 2 We will continue on our Art Therapy creative journey and create personal collages WEEK 3 We will deep dive into the expressive world of watercolours WEEK 4 We will bring form to our feelings using air drying clay and nature objects WEEK 5 We will celebrate our Art Therapy journey and creativity using acrylic paints on canvas boards. Karma Barnes is Autism Camp Byron Bay’s resident art therapist. Karma has a passion for sharing creativity & the power of art. Karma is the director of the environmental arts project Imagine the Land & the Youth Street Art Project. She has worked with over 10,000 people on her large-scale art installation & street art projects throughout Australia, New Zealand, India and Italy. Karma invites young people on a fun creative journey of exploring art-making to express their impressions of the world through art; igniting the imagination and bringing form to creative voices through various and exciting art materials. The multi-sensory nature of art materials and the relational aspect of art making lends itself to the challenges inherent in autism while enhancing psycho-emotional well-being. Using the materials of the visual arts - pastels, collage, watercolour, clay & paint you will create artworks to represent your emotions and celebrate your strengths, foster self-awareness and explore new ways of being. The cost of the five sessions will be $375. Creative Kids Vouchers (part-payment NSW only) & self/plan managed NDIS funding are accepted. A materials art pack will be posted out to participants in advance of the course. There are only eight places on this first course so better be quick! To register go to autismcampaustralia.org/art

15.01.2022 kwiens62 When their storm meets our calm co-regulation occurs.

14.01.2022 From Jennifer Cook-O’Toole

12.01.2022 One of the things I love the most about you (especially those of you in the B=B or Brain Care Cafe communities) is that you genuinely, safely, thoughtfully and... willingly be here in a manner that allows me to share my truths. And in a way that allows you to share your truths. And then to be seen, heard, validated and cyber hugged. I can’t tell you how important this has been for my own healing. My autism diagnosis (recognition or identification are also great words to substitute with diagnosis) did not come until I was 36. That means 36 years of feeling UNseen, UNheard, confused, invalidated, like there was something wrong with me. And what I now know is trauma, I used to think of as shame and guilt. Being able to speak openly and honestly here (which is the easiest place for me to open up, because, well, no eye contact and no energy transference!) has literally changed my life. And from witnessing the ways those of you in my private communities share, support and see each other I know that healing is happening for you too. What a bloody amazing bunch you are. It makes me happy that the people who have found me, and that I attract to my page, are so inherently giving of themselves in the way they engage and support. Thankyou for being the strangers I’ve needed to make change in the world! Xxx See more

12.01.2022 Below is some advice from an autistic mother navigating the dynamics change in ‘mother - teen’ relationships. Of course this may apply to all parents navigatin...g the shift in dynamics when a child enters teen years, but for autistic parents, this may feel more intense or confusing to navigate due to many factors. To autistic mothers of teenagers: It’s common for children to begin to pull away from you as they enter their teens. It’s hard not to take it personally, but they are just asserting their independence. I know this change in dynamics might be hard for you. It may feel like rejection, but I promise you it’s not. It might bring up past traumas, where you felt alienated or ignored. This is different. They will always love you. We love supporting our autistic members throughout every stage of their life cycle. We have found little to no content available to support autistic mothers through their parenting journey. We would love to hear from autistic mothers, who can share their experiences and advice.

09.01.2022 Nailed it!! Thanks Scottish Government

08.01.2022 Interesting read for those moments you are thinking about disclosure of a disability

05.01.2022 Very interesting article

04.01.2022 You are worthy All those living with trauma I hear you

03.01.2022 @rachelpangcomics https://fb.com/rachelpangcomics

02.01.2022 https://youtu.be/6xYGm0jgBcg A beautiful song with words that I hope will lift you from an amazing artist who lives right on our doorstep!